BitGive Foundation
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- Connie Gallippi (founder & executive director)
- Rumi Morales (board president)
- Sandra Ro (board treasurer)
- Matthew Roszak (board member)
- Dawn Newton (board member)
- Paul Lamb (board member)
- Justin Steffen (board member)
| Company type | 501(c)3 organization |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Website | bitgivefoundation |
The BitGive Foundation is an American nonprofit organization that solicits bitcoin donations for use in charitable causes.[1][2]
BitGive was established by Connie Gallippi in 2013.[3] The organization was the first Bitcoin and Blockchain technology nonprofit.[4] The organization has received 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service.[5][6]
BitGive was founded with the goal of strengthening philanthropic impact globally by using cryptocurrency to make the process faster and more secure.[7] On GiveTrack, nonprofits can post projects and donors can contribute funds. Contributions can be made in bitcoin or in dollars.[8] The platform gives donors financial reporting and project results in real time.[9]
In 2017–2018, BitGive received $1 million from the Pineapple Fund, a philanthropic endeavor by an anonymous donor known as “Pine,” who sought to donate “the majority of [their] bitcoins to charitable causes.”[10]
Partnerships
BitGive has worked with nonprofits globally, including Save the Children[11] and The Water Project.[4]
