Donate Stocks, Bonds, or Mutual Funds
Thank you for considering a gift of securities to Bitcoin For The Arts. Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a smart, tax-efficient way to support sovereign art.
As the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit paying artists exclusively in Bitcoin, we convert your gift to BTC (per our volatility policy), ensuring it can grow to fund creators through grants, workshops, and our HODL Vault endowment.
Potentially avoid capital gains taxes while supporting the mission.
Full fair market value (FMV) deduction may apply for eligible gifts.
Direct transfer → we coordinate sale/conversion so you don’t have to.
Proceeds can be converted to BTC to support low time preference work.
Why donate securities?
Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that have increased in value (appreciated) may let you avoid capital gains taxes while getting a full fair market value (FMV) deduction. This can maximize your impact — your gift can go further than cash.
If you bought stock for $5,000 and it’s now worth $10,000, donating it may give you a $10,000 deduction, avoid capital gains, and allow us to convert the full value to BTC for artists.
Benefits for you
- Tax savings: Deduct FMV on transfer date for eligible gifts; potentially avoid capital gains tax (consult your advisor).
- Legacy impact: Your gift can be converted to BTC to fund grants and programming long-term.
- Simplicity: Direct transfer — we coordinate the sale and conversion.
- Flexibility: Donate part or all of a holding (publicly traded securities).
How it works
- Contact us: Email donate@bitcoinforthearts.org and we’ll provide our brokerage transfer details (DTC info, account number, etc.).
- Transfer securities: Instruct your broker to electronically transfer shares to our account (DTC-eligible only). For bonds, provide any required identifiers.
- Receipt & conversion: We’ll issue an acknowledgment letter and, where applicable, sell and convert proceeds to BTC per policy (hold fiat if volatility exceeds our threshold).
- Timeline: Many transfers take ~3–5 business days; receipts are typically issued within one week.
Important notes & compliance
- Eligibility: Appreciated securities held >1 year may qualify for full FMV deduction; shorter holding periods may be limited (consult your advisor).
- IRS forms: Form 8283 may be required for $5,000+ gifts; other rules may apply for non-public securities.
- Minimum: $1,000 FMV recommended to help cover administrative fees.
- No tax advice: This page is informational only. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance on your situation.
Ready to make a sovereign impact?
Your gift could fund the next Bitcoin art prize. Email us and we’ll send transfer instructions.