DONATE CRYPTOCURRENCY
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY USING CRYPTOCURRENCY
Support 7 Lakes Alliance by making a charitable gift in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. We accept donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and over 40 leading cryptocurrencies.
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Making a cryptocurrency donation supports 7 Lakes Alliance's mission to preserve the character of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed by permanently protecting land and water. We work cooperatively with landowners and our community to protect land, water resources, wildlife habitat, scenic open space, forests, wildflower meadows and native biodiversity throughout the watershed. Your donation to 7 Lakes Alliance has an impact on our lakes and lands for all to enjoy today and for generations to come. Land that we conserve is protected in perpetuity.
How can I donate cryptocurrency to 7 Lakes Alliance?
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Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. Using the widget on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick three-step process:
1. Select the type of crypto you currently own and enter your gift amount
2. Type in your email and basic info (or choose to give anonymously)
3. Make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide. This confirmation of your donation will help you close the loop when calculating your taxes. Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.
Why does 7 Lakes Alliance accept cryptocurrency?
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Crypto Philanthropy is a large and growing avenue for nonprofit organizations like 7 Lakes Alliance. There are more than 220 million crypto users worldwide and The Giving Block oversaw $70 million in donation volume in 2021. Fidelity Charitible investors donated more than $330 million in cryptocurrency in 2021. The cryptocurrency community is making a very positive impact on philanthropy.
Are crypto donations tax-deductible?
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Yes! Donating crypto is also one of the most tax -efficient ways to give to non profits. Your cryptocurrency donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. By making a charitable gift of crypto, you may be eligible to reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
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As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor. Get more information about lowering your crypto taxes.
I need assistance with my donation. How can I get in touch?
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Thank you for your interest in supporting 7 Lakes Alliance. To contact us about making a crypto donation, please send us an email to laurie.raleigh@7lakesalliance.org with the subject line, “Crypto Donation.”