All bitcoin donations are made to our US-registered charity. Please visit our FAQs for questions regarding tax deductions.
The Bitcoin Water Trust is an exponential growth fund for clean water
Donate any amount of bitcoin and we’ll hold it until at least 2025.
Leading Donors
129 donors have already given to the Bitcoin Water Trust.
Rank
Name/Pseudonym
BTC
1
Bruce and Jenny Gregory
1.1521
2
Scott Galloway
1.1197
3
Breyer Labs
1.035
4
Jeff Pitta
1.0209
5
CH
1.0
6
Tony Hawk
1.0
7
William H Miller III
1.0
8
Barry Silbert
1.0
9
Peter L. Briger, Jr.
1.0
10
Kevin Colleran
1.0
11
Virginia Clay
1.0
12
Niraj Bhatia
1.0
13
Stan Chudnovsky
1.0
14
Ethan Beard & Wayee
1.0
15
AM
1.0
16
David Marcus
1.0
17
anonymous
1.0
18
Peter Kellner
1.0
19
Michael Deeg
1.0
20
Shiliang Tang
1.0
21
Garber family
1.0
22
Ivan Brightly
1.0
23
Michael Wilkerson
1.0
24
Patrick Seiler
1.0
25
Hector Fernandez
1.0
26
anonymous
1.0
27
J Flow
1.0
28
Matt Cohler
1.0
29
anonymous
1.0
30
Ben Davenport
1.0
31
Scott Melker
1.0
32
Nimiq Charity
1.0
33
Felipe Zullino
0.015
34
rolltide
0.0135
35
anonymous
0.0135
36
anonymous
0.01
37
Bitcobie
0.01
38
Evan Robertson
0.01
39
Shubzy
0.0095
40
anonymous
0.0075
41
anonymous
0.0068
42
bitcoinpuppies.com
0.0051
43
TAD
0.005
44
Donovan New
0.0047
45
Millerkid
0.0046
46
anonymous
0.004
47
Paul Williams
0.0035
48
anonymous
0.0033
49
anonymous
0.003
50
anonymous
0.003
51
Ryan Rosales
0.0029
52
John Pomeroy
0.0028
53
nocanbankman
0.0028
54
Mike Wong
0.0027
55
Patrick Saenz
0.0027
56
Cory Brigham
0.0027
57
Ehsan Falasiri
0.0027
58
True Honey Teas
0.0027
59
Jamie Hughes
0.0027
60
anonymous
0.0026
61
anonymous
0.0026
62
BG
0.0026
63
Ethan MacDonald
0.0025
64
Justin M Traister
0.0024
65
anonymous
0.0023
66
Chris Hege
0.0023
67
Anand Aravindan
0.002
68
anonymous
0.002
69
anonymous
0.002
70
anonymous
0.0016
71
P&J Kaminski
0.0015
72
Dominik Sosnowski
0.0015
73
anonymous
0.0014
74
anonymous
0.0014
75
Grant Xavier Storer
0.0014
76
Anna Bloom
0.0014
77
anonymous
0.0013
78
Hodl Sloth
0.0013
79
anonymous
0.0013
80
Leslie Knope
0.0013
81
anonymous
0.0011
82
anonymous
0.0011
83
M Lauria
0.0011
84
Alexandre Brodeur
0.001
85
anonymous
0.001
86
anonymous
0.001
87
Rich
0.001
88
Jorge Tavares
0.001
89
anonymous
0.001
90
Danielle
0.001
91
Ryan & Abby Robbins
0.001
92
Flam Chen
0.001
93
Svein Trælandshei
0.0008
94
Nick Pirl
0.0008
95
Christian
0.0007
96
anonymous
0.0007
97
Nick Weisser
0.0007
98
Malm
0.0007
99
JB
0.0006
100
Justin Campbell
0.0006
101
MARCELO STICCO
0.0006
102
anonymous
0.0006
103
CryptoNoodle
0.0006
104
anonymous
0.0006
105
anonymous
0.0006
106
strictlyBTC
0.0005
107
Queen Elizabeth II
0.0005
108
anonymous
0.0005
109
GS
0.0005
110
Ben Wyatt
0.0005
111
anonymous
0.0005
112
anonymous
0.0005
113
Jake&Kat Hernandez
0.0005
114
Kyle B
0.0005
Showing donations over 0.0005 BTC.
Trust Balance
32.5524
BTC
EST. people served
25,830
Holding on to change more lives
If we liquidated the trust today, we could bring clean and safe drinking water to approximately 25,830 people. But we believe this fund will have an even greater impact over time. Here’s how it’ll work.
You donate any amount of bitcoin to the Bitcoin Water Trust.
We can’t hold any other cryptocurrencies in the trust at the moment, but you can donate them directly here.
Instead of converting, we HODL until at least 2025.
Ideally, this allows the trust to appreciate in value.
After January 1, 2025, we'll begin putting your gift to work.
All donated coins will be used to fund clean water projects.
Cold storage provided by Gemini
Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will personally match the first 50 BTC received by the trust. Give today, and you’ll help us unlock the match.
An investment in the future
The water crisis is huge, and like you, we know we’re playing the long game. But we believe today’s generosity can radically change the future.
Frequently asked questions
Donating to the Bitcoin Water Trust
How does the Bitcoin Water Trust operate?What cryptocurrencies does the Bitcoin Water Trust accept?Can I donate anonymously?Is my donation tax-deductible?Will my donation be converted to fiat in 2025?Is my donation refundable?Why don’t I see my name or pseudonym on the leaderboard?Donate directly to charity: water
Want to put your coins to work now? Bypass the trust and we’ll convert your crypto immediately.
Like past cryptocurrency donations, your gift will be immediately converted and put toward clean water projects. Direct donations will not be added to the Bitcoin Water Trust.
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Together, we can end the global water crisis
785 million people lack access to clean and safe drinking water, and yet, we’re optimistic. We know how to solve the problem, and we believe the Bitcoin Water Trust will move us even closer to the day where everyone has the access they deserve. We hope you’ll join us.
Donate with tax receiptOr donate anonymously
How does the Bitcoin Water Trust operate?
The Bitcoin Water Trust is a cryptocurrency fund that will accept and hold bitcoin donations to charity: water until at least January 1, 2025. After January 1, 2025, we will use commercially reasonable best efforts to keep bitcoin as bitcoin before converting to fiat currency. The donations will be used to fund clean water projects around the world.
What cryptocurrencies does the Bitcoin Water Trust accept?
For now, the Bitcoin Water Trust only accepts BTC. If you would like to donate with another cryptocurrency, you can donate directly here. Direct donations will be converted into fiat and used to fund clean water projects for communities with immediate needs.
Can I donate anonymously?
Absolutely. However, tax receipts can only be prepared for donors who provide an email address.
If you’re looking for a tax receipt, but don’t want to be named on the leaderboard, simply choose “Donate With Tax Receipt” and use a pseudonym. Your pseudonym will appear in place of your real name on the leaderboard, and we’ll deliver your tax receipt via email.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
The simple answer is yes—in most cases. Our team will prepare tax receipts for any donor who provides an email address. If you donate anonymously, we will not be able to provide you with a tax receipt.
More specifically, all crypto donations are made to our US-registered charity. Charity Global, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in the USA and a registered public benefit organization (ANBI) in The Netherlands. US and Dutch donors are able to take tax deductions for donations to Charity Global, Inc. to the extent permitted by law. Donors based outside the US and The Netherlands should consult with a qualified advisor regarding the tax or equivalent rules covering deductibility in their applicable non-US jurisdiction.
Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax-deductible in whole or in part. Nothing in this communication is intended to constitute legal or tax advice.
Will my donation be converted to fiat in 2025?
Ideally, no. We intend to keep all Bitcoin Water Trust donations as BTC when we begin using the fund to construct water projects in 2025 and beyond. However, if a local partner cannot accept Bitcoin, we will convert to fiat.
Is my donation refundable?
We will not be able to refund bitcoin donations. Please take care before initiating your donation.
Why don’t I see my name or pseudonym on the leaderboard?
Bitcoin transfers can take anywhere from ten minutes to a few hours. As soon as we confirm your donation, you’ll be added to the leaderboard. While every donation makes a difference, the leaderboard has a 0.0005 BTC minimum.
Why are you holding my donation until at least January 1, 2025?
We hope that your donation will appreciate in value over time and help us fund clean water for even more people around the world. We chose 2025 to allow for a full cycle to pass.
How will you hold my donation, and how do I know it will be secure?
We’ve initially partnered with Gemini to hold Bitcoin Water Trust donations in a secure cold storage wallet. As the fund grows, we intend to diversify our custodians for security purposes. No matter what, we will take every precaution to protect the security of your donation and the integrity of the Bitcoin Water Trust.
How much of my donation will be used for clean water?
Net of any transaction fees, we will use 100% of your remaining BTC donation to fund clean water projects.
Can I choose where you send my donation?
While you won’t be able to choose a specific country or community to serve, our experienced water programs team will work closely with local partners to determine where your donation will have the most impact. We currently have active water programs across 21 countries, and you can learn more about how charity: water chooses partners and allocates funds here.
Can I donate crypto to be used immediately for clean water?
Yes, you can donate crypto for immediate use here. By donating directly, you will bypass the Bitcoin Water Trust, and we will convert your gift to fiat. 100% will be used to fund clean water projects unless otherwise specified.
How much does it cost to bring someone access to clean water?
We expect the average cost to bring someone access to clean water in 2025 will be approximately 0.0013 BTC, while the average cost to bring an entire community clean water will be approximately 0.4095 BTC. The actual cost will also vary depending on the country in which we are working, the solutions we are implementing, inflation, and other factors.
What is the water crisis?
785 million people in the world currently live without access to clean and safe drinking water. charity: water has been working to end the water crisis alongside local partners and generous supporters since 2006, raising $550M with a community of donors from 150 countries, and funding projects that will serve 12.7M people across 29 countries. You can learn more about our work and why we believe everyone should have access to clean water here.
Has charity: water accepted crypto donations before?
Yes, we accepted our first bitcoin in 2014 and 569 BTC total before the inception of the Bitcoin Water Trust. Historically, direct crypto donations were immediately converted to fiat and used for clean water projects. If requested, donations were occasionally used to pay for operational costs.
How does charity: water cover operational overhead costs?
From the ink in our printers to our staff salaries, all of charity: water’s operational costs are covered by a generous group of 125 donors known as The Well.