Foundations and Nonprofits
Organizations funding development and adoption.
Human Rights Foundation - Bitcoin Donations and Freedom Technology Support
The Human Rights Foundation accepts Bitcoin donations since 2014 to support human rights research and advocacy. Donors can contribute via Bitcoin on-chain or through the Lightning Network, with secure, private, and censorship-resistant payment options. The foundation funds projects that empower human rights defenders in authoritarian regimes using Bitcoin and related freedom technologies.
Human Rights Foundation - Bitcoin Donation Portal
The Human Rights Foundation accepts Bitcoin donations to support freedom technology and human rights initiatives worldwide. Donations via Bitcoin enable direct, secure, and decentralized support for campaigns and projects under financial repression. The foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund supports 22 global projects advancing freedom technology, with a focus on financial resilience for dissidents and human rights defenders.
Bitfury - Global Technology Incubator for Web3, AI, and Sustainable Computing
Bitfury is a global technology incubator that invests in and supports innovative companies in Web3, artificial intelligence, and sustainable computing. It focuses on building ethical, human-centered technologies that advance transparency, resilience, and responsible digital innovation.
Songs of Love Foundation - Personalized Music for Children and Seniors
The Songs of Love Foundation creates free, personalized songs for children and seniors facing medical or emotional challenges. Donors can contribute via Bitcoin donations, offering a direct, secure way to support emotional healing through music. The foundation accepts Bitcoin donations as part of its outreach efforts.
Mozilla Foundation - Donations for a Healthy Internet
The Mozilla Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the web open and free. Visitors can support its mission through donations via credit card, bank transfer, or stock contributions. All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S. and go directly to the foundation's charitable purposes. The site accepts fiat currency payments and does not offer Bitcoin or Lightning-based transactions.
Motiv - Bitcoin-Based Community Programs and Education
Motiv is a nonprofit organization in Peru that empowers marginalized communities through education and health programs, integrating Bitcoin into its operations to reduce financial dependency on traditional banking systems. The organization accepts Bitcoin donations and supports a self-sustaining circular economy through community-driven initiatives.
OpenSats - List of Bitcoin and Lightning Network Projects Funded
OpenSats has announced grants for over a dozen open-source projects in the Bitcoin and Lightning ecosystem, focusing on privacy, accessibility, and tool development. The funded projects include wallets, payment gateways, privacy tools, and educational initiatives, all built on open-source principles and aligned with the mission of freedom tech.
Fulgur Ventures - Lightning Network Infrastructure and Startup Funding
Fulgur Ventures invests in early-stage startups focused on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. They support innovation in decentralized finance through funding, advisory, and ecosystem contributions, with a strong emphasis on building infrastructure and tools for the Lightning Network.
OpenSats - Directory of Bitcoin-Related Open-Source Projects
OpenSats is a public charity that funds and supports free and open-source projects, especially those advancing Bitcoin and freedom tech. It provides a transparent directory of grantee projects across Bitcoin, Nostr, and privacy-focused technologies, with a focus on open-source development and decentralized innovation.
Asobitcoin - Bitcoin Education and Community Initiative in El Salvador
Asobitcoin is a foundation promoting responsible Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador through education, community building, and collaboration with local and international stakeholders. The organization supports initiatives like Bitcoin education programs and business advisory services, helping enterprises understand regulatory frameworks and implement practical Bitcoin tools.
Motiv - Bitcoin Micro-Economies for Impoverished Communities
Motiv uses Bitcoin to empower marginalized and impoverished communities by creating circular micro-economies. The organization accepts Bitcoin payments and supports decentralized financial inclusion through its programs and initiatives.