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Support IDEAS with Cryptocurrency Donations: An Innovative and Tax-Efficient Way to Give

Donating cryptocurrency is a cutting-edge and tax-efficient way to support IDEAS. By giving directly, you can avoid capital gains taxes, claim a charitable deduction, and fuel IDEAS’ mission to empower underserved communities through financial literacy, poverty alleviation, and sustainable growth.

Why Choose Cryptocurrency to Support IDEAS?

  • Maximize Tax Savings: Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of your crypto donation.
  • Make a Bigger Impact: By donating directly, your gift retains its full value, allowing IDEAS to invest more in programs that create lasting change.
  • Support Causes You Care About: Your cryptocurrency donation funds IDEAS’ initiatives to promote financial literacy, support microenterprises, and alleviate poverty.
  • Embrace Innovation: Join a growing community of philanthropists using cryptocurrencies to drive social change.

Why Give Through a Cryptocurrency Donation?

  • Tax Efficiency: Donating crypto avoids the capital gains taxes you would incur if you sold the asset, making it a highly tax-advantaged form of giving.
  • Greater Charitable Deduction: Claim a tax deduction for the fair market value of your cryptocurrency if held for more than a year.
  • Support While Staying Compliant: IDEAS partners with trusted platforms to ensure smooth, secure, and compliant crypto donations.
  • Amplify Your Impact: Cryptocurrencies often appreciate significantly, enabling you to give more than traditional assets while maintaining your financial goals.

How to Make a Cryptocurrency Donation to IDEAS

  • Choose Your Cryptocurrency: IDEAS’ partner accepts a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others.
  • Use IDEAS’ Donation Platform: Make your donation securely through our partner’s cryptocurrency donation platform or wallet.
  • Receive Confirmation: Once your transaction is processed, IDEAS will send you a confirmation receipt and acknowledgment for tax purposes.
  • Claim Your Tax Benefits: Work with your tax advisor to deduct the fair market value of your crypto donation and maximize your tax savings.
  • Notify IDEAS: Let us know about your gift so we can ensure proper acknowledgment and allocation of your support. Email to donations@ideasnet.org.

IRS Requirements

Donations of cryptocurrencies held for more than a year are deductible at their fair market value at the time of the donation.

Direct donations of cryptocurrency avoid capital gains taxes, making them more tax-efficient than selling and donating cash.

For donations exceeding $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal to substantiate the value.

To qualify for tax benefits, cryptocurrencies must be transferred directly to IDEAS’ designated wallet.

Deductions are typically limited to 30% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for appreciated assets, with the ability to carry forward any excess for up to five years.

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Dr. Carter Garber
Executive Director of IDEAS
and IDEAS Mexico

HQ: 1702 Dancing Fox Road
Decatur, GA 30032 USA
info@ideasnet.org

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