Deploy your crypto where it delivers measurable, real-world impact – protecting one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. $570 provides a full year of life-saving insurance for a ranger, protecting those on the frontline and supporting their families.
Donating cryptocurrency can be a tax-efficient way for US supporters to protect Virunga National Park.
* Potentially reduce capital gains tax exposure. * May be eligible for a charitable deduction. * Deliver immediate, measurable conservation impact.
Eligible for US tax-deductible giving through our registered nonprofit partner. Tax benefits vary. Please consult a tax advisor.
A global crypto community is protecting Virunga
$1,785,764 raised in cryptocurrency
This total reflects the growing impact of crypto donors supporting ranger protection, safeguarding endangered wildlife, and strengthening the systems that keep Virunga National Park secure.
Key supporters
Recognising the individuals and communities helping to drive this impact:
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Join a global community using crypto to protect one of Earth’s most extraordinary places.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q. Can I donate anonymously and still get a tax receipt?
A. Yes, you can. We have an option for donors to submit only an email in order to receive an automatic tax receipt.
Q. Is Virunga National Park a registered charity?
A. All crypto donations are processed through our US nonprofit partner, the Congo Conservation Foundation (EIN: 84-3944965), providing a straightforward and compliant path for US-based donors. As tax treatment varies by jurisdiction, we recommend consulting a qualified tax advisor for guidance specific to your circumstances.
Q. Are you able to provide tax advice?
A. If you’d like to learn more about how donating crypto can lower your taxes, please talk to a local tax professional or review your tax authority guidelines.
Q. Does the Virunga Foundation hold cryptocurrency donations?
A. No we do not. Through our crypto-wallet custodians The Giving Block, the charity auto-converts these gifts to dollars as soon as we receive them.
Q. What is The Giving Block?
A. The Giving Block’s technology enables Virunga to accept donations in a variety of cryptocurrencies, ensuring transactions are processed securely and compliantly.
Q. What cryptocurrencies do you accept?
A. Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) USD Coin (USDC) Dai (DAI) Dogecoin (DOGE) Basic Attention Token (BAT) Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 0x (ZRX) 1inch (1INCH) Aave (AAVE) Alchemix (ALCX) Amp (AMP) Ankr Network (ANKR) API3 (API3) Audius (AUDIO) Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) Balancer (BAL) Bancor Network Token (BNT) BarnBridge (BOND) Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ChainLink (LINK) Civic (CVC) Compound (COMP) Curve (CRV) Decentraland (MANA) Dogelon Mars (ELON) Enjin Coin (ENJ) Fantom (FTM) Fetch AI (FET) Filecoin (FIL) Gala (GALA) Gemini Dollar (GUSD) Injective Protocol (INJ) Keep3r (KP3R) Kyber Network (KNC) Litecoin (LTC) Livepeer (LPT) Loopring (LRC) Magic Internet Money (MIM) Maker (MKR) Mask Network (MASK) Merit Circle (MC) Mirror Protocol (MIR) Moss Carbon Credit (MCO2) Numeraire (NMR) Orchid (OXT) PAX Gold (PAXG) Polygon (MATIC) Quant (QNT) Radicle (RAD) Ren (REN) Render Token (RNDR) Shiba Inu (SHIB) Skale (SKL) Smooth Love Potion (SLP) Somnium Space (CUBE) Spell Token (SPELL) Storj (STORJ) SushiSwap (SUSHI) Synthetix (SNX) Terra (LUNA) TerraUSD (UST) Tezos (XTZ) The Graph (GRT) The Sandbox (SAND) UMA (UMA) Uniswap (UNI) Wrapped Centrifuge (wCFG) Yearn.Finance (YFI) Zcash (ZEC)