Lunar Startups Announces Capability to Accept Cryptocurrencies Donations

Lunar Startups, a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to create equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems by providing education, support, and connectivity to leaders and startup founders who identify as BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ, is excited to announce that it has started accepting donations in the following cryptocurrencies:

  • Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Amp (AMP), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), ChainLink (LINK), Dai (DAI), Dogecoin (DOGE), The Graph (GRT), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Litecoin (LTC), Storj (STORJ), UMA (UMA), Zcash (ZEC), 0x (ZRX) and 1inch (1INCH) and more!

By accepting cryptocurrencies, Lunar Startups is offering supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax efficient way. The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax deductible on the donor's tax returns.

“We’re very excited to accept cryptocurrency,” said Danielle Steer, Founding Executive Director at Lunar Startups. “There are amazing change makers driving web3 and we see so much potential in partnering with the crypto community to create more inclusive ecosystems.”

Lunar Starutps will be working with The Giving Block, leaders in equipping nonprofits with the tools and techniques to effectively fundraise with cryptocurrency. 

To donate cryptocurrency to Lunar Startups, visit thegivingblock.com/donate/lunar-startups/.

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