Organization:BitGive Foundation

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Short description: American nonprofit organization
BitGive Foundation
TypeNonprofit
Headquarters
Truckee, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Connie Gallippi (founder & executive director)
  • Rumi Morales (board president)
  • Sandra Ro (board treasurer)
  • Matthew Roszak (board member)
  • Dawn Newton (board member)
  • Paul Lamb (board member)
  • Justin Steffen (board member)
Websitewww.bitgivefoundation.org

The BitGive Foundation is an American nonprofit organization that solicits bitcoin donations for use in charitable causes.[1][2]

Background

BitGive was established by Connie Gallippi in 2013.[3] The organization was the first Bitcoin and Blockchain technology nonprofit.[4] The organization has received 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service.[5][6]

BitGive was founded with the goal of strengthening philanthropic impact globally by using cryptocurrency to make the process faster and more secure.[7] On GiveTrack, nonprofits can post projects and donors can contribute funds. Contributions can be made in bitcoin or in dollars.[8] The platform gives donors financial reporting and project results in real time.[9]

In 2017–2018, BitGive received $1 million from the Pineapple Fund, a philanthropic endeavor by an anonymous donor known as “Pine,” who sought to donate “the majority of [their] bitcoins to charitable causes.”[10]

Partnerships

BitGive has worked with nonprofits globally, including Save the Children[11] and The Water Project.[4]

Leadership

Connie Gallippi is a founder in the cryptocurrency space. In recognition of her work, Gallippi has been recognized on lists of notable women in cryptocurrency from publications, including Glamour,[12] HuffPost,[13] and the FinTech Times,[14] among others.[15][16] She serves on the board of directors for the Sierra Business Council.[17] Gallippi holds a BS in Natural Resource Management from Virginia Tech.[18]

BitGive's board of directors is composed of figures from the blockchain and cryptocurrency space: Rumi Morales (Board President), Sandra Ro (Board Treasurer), Matthew Roszak, Dawn Newton, Paul Lamb, and Justin Steffen. Emeritus board members include: Patrick Murck, Stephen Pair, and Alyse Killeen.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Marek, Kiersten (July 27, 2015). "Is Bitcoin a Powerful New Friend to the World's Poor? Some Funders Hope So". Inside Philanthropy. http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2015/7/27/is-bitcoin-a-powerful-new-friend-to-the-worlds-poor-some-fun.html. 
  2. ↑ Rachel Emma Silverman (13 April 2015). "Charities Seek Donations in Bitcoin". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/charities-seek-donations-in-bitcoin-1428894121. 
  3. ↑ Danielle Kurtzleben (July 30, 2013). "Group Seeks to Solicit Charitable Donations in Bitcoins". U.S. News & World Report. https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/07/30/group-seeks-to-solicit-charitable-donations-in-bitcoins. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Travers, Julia (January 31, 2019). "Giving "Without Friction or Fraud." The First Bitcoin Donation Platform Turns Five". Inside Philanthropy. https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2019/1/31/giving-without-friction-or-fraud-the-first-bitcoin-donation-platform-turns-five. 
  5. ↑ "Sacramento charity may be nation's first bitcoin-based nonprofit". Sacramento Business Journal. 26 August 2014. http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2014/08/26/sacramento-charity-may-be-nations-first-bitcoin.html. 
  6. ↑ "Foundation Based On Bitcoin Wins Nonprofit Status". The NonProfit Times. http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/foundation-based-bitcoin-wins-nonprofit-status/. 
  7. ↑ "Goodbye Corrupt Charities: Hello Blockchain" (in en). 2016-11-25. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/goodbye-corrupt-charities_b_13207806. 
  8. ↑ Sidel, Robin (2013-07-30). "Virtual Currency Enthusiasts to Launch Self-Regulatory Group" (in en-US). Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. https://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323854904578636552102522168.html. 
  9. ↑ "Charities see more crypto donations. Who is benefiting?" (in en). 2021-11-15. https://apnews.com/article/cryptocurrency-technology-business-bitcoin-philanthropy-34e629f4fcd40f950c49e159c24595fa. 
  10. ↑ Schroeder, Stan (December 14, 2017). "Bitcoin tycoon promises to give away $86 million worth of bitcoins to charity". Mashable. https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-charity. 
  11. ↑ "How Non-Profits Are Cashing In on the Cryptocurrency Boom" (in en). 9 May 2014. https://www.vice.com/en/article/kbzb5a/how-non-profits-are-cashing-in-on-the-cryptocurrency-boom. 
  12. ↑ Peck, Morgen (2018-04-24). "Cryptocurrency Is Not Just a Boys' Club" (in en-US). https://www.glamour.com/story/meet-the-women-of-cryptocurrency. 
  13. ↑ "These 5 Women Are Using Blockchain To Empower Communities" (in en). 2018-09-10. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/these-5-women-are-using-blockchain-to-empower-communities_n_5b526bfee4b0b15aba8eea5b. 
  14. ↑ "Women in the Crypto World - Celebrating the Achievements and Opportunities to Narrow the Gender Gap" (in en-GB). 2020-09-19. https://thefintechtimes.com/wirex-women-in-crypto-week-6/. 
  15. ↑ "Influential Women in Blockchain" (in en-US). https://globalshakers.com/shaker-list/women-in-blockchain/. 
  16. ↑ "30 STEM Women to Watch" (in en-US). https://globalshakers.com/shaker-list/30-stem-women-to-watch/. 
  17. ↑ "Board - Sierra Business Council" (in en-US). https://www.sierrabusiness.org/board/. 
  18. ↑ "Team | BitGive Foundation". https://www.bitgivefoundation.org/team/. 
  19. ↑ "Board of Directors | BitGive Foundation". https://www.bitgivefoundation.org/board-of-directors/. 

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