Donate Cryptocurrency
Making a cryptocurrency donation to support Tree House Humane Society helps provide life-saving care, giving cats a second chance at a loving home and the opportunity to truly thrive.
We accept donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than 100 other leading cryptocurrencies.
How can I donate cryptocurrency to Tree House?
Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick three-step process:
- Select your preferred crypto and enter your gift amount
- Type in your email and basic info (or choose to give anonymously)
- Make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide after a certain amount of confirmations of the transaction on the blockchain. This confirmation of your donation will help you close the loop when calculating your taxes.
Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.
FAQ
Why does Tree House accept cryptocurrency?
Crypto philanthropy is an exciting and evolving way to support organizations like Tree House Humane Society. With more than 300 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many digital assets on the rise, this growing community has the potential to make a meaningful impact for people and pets alike.
Donating cryptocurrency is also one of the most tax-efficient ways to give, allowing supporters to make a difference in ways that align with their values. At Tree House, we’re inspired by the possibilities this space holds and how it can help ensure every cat has the opportunity to thrive.
Which cryptocurrencies do you accept?
We currently accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including:
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USD), Tether (USDT), XRP (XRP), Avalanche (AVAX), Samoyedcoin (SAMO), Galxe (GAL), STEPN (GMT), Tune.FM (JAM), Chiliz (CHZ), Qredo (QRDO), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Polygon (MATIC), Dai (DAI), Litecoin (LTC), ChainLink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Decentraland (MANA), Filecoin (FIL), The Sandbox (SAND), ApeCoin (APE), Fantom (FTM), Axie Infinity Shards (AXS), Tezos (XTZ), Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Maker (MKR), The Graph (GRT), Gala (GALA), Quant (QNT), Enjin Coin (ENJ), Loopring (LRC), Synthetix (SNX), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Curve Dao Token (CRV), Amp (AMP), Compound (COMP), Skale (SKL), PAX Gold (PAXG), yearn.finance (YFI), Ankr (ANKR), 0x (ZRX), Livepeer (LPT), Render Token (RNDR), Dogelon Mars (ELON), UMA (UMA), SushiSwap (SUSHI), Storj (STORJ), Ren (REN), Lido (LDO), Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Injective (INJ), Fetch.ai (FET), Orchid (OXT), API3 (API3), Mask Network (MASK), Somnium Space (CUBE), Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and more!
We are continually in the process of adding support for new cryptocurrencies, so please check back soon for more giving options.
If you don’t see a cryptocurrency you would like to donate in, please fill out this form to be connected with our Crypto Philanthropy partners at The Giving Block.
Please only send the exact cryptocurrency listed on the blockchain mentioned on the donation form. Do not send any other cryptocurrencies (including layer 2, wrapped tokens, NFTs or other ERC-20 tokens not listed) as these are unsupported and may result in loss of donation. If you wish to donate a token that is not supported, please reach out to The Giving Block’s Private Client Services team here.
Are crypto donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your crypto donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor. Get more information about lowering your crypto taxes.
Giving Cats a Second Chance to Thrive
Friends like you help us care for Cats like Godfrey. When we met him at Chicago Animal Care and Control, he was suffering from painful ear wounds and entropion caused by Horner’s Syndrome—a condition that caused his eyelids to turn inward, making his eyelashes rub painfully against his eyes, causing repeated infections.
Despite everything he’d endured, Godfrey was a sweetheart who leaned into every gentle touch.
Once he arrived at Tree House, our veterinary staff immediately got to work, providing:
✔️ Corrective eye surgery
✔️ Neuter surgery
✔️ Wound treatment and medical care
Cats like Godfrey need extensive medical treatment, time, and compassionate care before they’re ready for their next chapter. Your donation helps make stories like his possible.
After recovering in a foster home, Godfrey found his match on our adoption floor. He enjoys napping in sunbeams with his two feline sibilings.
