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Donate Crypto Today to the Annual Appeal

Making a cryptocurrency donation to support the Annual Diocesan Appeal enables us to answer Christ’s call to share his love with others by advancing 21 ministries and programs that serve the people of the Diocese of Richmond.

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Please check the box that says, “Add a note to your donation.” When you click the Donate button, a box will open where you can enter your parish name and city, so they receive proper credit for your generous cryptocurrency donation.

Frequently Asked Questions 

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How can I donate cryptocurrency to the Appeal?

Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. We accept donations of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 additional leading cryptocurrencies. Using the donation button above, you can make a charitable gift in a quick three-step process: 
 
1. Select your preferred crypto and enter your gift amount 
2. Type in your email and basic info (or choose to give anonymously) 
3. Make your gift! 
 
IMPORTANT: When clicking the button above, please check the box labeled “Add a note to your donation.” When you click the Donate button, the box will open, and you will want to enter your parish name and city. This way, your parish can get proper credit for your generous donation! 
 
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide. Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange. 

Why does the Catholic Diocese of Richmond accept cryptocurrency?

Crypto Philanthropy is a new and thrilling fundraising avenue for the Annual Diocesan Appeal. With more than 300 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising, the crypto community is well-positioned to make a far-reaching impact through philanthropy. Donating crypto is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. We are excited about what the future holds in the crypto and blockchain space and believe that we have just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.

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), Polygon (MATIC), Dai (DAI), Litecoin (LTC), ChainLink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Decentraland (MANA), Filecoin (FIL), Quant (QNT), 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 much more!

What if I don’t see my form of cryptocurrency? 

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.

I need assistance with my crypto donation. How can I get in touch?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Annual Diocesan Appeal. To contact us about making a crypto donation, please send us an email at aglass@richmonddiocese.org with the subject line, ‘Crypto Donation.’

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