Gift of Cryptocurrency

Support IU with cryptocurrency: a tax-smart way to give

The IU Foundation has partnered with The Giving Block to offer a secure, simple, and tax-efficient way to turn your cryptocurrency holdings into immediate support for IU. By donating crypto, you can avoid capital gains taxes and receive a fair market value deduction, allowing you to maximize your impact.

How to make a gift of cryptocurrency

To make your gift, complete the giving form on this page. Check the box next to “Add a note to your donation.” Enter any information you have on the fund or funds you wish to support. Providing the fund name as it appears on give.myiu.org is preferred.

Follow the final, secure steps provided by The Giving Block to transfer your digital assets. The Giving Block will automatically convert your cryptocurrency to U.S. dollars and send the funds to the Indiana University Foundation immediately, ensuring your gift is put to work without delay.

Your gift is safe and secure

We know that security is paramount, especially when handling digital assets. The Giving Block is the leading platform for crypto philanthropy, used by hundreds of universities and more than a thousand charitable organizations worldwide.

  • Trusted third party: By clicking to give, you are using a secure, specialized platform dedicated solely to processing non-cash gifts safely.
  • Data security: The Giving Block uses best-in-class security practices to protect your data and the transaction. The IU Foundation never receives or stores your private key or crypto wallet information.
  • Immediate impact: The platform ensures that your generous contribution is instantly liquidated, securing your gift value and preparing it for use by the IU Foundation.

Important: Specify the fund you want to support

The most critical step in this process is designating your funds. Before you select Donate, check the box to add a note to your donation and use the “Donation Note” field to clearly indicate the specific funds, campus, or priority you wish to support. Providing the fund name as it appears on give.myiu.org is preferred. For example:

“$2,000 to the IU Student Support Scholarship and $500 to the Lilly Library Fund.”

If this field is left blank, your generous grant will be designated to the area of greatest need for IU.