{"id":28184,"date":"2023-09-19T15:05:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shfb.org\/?page_id=28184"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T00:12:53","slug":"cryptocurrency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shfb.org\/tl\/give-help\/cryptocurrency\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Donate Cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Help ensure everyone in our community has food on the table with your gift of cryptocurrency<\/h2><\/div>

Cryptocurrency donations are processed through The Giving Block and Gemini and the net proceeds are promptly sold and transferred to Second Harvest in U.S. dollars.<\/p>\n<\/div>

FAQs<\/h2><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is The Giving Block?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Giving Block is a fundraising platform that partners with Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, to convert cryptocurrency donations to cash for nonprofits like Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get an IRS Form 8283?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Donors giving $5,000 or more in cryptocurrency are required to file an IRS Form 8283 and receive a qualified appraisal. Provided you include your name and email, you will automatically receive a tax receipt and a Form 8283 pre-filled for U.S. tax filings. If you need to request a Form 8283, please <\/span>send an email<\/a> with \u201cAppraisals\u201d in the subject line. The Giving Block will assist with appraisals as long as your donation meets the minimum of $5,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is your refund policy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley does not maintain a reserve of cryptocurrency, therefore all cryptocurrency donations to Second Harvest are final and refunds will not be given under any circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is our cryptocurrency donation policy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley accepts donations of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is digital or virtual currency. Commonly traded cryptocurrency includes Bitcoin, Ethereum and USD Coin.<\/p>\n

Cryptocurrency donations are processed through The Giving Block and Gemini and the net proceeds are promptly sold and transferred to Second Harvest in U.S. dollars. Second Harvest does not maintain a reserve of cryptocurrency, therefore all cryptocurrency donations to Second Harvest are final and refunds will not<\/em> be given under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Have more questions?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We are always happy to help! You can <\/span>send us an email<\/a> or call <\/span>866-234-3663<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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