Description
Overview
Engiven is the leading donation platform purpose-built for nonprofits, churches, ministries, and higher education institutions to accept cryptocurrency and stock donations safely and seamlessly.
Key Features
- 95+ Cryptocurrencies Supported — Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, USDC, and 90+ other digital assets.
- Automatic USD Conversion — Crypto donations are automatically converted to fiat currency, eliminating price volatility risk.
- White-Labeled Giving Widget — Fully customizable, branded donation pages that match your organization's look and feel, embeddable with a simple copy-paste.
- Automated Tax Documentation — IRS 8282 forms for crypto donations and complimentary 8283 appraisals for donors giving $5,000+.
- Real-Time Blockchain Monitoring — Instant notifications when donations are received, with Chainalysis-powered transaction screening.
- Powerful Dashboard — Manage dedicated funds, customize receipts, configure user permissions, and export donor data with a few clicks.
- SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2 Certified — World's first crypto donation platform to achieve this certification, with multi-factor authentication and insurance coverage.
- Stock Donations — Accept appreciated securities through a partnership with Renaissance Charitable.
Who It's For
Nonprofits of all sizes, churches and ministries, higher education institutions, and enterprise organizations looking to unlock a new giving channel with an average donation size of $15,000 — 75x higher than traditional card/ACH donations.
Highlights
Pros
- Chainalysis-powered blockchain transaction monitoring via Gemini screens every donation against risky wallet addresses in real time.
- Automated IRS 8282 tax documentation and complimentary 8283 appraisals for donations of $5,000+ save nonprofits and donors significant administrative overhead.
- Automatic USD conversion eliminates crypto volatility risk — donated crypto is instantly liquidated to fiat, protecting nonprofits from price fluctuations.
- SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2 certified — the first crypto donation platform to earn this AICPA attestation, backed by independently audited information security controls.
- White-labeled giving widget lets nonprofits fully customize the donation page to match their brand and embed it with a simple copy-paste.
Cons
- Automatic liquidation means donated crypto is immediately sold at market rates — neither the nonprofit nor the donor can choose to hold the assets.
- Only available to US-based organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status — foreign nonprofits and non-registered entities cannot use the platform.
- Verification requires an executive-position holder at the organization, which can create a bottleneck for smaller nonprofits without dedicated leadership.
- Service is restricted in several countries including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria, limiting global reach for international nonprofits.