Avoid capital gains taxes and maximize your charitable impact. When you donate cryptocurrency directly, 100% of the net proceeds go to your chosen parish, school, or ministry—without any processing fees.

The Diocese of Bridgeport accepts crypto gifts through FreeWill’s Crypto for Charity, a secure platform that converts your donation to cash and ensures it is distributed according to your intent.

How to Make a Cryptocurrency Gift

• 1. Notify Us (Recommended)
  If you are planning to make a gift, we encourage you to contact us in advance. This allows us to confirm designation and ensure your donation is tracked and acknowledged appropriately.
• 2. Visit the Donation Portal
  Go to: cryptoforcharity.io
  Under “Choose a nonprofit" and enter: Diocese of Bridgeport
• 3. Select Your Coin and Amount
  Choose the type and amount of cryptocurrency you wish to donate.
• 4. Designate Your Gift
  In the memo section:
  - Include the name and city of the parish, school, or ministry
  - Specify any restrictions (e.g., capital campaign, tuition assistance, food pantry) If no restriction is listed, the receiving entity will determine the most effective use of the funds.
• 5. Provide Your Contact Information
  Enter your email address to receive a tax acknowledgment from FreeWill’s Crypto for Charity. This is required for gifts of $250 or more to meet IRS substantiation requirements.
• 6. Complete the Transfer
  - Connect your crypto wallet using one of the available options
  - Review your submission and click Done
• 7. Confirm With the Diocese
  Email Arlene Perricone, Controller, at Arlene.Perricone@diobpt.org once your donation has been submitted.

What to Expect After Submitting

You will receive:

Whether you are donating from a personal wallet, an exchange, or a donor-advised fund holding crypto assets, we will ensure that your gift is securely processed, acknowledged, and directed as intended.