Donate Crypto.
Save French Heritage.
Charlemagne Trust accepts Bitcoin and EVM-based cryptocurrency donations across seven major networks. Every contribution is permanently recorded on-chain and fuels our mission to rescue France's most endangered chateaux.
Why Crypto
The most efficient way to fund cultural preservation.
Cryptocurrency is uniquely suited to philanthropy. It is transparent, borderless, and tax-efficient — and it lets a global audience back the same mission with a single transaction.
Tax-Efficient
In many jurisdictions, donating crypto directly avoids capital-gains tax and may unlock fair-market-value deductions.
Radically Transparent
Every transaction is permanently visible on a public blockchain. Watch the treasury grow in real time.
Low-Fee, Global
Skip wire fees, FX margins, and bank delays. Donations from anywhere in the world settle in minutes.
Future-Proof
We hold a multi-chain treasury so the Trust's heritage mission compounds with the digital economy.
On-Chain Transparency
The treasury is public. Always.
Live balances pulled directly from each blockchain. Click any chain to inspect every transaction on its public explorer.
Live On-Chain Balance
Total Treasury
Donation Wallets
Two addresses. One mission.
We maintain a dedicated Bitcoin wallet for native BTC donations and a single EVM address that works across Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism and Base.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Wallet
Native Bitcoin (BTC) only
BTC Address
bc1qn6s0q5wytuyg7s04tllwcd6az5vx207pqw8709
Send native Bitcoin only to this address (Native SegWit, bc1q…). Do not send WBTC or any wrapped/EVM Bitcoin assets here.
EVM (ETH, USDC, USDT, PYUSD…)
Multi-Chain EVM Wallet
Six networks, one address
EVM Address
0xFCc34e5e72080E446613d9943b926f61aF075C32
Works on Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism & Base. Accepts ETH, USDC, USDT, PYUSD, DAI, WETH and other ERC-20s.
Supported Networks & Tokens
Six chains. Five core tokens. One address.
Donate in whichever ecosystem suits you. Layer-2s give you cents-level fees while preserving Ethereum-grade security.
Ethereum
Etherscan
Polygon
PolygonScan
BNB Chain
BscScan
Arbitrum
Arbiscan
Optimism
Optimistic Etherscan
Base
BaseScan
Accepted Tokens
How To Donate
Four steps from wallet to chateau.
The whole process takes under two minutes. No accounts, no forms, no minimum.
- STEP 01
Copy Our Wallet Address
Use the copy button below or scan the QR code with any self-custody wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, Rainbow, Ledger Live, etc.).
- STEP 02
Pick Your Network
For Bitcoin, scan our BTC address. For Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism or Base, scan our EVM address — the same address works on all six.
- STEP 03
Choose Your Token
Send native BTC, ETH, MATIC or BNB, or one of the major stablecoins (USDC, USDT, PYUSD, DAI). Wrapped ETH (WETH) is also supported.
- STEP 04
Confirm and Share
Sign the transaction, then forward your transaction hash to our contact form for an acknowledgement letter or tax receipt where applicable.
Tax Benefits
Crypto donations are highly tax-efficient.
In most major jurisdictions, donating cryptocurrency directly avoids the capital-gains tax that would otherwise apply if you sold the assets first. Exact relief depends on your residency and the legal status of the receiving entity.
United States
Donate appreciated crypto held >12 months directly to a 501(c)(3) and avoid capital-gains tax — then claim a fair-market-value deduction. Combined effective benefit can reach 20-30% of the donation.
IRS Notice 2014-21 & Publication 526
United Kingdom
Crypto gifted to a registered UK charity is exempt from CGT, and higher-rate tax payers can claim back the difference between basic and higher rate via Self Assessment. Gift Aid may apply where eligible.
HMRC CG12300 & cryptoassets manual
New Zealand
Charitable donations to qualifying donee organisations attract a 33.33% tax credit (capped at taxable income). Speak to your accountant about the donee status of the receiving entity.
IRD Charitable Donations IR4
Disclaimer: This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules vary by jurisdiction and personal circumstance. Always consult a qualified accountant or tax adviser in your country before making a significant donation.
Frequently Asked
Questions answered.
Help us preserve France's living history.
Every contribution, large or small, becomes part of a treasury that funds chateau acquisition and restoration in perpetuity.