Invest in the Next Generation of Builders
Your donation funds our academy and scholarships, sends students to conferences, and builds blockchain communities at 200+ universities worldwide.
Monthly donation
Some of our donors give $100K, $400K, or more
Your $50/mo educates 4 students
Every dollar moves the mission forward
“BEN helped me get exposure to new crypto concepts before mainstream. The experience to attend ETHDenver was invaluable. You're a trailblazer for the youth.”
— @juellz3, BEN Member10 Million People.
10 Years.
Since 2014, we've been flying students to conferences, funding hackathons, matching them with jobs, and building blockchain communities on every continent. That was just the beginning. We're now building an academy and job board to train 10 million people in blockchain over the next decade, with scholarships so no student gets left behind. Your donation doesn't just fund a program. It changes the trajectory of someone's life.
“This org was critical to my success and I hope I will inspire others to give.”
Jeremy Gardner, Co-Founder · Donated $400K to BEN
Academy & Scholarships
Self-paced courses from zero to Solidity and full-stack web3. Students can apply for scholarships so talent is never blocked by tuition.
Job Board & Careers
We connect students with blockchain companies hiring right now. Internships, full-time roles, and the mentorship to actually land them.
Global Community
200+ universities across 35 countries. Hackathons, conferences, and campus clubs that turn curious students into founders.
Student Testimonials & Highlights
Hear from students and see them represent BEN at global conferences
Every one of these students started with a single opportunity someone believed in them enough to fund. A scholarship. A conference ticket. A hackathon that changed everything. You can be that person for someone right now.
Our Impact in Action
Every dollar directly impacts a student’s journey into blockchain.
I am doing my masters thesis on ZK in the EVM ecosystem. I also am a project founder that focuses on validating skills using AI and issuing credentials as SBTs on an EVM chain (Ethereum compatible). I hope to meet more builders to grow my team or users/angel investors so I can go into this project fulltime as soon as I graduate from school.
Priya Ganguly
New York University
I want to meet really cool people and see how the ecosystem is since the last Ethereum event I went to. I also want to hack along with others and expand my relationships with like-minded individuals in the industry.
Roberto Martinez
Florida International University
I am superrrr excited about this conference! As a dev, I'm excited for networking with the twitter anons that'll be there. As a founder I'm even more excited because I am looking for funding in two ventures. The first is a non-profit (@aztechkidzcode) I started that teaches students how to code blockchain. And the other for is for the growth of our defi start up called Superseed! (more about superseed in the startup-question section.)
Azteca Sirias
University of Texas at Austin
I attended ETHDenver last year and it was incredibly value for me in learning more about the newest technologies in web3 and blockchain. I also would like to hack on something related to public goods, lending protocols and would like to meet other builders and founders and hackers in the Ethereum ecosystem. I was a Devcon Scholar awarded by the Ethereum Foundation in October 2022 and this exposed me to so many cool projects in the ecosystem. Attending for ETHDenver would be super valuable for me and would provide an opportunity for in person networking and building.
Amrita Bhasin
University of California at Berkeley
Crypto has been a wonderful chance to hone my skills. When I'm doing things in Solidity, that means I'm honing my skills for Web 3 development.
Valkyrie Holmes
Las Vegas
I think BEN is fulfilling such an important mission as people my age are going to be building and innovating the future. BEN is making this possible!
Sohail Mohammed
Boston, Massachusetts
BEN is making it possible for students to gain the best education surrounding blockchain so that we can become the next generation of innovators in the space!
Sarah Roff
Most of my time is spent explaining the technology behind Blockchain and why it is genuinely going to be world-changing!
Anthony Ung
Toronto, Ontario
I have been intrigued by the creativity in the NFT and Metaverse space. My next major career goal is to transition to this blockchain industry and find my own niche in the space.
Chase Blakely
Dallas, Texas, SMU
Over the past year I've seriously fallen in love with the possibilities of blockchain! So much so that 2 months ago I started building a NFT project with my roommate. I spent a couple weeks diving into blockchain development using my computer science background and realized I could really build something with this!
Daniel Dogby
University of Texas
In my work to promote blockchain technology among my students, the relation with BEN (Blockchain Education Network) has been an invaluable resource. BEN provides support for students in a form of conference travel, tickets, organizes hackathons, and so much more.
Dr. Marko Suvajdzic
University of Florida
I believe that BEN helps me to actually have an experience and networking opportunity that furthers my interest & potential project ideas I'd be interested in!
Caleb Lo
Toronto, Canada
On a mission to educate 10 million people
Since 2014 — flying students to conferences, funding hackathons, matching them with jobs, building communities worldwide.
BEN Puerto Rico
A registered 1101 educational organization bringing blockchain literacy to the island's youth through hands-on workshops.
Hands-on workshops introducing blockchain and digital skills to underserved youth
Qualified public charity under Puerto Rico educational organization statute
Building a blockchain-literate generation across Puerto Rico communities
Your Donation Is Tax-Deductible
BEN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-5280397). Every dollar you give reduces your tax burden.
Deduct up to 30% of your Adjusted Gross Income. Cash donations to a 501(c)(3) are fully deductible.
Corporate deductions generally range from 10% to 25% of taxable income for qualified cash contributions.
Donate crypto directly — pay zero capital gains tax and claim a full deduction at fair market value on the date of donation.
If you file a US return, your donation is deductible. Tax treaties (US–Canada, US–UK, and others) may allow deductions on your home country return.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there limits on tax deductions?
You can deduct up to 30% of your Adjusted Gross Income for donations to a 501(c)(3). You cannot deduct contributions of time or services, only monetary and property donations.
Can US corporations get a deduction?
Yes. Corporate deductions generally may not exceed 10% of taxable income, increased to 25% for qualified cash contributions made during the tax year.
Can international donors get tax benefits?
If you file a US return, yes — your donation is deductible. Tax treaties (like US–Canada and US–UK) may also allow deductions on your home country return. Consult your tax advisor.
How do crypto donations work for taxes?
Donating appreciated crypto directly to BEN means you pay zero capital gains tax and can claim a deduction for the full fair market value on the date of donation. This is often more tax-efficient than selling first.
How do I get a tax receipt?
After your donation, contact us and we’ll issue an official 501(c)(3) tax receipt for your records. For Stripe donations, you’ll receive an automatic email confirmation.
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