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Impact Report2024

Statistics and highlights from our fourth year of decentralized philanthropy.

Taking a Moment

To the extended Endaoment community,

Just like that, our fourth year of onchain giving is in the books. We at Endaoment have been taking a moment—like many folks do this time of year—to reflect on 2024. The wins, the losses, the growth, the setbacks. The good and the bad both at home and abroad.

Endaoment Team at Lucha Libre, CDMX

The gang visits the Lucha Libre. Mexico City, August 2024

We choose to see the glass half full. Each day, your giving fuels our team. You generated more than $10m in new impact, marking four consecutive years of 8-figures in donations.

Perhaps more exciting are the organizations you chose to support. Through over 1,000 grants to more than 450 nonprofits across 32 different countries, you showed us the diversity and depth of your connection to the nonprofits and causes close to your heart.

As facilitators of this amazing $13m+ in grants made in 2024, we got a front-row seat to the best parts of our community. We think it's important you know how proud this makes us to show up to work everyday. Because you took the time to give, countless lives—human, furry, mycological and everything between—are better off. It gives us hope for the future. It reminds us that, deep down, it is fundamental to human nature to improve, evolve and—of course—give back.

This report is a collection of statistics, stories, updates and musings about the year that was and the year ahead. We're so grateful you choose Endaoment for your giving. It's a huge responsibility we carry with pride, and we hope that shows in our platform, our program and this report.

With great excitement for 2025,

The Endaoment.org Board of Directors, Staff and Core Contributors

Inbound Donations

Total Donations
$10.2m

-58.7% from 2023

Average Donation Size
$8.7k

-56.0% from 2023

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
371
803
20232024

+116.5% from 2023

Donation Count
1174

-4.1% from 2023

Donations Under $500
1058
937
20232024

Though donation volumes didn't hit the same highs as previous years, our community's generosity found new ways to flourish.

More of you opened donor-advised funds than ever before—proving that your commitment to impact extends far beyond a handful of large gifts. Smaller contributions kept rolling in too, underscoring the power of grassroots support to keep our momentum going strong.

Donation Breakdown

ETH (59.5%)MINA (9.0%)USD (7.1%)OTHER (5.8%)BTC (5.8%)STOCK (2.8%)XLM (2.4%)PLSX (2.2%)USDT (2.0%)FIO (1.3%)HEX (1.2%)SOL (0.9%)

Outbound Grants

Total Granted
$12.2m

Includes $104.2k from the Universal Impact Pool

-8% from 2023

Grant Count
852

+51% from 2023

Average Grant Size
$14.2k

-38.5% from 2023

Recipient Orgs
495

+7.1% from 2023

Unrestricted Grants
90%
Grant Throughput
119.6%

vs. 22%/year national average

2024 marked the first year where our donors distributed more than they contributed in new assets. Rather than letting donated funds sit idle, you moved capital swiftly to the front lines where nonprofits can put them to work right away, affirming our commitment to deploying DAF dollars to nonprofits as quickly as possible.

Causes Supported

CauseRecipient OrgsGrant EventsTotal Raised
EducationEducation58141$4,176,561.90
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking FoundationsPhilanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations36521$2,259,823.48
Human ServicesHuman Services49382$1,629,902.21
Health CareHealth Care2646$1,095,906.84
Medical ResearchMedical Research67$1,011,124.13
Arts, Culture & HumanitiesArts, Culture & Humanities3863$864,306.94
Recreation & SportsRecreation & Sports918$812,200.47
Youth DevelopmentYouth Development1640$478,443.42
Food, Agriculture & NutritionFood, Agriculture & Nutrition1724$280,389.07
International, Foreign Affairs & National SecurityInternational, Foreign Affairs & National Security2655$251,187.74
Science & TechnologyScience & Technology818$216,450.82
Public & Societal BenefitPublic & Societal Benefit2535$193,403.29
Animal-RelatedAnimal-Related1856$138,201.12
Religion-RelatedReligion-Related2550$106,935.10
Community Improvement & Capacity BuildingCommunity Improvement & Capacity Building1756$90,790.02
EnvironmentEnvironment3153$45,032.52
Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & ReliefPublic Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief1750$35,025.40
Unknown / OtherUnknown / Other6688$22,882.24
Civil Rights, Social Action & AdvocacyCivil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy1835$18,394.96

The categorizations of organizations presented in this report are based on the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) codes. These codes are self-reported by the organizations in their filings with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These classifications rely on the organizations' self-assessment and may not fully encapsulate the entire breadth or specifics of their operations and activities.

Human Services

Donors directed significant resources to organizations at the forefront of delivering social services—from essential food and shelter, to mental health and job readiness programs. Together, these nonprofits lift communities, empower families, and help individuals rebuild in times of unimaginable hardship.

# of Grants
382
Recipient Orgs
49
Total Raised
$1.6M
Pumulo BandaPumulo Banda
Growth Manager, GiveDirectly

"Support from Endaoment and other donors has been instrumental in helping us deliver life-changing cash transfers to communities in need. For example, we've delivered some of your donations to over 1,800 families displaced by Cyclone Freddy last year, the longest storm in recorded history."

Jason DukesJason Dukes
VP Advancement, Love Justice International

"Since 2006, we've intercepted over 70,000 people in 31 countries at less than $150 per intercept. Averaging according to that cost per intercept, gifts given through Endaoment have helped us have such a significant impact that it's equated to approximately 180 intercepts. That's 180 priceless lives prevented from experiencing the trauma of modern slavery."

Recreation & Sports

Our community continued to boost sports-based programs that build stronger communities, nurture youth leadership, and encourage healthy lifestyles. The impact these programs have on communities is profound.

# of Grants
18
Recipient Orgs
9
Total Raised
$812.2k
Lindsey KittredgeLindsey Kittredge
Co-Founder, Shooting Touch

"Support from Endaoment's Universal Impact Pool and matches have dramatically impacted our ability to provide health education and services to our beneficiaries in Rwanda. The direct programming support it provides is effortless via the system that Endaoment has created. To know that support is coming in from generous donors without a ton of heavy lifting on our end enables our ability to really focus on direct impact to those who need our programming the most. We're so appreciative to be a UIP partner!"

Karl BlumKarl Blum
Principal, JDS Sports

"At JDS Sports, some of our most rewarding work happens through our philanthropic arm, Play With Purpose— you may have seen the basketball courts. Endaoment has been a game-changer for managing our charitable giving."

Anthony AllisonAnthony Allison
Executive Director, Hoops 4 Hope

"Gifts from Endaoment donors allow Hoops 4 Hope (H4H) to act on and meet its mission. We here in South Africa and Zimbabwe know that every dollar allows for our work on the ground to continue. Without these funds, H4H would not be able to have the impact that it has!"

Animal-Related

Animal welfare remained a key priority in 2024. Grants supported shelters, sanctuaries, and nonprofits that rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home pets and wildlife. From funding veterinary care to improving adoption programs, your contributions ensured animals in need found help, hope, and a second chance.

# of Grants
56
Recipient Orgs
18
Total Raised
$138.2k
Susan SchroeterSusan Schroeter
Sr. Manager, Prospect Development & Major Gifts, Best Friends Animal Society

"Best Friends Animal Society is an animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of cats and dogs in our nation's shelters by 2025. With Endaoment and Gitcoin's matching gift programs, and the generosity of the Endaoment community, together we are closer than ever to reaching that goal. Thanks to gifts received though Endaoment's Universal Impact Pool, we're able to provide a variety of lifesaving programs that are creating a brighter future for homeless pets. Today, Best Friends is leveraging some of our most impactful programming to uplift shelters and the entire field of animal welfare. These programs are made possible in part thanks to the amazing partnership we have with Endaoment."

JutSaoJutSao
$WIF Charity Fund

"Endaoment made it possible for me and the WIF community to link up with animal shelters and nonprofits when all other doors were seemingly closed. In our mission to help them all and save them all, they were a compass in uncharted normie waters and gave us a clear path to helping those who matter most to us as a community."

Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking

When one thinks of this category, they might typically picture community foundations that serve a local niche or DAF providers like Endaoment—but it extends far beyond that. Organizations like Crystal Hearts, which delivers medical supplies to frontline communities in Ukraine, demonstrate how philanthropy transcends borders to meet critical needs around the world.

# of Grants
521
Recipient Orgs
36
Total Raised
$2.3M
Irina LiakhIrina Liakh
Founder, Crystal Hearts

"Pretty amazing to see donations coming through not only in USD, but in DEGEN, OP, USDC, ETH on Ethereum mainnet and Base. Props to Endaoment for facilitating the process and making it easy. Also something cool about Endaoment: the Universal Impact Pool, matching donations to nonprofits with Quadratic Funding: the broader the support, the bigger the match."

Building Bridges

Last year was filled with connection and collaboration. We joined forces with key players in finance and philanthropy, hosted industry-shaping events, and engaged in initiatives that push charitable giving forward. These relationships amplify our mission and create new paths for donors to discover and support nonprofits.

Partnerships & Integrations

Over the year, we formed partnerships to lower barriers to generosity and weave charitable giving more tightly into everyday financial life. Each is part of our mission to ensure philanthropy keeps pace with emerging tech, shifting regulatory needs, and the evolving habits and values of modern investors.

Automatic tax reporting with CoinTracker

In February, we partnered with CoinTracker to introduce automatic tagging of charitable transactions, reducing tax season stress for donors and their advisors.

Read the announcement on Mirror

Events & Meetups

By hosting thought leadership events, strengthening relationships with local and global nonprofits, and showcasing our platform at industry summits, we spent the year continuing to amplify the conversation around onchain giving and champion more equitable, collaborative approaches to philanthropy.

Supporting local impact & onchain giving education at ETHDenver

At our third ETHDenver, we collaborated with SporkDAO to support ViVe Wellness, a vital local organization assisting migrant families. Robbie delivered a talk at Gitcoin's Schelling Point and led a Lunch & Learn session for local wealth advisors. We also hosted a unique "Governance and Giving" event with a live glass blowing activity in partnership with Q.org, LexBlock, Unlock Protocol, MIDAO, and Athenic.

Platform Updates & Improvements

As we've looked to advance our platform for giving, we focused on connecting traditional finance tools with onchain infrastructure. Thanks to the amazing engineers at Endaoment.Tech, we now support features that help donors manage both digital and traditional assets while expanding how they can collaborate and give.

March: Traditional Portfolios

We introduced seven new portfolios interfacing with real-world assets, bridging traditional finance and onchain giving.

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June: Target Allocations

Donors can now specify the ideal mix of portfolio allocations within their DAF, making it simpler to align giving strategies with personal values.

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June: Fund Collaboration

Invite trusted advisors or family members to your DAF, enabling them to suggest when to donate, recommend grants, and propose portfolio adjustments.

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July: Universal Impact Pool Turns 1

Launched with Gitcoin in 2023, the UIP granted nearly $140K to over 500 organizations in its first year—an exciting milestone for our automated community matching fund.

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October: Refer a Friend

We rolled out invitation links allowing donors to share the joy of giving with friends and family, and offering $0 donation fees throughout giving season.

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November: Sell Over Time

Donors can now schedule liquidation of donated assets at future dates, helping optimize tax deductions while enabling long-term appreciation of their donations.

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Taking the Leap

The past twelve months have been pivotal for Endaoment's continued growth and maturity. We set one big, hairy, audacious goal for ourselves early on in 2024: to be self-sustaining by the end of 2025.

We believe digital assets are making a leap—a big one—from futuristic alternative economies for early adopters to internet-enabled stores of value. The onchain economy is showing how it can not only create new markets but also serve our existing societal systems for value exchange—spanning sovereign wealth, financial services, everyday transactions, creative expression, and more. Endaoment plays a small but crucial role in this shift by demonstrating how programmable money can foster resilient, backwards-compatible, and more inclusive financial institutions.

To meet this challenge, we shifted our attention offchain—just for the time being. In 2024, we chose to take the leap across the adoption gap so we can rise to the coming wave of new users. We focused on highlighting the misalignment that exists in the traditional wealth preservation industry, demonstrating to donors that DAF sponsors should be rewarded for impact generated rather than value hoarded.

While overall crypto philanthropic activity surged as markets rallied in the second half of last year, many in our donor cohort chose to hold. They're playing the long game, and so are we. 2025 will be the year our little-protocol-that-could reaches sustainability. We're focused on this critical phase change from being financially dependent to independent, so we can give our shared community a thriving foundation to support our giving for 50 years and beyond. When we achieve this necessary independence, we'll continue pushing boundaries at the frontiers of onchain governance and emerging technology.

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