Lifeboat Foundation, an organization claiming to be dedicated to "safeguarding humanity," has been accepting cryptocurrency donations since 2013, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The foundation is associated with well-known figures such as Jeffrey Epstein and Vitalik Buterin, with the first donation coming from Brian Cartmell of 500 Bitcoins. Despite claiming to have a non-profit 501(c)(3) status, it has been on the automatic revocation list of the IRS since 2020. Donors are primarily businesses looking to boost their search engine rankings by having their names and links displayed on the website, with a total of over 1100 Bitcoins and 190 Ethereums received.

Odaily Planet Daily News Lifeboat Foundation claims to be dedicated to "protecting humanity" and is associated with well-known figures such as Jeffrey Epstein and Vitalik Buterin. Despite its claim to have a non-profit 501(c)(3) status, it has been on the automatic revocation list of the IRS since 2020. The foundation has been accepting cryptocurrency donations since 2013, with the first donation of 500 bitcoins from Brian Cartmell. It currently holds a large amount of cryptocurrency and has not immediately converted it into fiat currency. Donors include Jaan Tallinn and Charlie Shrem, with a total of over 1100 bitcoins and 190 ethereums received. Currently, most donors are businesses looking to boost their search engine rankings by displaying their names and links on the website.

Lifeboat Foundation accepts cryptocurrency donations, but its non-profit status is questionable.