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Tantek: Update with quote from April decision per Foundation/Cryptocurrency_Donations

2022-05-16T19:45:39Z

Update with quote from April decision per Foundation/Cryptocurrency_Donations

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	<big> '''~~January 11~~, ~~2022 Update~~: ~~We have paused cryptocurrency donations pending a review~~ of ~~its impact on our climate change commitments. We will update~~ this page ~~with our new acceptance policy in the coming months~~. If you have questions, contact us at donate@mozilla.org.'''</big>		<big> '''As of April 2022, the Mozilla Foundation is no longer accepting proof-of-work cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. See: [[Foundation/Cryptocurrency_Donations]] for more details. The remainder of this page has some historical information for 2021 and earlier. If you have questions, contact us at donate@mozilla.org.'''</big>

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	<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021) </h5>		<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021) </h5>

Jessew: Correcting a typo

2022-01-11T16:40:45Z

Correcting a typo

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	<big> '''January 11, 2022 Update: We have paused ~~cryptocurrencies~~ donations pending a review of its impact on our climate change commitments. We will update this page with our new acceptance policy in the coming months. If you have questions, contact us at donate@mozilla.org.'''</big>		<big> '''January 11, 2022 Update: We have paused cryptocurrency donations pending a review of its impact on our climate change commitments. We will update this page with our new acceptance policy in the coming months. If you have questions, contact us at donate@mozilla.org.'''</big>

	<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021) </h5>		<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021) </h5>

Jessew: Update to say we have paused accepting crypto donations

2022-01-11T16:39:58Z

Update to say we have paused accepting crypto donations

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	~~You can donate bitcoin and other major~~ cryptocurrencies ~~through~~ our ~~chosen provider BitPay~~. ~~You can make a donation using~~ this ~~form: https://bitpay~~.~~com~~/~~100257/donate~~		<big> '''January 11, 2022 Update: We have paused cryptocurrencies donations pending a review of its impact on our climate change commitments. We will update this page with our new acceptance policy in the coming months. If you have questions, contact us at donate@mozilla.org.'''</big>

	~~If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.~~		<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021) </h5>

	<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021)</h5>
	Through BitPay, we can accept donations of most major cryptocurrencies including: Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), SHIB, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), XRP [excluding United States], and 5 USD-pegged stable coins (GUSD, USDC, USDP, DAI, and BUSD).		Through BitPay, we can accept donations of most major cryptocurrencies including: Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), SHIB, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), XRP [excluding United States], and 5 USD-pegged stable coins (GUSD, USDC, USDP, DAI, and BUSD).

Jessew: updating donate link

2021-12-29T14:41:43Z

updating donate link

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	You can donate bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies through our chosen provider BitPay. You can make a donation using this form: https://bitpay.com/100257/		You can donate bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies through our chosen provider BitPay. You can make a donation using this form: https://bitpay.com/100257/donate

	If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.		If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.

Jessew: Further clarity

2021-12-20T18:59:47Z

Further clarity

Jessew: Updated to reflect our ability to accept more types of cryptocurrencies (not just bitcoin)

2021-12-20T18:55:09Z

Updated to reflect our ability to accept more types of cryptocurrencies (not just bitcoin)

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	~~<h2>Can I~~ donate bitcoin?</~~h2>~~		You can donate bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies through our chosen provider BitPay. You can make a donation using this form: https://bitpay.com/100257/

	~~UPDATE, October 17, 2019: Yes, the Mozilla Foundation is [https://bitpay.com/100257/donate now able to accept donations of bitcoins or bitcoin cash] through Bitpay.~~ If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.		If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.

			<h5>What cryptocurrencies are accepted? (Updated 12/20/2021)</h5>
			Through BitPay, we can accept donations of most major cryptocurrencies including: Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), SHIB, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), XRP [excluding United States], and 5 USD-pegged stable coins (GUSD, USDC, USDP, DAI, and BUSD).

			<h5>What wallets and exchanges are supported by BitPay? (Updated 12/20/2021)</h5>
			You can find a list of supported crypto wallets here: https://support.bitpay.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005701523-Which-wallets-work-best-for-a-BitPay-payment-

	<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>

Kevin Zawacki: Copy edit

2020-11-05T19:10:27Z

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	<h5>If I donated in bitcoin, can I request a refund of my donation?</h5>		<h5>If I donated in bitcoin, can I request a refund of my donation?</h5>
	Unfortunately bitcoin donations to the Mozilla Foundation are ~~generally~~ not refundable, except as may be required by law or in exceptional circumstances.		Unfortunately bitcoin donations to the Mozilla Foundation are not refundable, except as may be required by law or in exceptional circumstances.

Kevin Zawacki at 20:44, 17 October 2019

2019-10-17T20:44:32Z

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	<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>		<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>

	UPDATE, October 17, 2019: Yes, the Mozilla Foundation is now able to accept donations of bitcoins or bitcoin cash through Bitpay. If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.		UPDATE, October 17, 2019: Yes, the Mozilla Foundation is [https://bitpay.com/100257/donate now able to accept donations of bitcoins or bitcoin cash] through Bitpay. If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.

	<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>

Kevin Zawacki at 18:40, 17 October 2019

2019-10-17T18:40:11Z

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	<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>		<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>

	UPDATE, ~~MONDAY APRIL 30~~, ~~2018~~: ~~At this time~~, ~~we are unfortunately unable~~ to accept ~~bitcoin~~ donations~~. We are currently investigating new solutions around reenabling~~ bitcoin ~~donations~~. If you have questions, check out ~~[https://donate.mozilla.org/en-US/faq~~ our FAQ] or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.		UPDATE, October 17, 2019: Yes, the Mozilla Foundation is now able to accept donations of bitcoins or bitcoin cash through Bitpay. If you have questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.

	<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>
	~~Ordinarily such fluctuations, like those of other investments, are not troubling~~. Mozilla’s ~~bitcoin wallet~~ provider, ~~Coinbase~~, ~~also~~ provides Mozilla and other nonprofit clients the ability to convert bitcoins received into U.S. dollars ~~at any time~~. Thus, Mozilla ~~retains full power~~ to ~~keep bitcoin or to convert it into dollars without losing~~ value~~, whichever seems more prudent at the time~~.		No. Mozilla’s service provider, Bitpay, provides Mozilla and other nonprofit clients the ability to convert bitcoins/bitcoin cash received into U.S. dollars immediately after they are donated. Thus, Mozilla does not hold these assets long enough for any fluctuations in value to affect the value of a donation.
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	<h5> Does giving bitcoin result in more of my charitable donation going to transaction fees?</h5>		<h5> Does giving bitcoin result in more of my charitable donation going to transaction fees?</h5>
	~~While Mozilla may elect to have Coinbase convert some donated bitcoin into United States dollars~~, ~~Coinbase waives all~~ transaction fees for nonprofits who use its service, including Mozilla. That means the value in US Dollars of the bitcoin received by Mozilla (and the U.S. dollars it receives if it converts its bitcoin to cash) is the same amount donated by the donor and/or converted by Mozilla, without further reduction.		No. Bitpay’s service fees, at a flat 1%, are actually lower than credit card or Paypal transaction fees.
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	<h5>Is it tax-deductible to donate using bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Is it tax-deductible to donate using bitcoin?</h5>
	The Mozilla Foundation is a California non-profit corporation exempt from United States federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(3) and a public charity classified under IRC sections 170(b)(1)(A) and 509(a)(1). Bitcoin donations Mozilla receives are considered charitable contributions under U.S. federal tax laws, to be used in its discretion for its charitable purposes.		The Mozilla Foundation is a California non-profit corporation exempt from United States federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(3) and a public charity classified under IRC sections 170(b)(1)(A) and 509(a)(1). Bitcoin/bitcoin cash donations Mozilla receives are considered charitable contributions under U.S. federal tax laws, to be used in its discretion for its charitable purposes.
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	<h5>Are there any special tax rules for contributions of bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Are there any special tax rules for contributions of bitcoin?</h5>
	Because the IRS has indicated that it will treat ~~bitcoin~~ as property for U.S. tax purposes (see IRS Notice 2014-21), donations of ~~bitcoin~~ may be subject to special rules as to the amount of your charitable deduction, the documentation that must be provided to claim a tax deduction, or other matters. (See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html for an overview.) Depending on your individual ~~circumstance~~, a gift of ~~bitcoin~~ could have better or worse tax consequences than a cash gift. You may wish to consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of giving bitcoins in your specific circumstances and about the documentation required in order to claim a deduction.		Because the IRS has indicated that it will treat bitcoins as property for U.S. tax purposes (see IRS Notice 2014-21), donations of bitcoins may be subject to special rules as to the amount of your charitable deduction, the documentation that must be provided to claim a tax deduction (which may include specific tax forms or qualified appraisals), or other matters. (See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html for an overview.) Depending on your individual circumstances, a gift of bitcoins could have better or worse tax consequences than a cash gift. You may wish to consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of giving bitcoins in your specific circumstances and about the documentation required in order to claim a deduction.
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	<h5>What documentation does Mozilla provide to donors?</h5>		<h5>What documentation does Mozilla provide to donors?</h5>
	We appreciate our donors and are happy to provide confirmation of their donation upon request. All bitcoin donors should automatically receive an acknowledgement of their donation for U.S. tax purposes, sent via email to the address they provide when they donate.		We appreciate our donors and are happy to provide confirmation of their donation upon request. All bitcoin donors should automatically receive an acknowledgement of their donation for U.S. tax purposes, sent via email to the address they provide when they donate.
	~~<br>~~		Depending on the amount of their non-cash contributions during the year, donors may also determine that they need the Mozilla Foundation to sign a Form 8283 confirming its receipt of their donation (e.g., if their total bitcoin donations to all charities for the year exceed $5,000). Mozilla Foundation is happy to sign a donor’s Form 8283 upon request, but it is the donor’s sole responsibility to determine whether this is necessary and, if so, to provide the form for signature at least 10 business days in advance. PDF copies of the form may be sent to donate@mozilla.org for signature. Any other documentation (e.g., an appraisal) remains the donor’s sole responsibility.
	Depending on the amount of their non-cash contributions during the year, donors may also determine that they need Mozilla Foundation to sign a Form 8283 confirming its receipt of their donation (e.g., if their total bitcoin donations to all charities for the year exceed $5,000). Mozilla Foundation is happy to sign a donor’s Form 8283 upon request, but it is the donor’s sole responsibility to determine whether this is necessary and, if so, to provide the form for signature at least 10 business days in advance. PDF copies of the form may be sent to donate@mozilla.org for signature. Any other documentation (e.g., an appraisal) remains the donor’s sole responsibility.
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	<h5>What personal information does Mozilla require Bitcoin donors to provide?</h5>		<h5>What personal information does Mozilla require Bitcoin donors to provide?</h5>
	In most cases, Mozilla requires only an email address, which is necessary so that Mozilla can send them an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.		In most cases, Mozilla requires only an email address, which is necessary so that Mozilla can send them an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.
	~~<br>~~		For bitcoin contributions of more than $5,000, and other contributions for which the donor provides Form 8283 to Mozilla for signature, Mozilla expects to file a Form 8282 with the IRS in connection with any subsequent disposition of the donated bitcoins during the three years following the gift. In such cases, we will request the donor’s name, address, and U.S. tax identification number so that we can properly complete our tax forms. Typically, the donor is required to provide that information to Mozilla on a Form 8283 in any event, in order to secure his or her own tax deduction (see above). If we do not hear from a donor within 90 calendar days from the date of his or her donation, we reserve the right to file the Form 8282 using our best available information.
	For bitcoin contributions of more than $5,000, and other contributions for which the donor provides Form 8283 to Mozilla for signature, Mozilla expects to file a Form 8282 with the IRS in connection with any subsequent disposition of the donated bitcoins during the three years following the gift. In such cases, we will request the donor’s name, address, and U.S. tax identification number so that we can properly complete our tax forms. Typically, the donor is required to provide that information to Mozilla on a Form 8283 in any event, in order to secure his or her own tax deduction (see above). If we do not hear from a donor within 90 calendar days from the date of his or her donation, we reserve the right to file the Form 8282 using our best available information.
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	<h5>~~How secure is Coinbase~~?</h5>		<h5>If I donated in bitcoin, can I request a refund of my donation?</h5>
	~~Coinbase is committed~~ to keeping its platform secure by encrypting all sensitive customer information and storing 97% of funds offline to protect against theft. Coinbase also utilizes an active community of security researchers to encourage the continuous auditing of their platform. For more information on the ~~measures Coinbase takes to protect your funds and information~~, ~~visit their Security page:~~		Unfortunately bitcoin donations to the Mozilla Foundation are generally not refundable, except as may be required by law or in exceptional circumstances.
	~~https://www.coinbase~~.~~com/security~~

Kevin Zawacki at 00:04, 1 May 2018

2018-05-01T00:04:59Z

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	<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>		<h2>Can I donate bitcoin?</h2>
	~~Yes! To contribute via Bitcoin~~, ~~please visit~~ [https://donate.mozilla.org/~~give~~-~~bitcoin~~/ ~~this link~~.]
			UPDATE, MONDAY APRIL 30, 2018: At this time, we are unfortunately unable to accept bitcoin donations. We are currently investigating new solutions around reenabling bitcoin donations. If you have questions, check out [https://donate.mozilla.org/en-US/faq our FAQ] or contact us at donate@mozilla.org.

	<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>		<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of bitcoin?</h5>

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	You can find a list of supported crypto wallets here: https://support.bitpay.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005701523-Which-wallets-work-best-for-a-BitPay-payment-		You can find a list of supported crypto wallets here: https://support.bitpay.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005701523-Which-wallets-work-best-for-a-BitPay-payment-

	<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of ~~bitcoin~~?</h5>		<h5>Is Mozilla worried about the fluctuating value of cryptocurrencies?</h5>
	No. Mozilla’s service provider, Bitpay, provides Mozilla and other nonprofit clients the ability to convert ~~bitcoins/bitcoin cash~~ received into U.S. dollars immediately after they are donated. Thus, Mozilla does not hold these assets long enough for any fluctuations in value to affect the value of a donation.		No. Mozilla’s service provider, Bitpay, provides Mozilla and other nonprofit clients the ability to convert cryptocurrencies received into U.S. dollars immediately after they are donated. Thus, Mozilla does not hold these assets long enough for any fluctuations in value to affect the value of a donation.
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	<h5> Does giving ~~bitcoin~~ result in more of my charitable donation going to transaction fees?</h5>		<h5> Does giving cryptocurrency result in more of my charitable donation going to transaction fees?</h5>
	No. Bitpay’s service fees, at a flat 1%, are actually lower than credit card or Paypal transaction fees.		No. Bitpay’s service fees, at a flat 1%, are actually lower than credit card or Paypal transaction fees.
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	<h5>Is it tax-deductible to donate ~~using bitcoin~~?</h5>		<h5>Is it tax-deductible to donate cryptocurrencies?</h5>
	The Mozilla Foundation is a California non-profit corporation exempt from United States federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(3) and a public charity classified under IRC sections 170(b)(1)(A) and 509(a)(1). ~~Bitcoin/bitcoin cash~~ donations Mozilla receives are considered charitable contributions under U.S. federal tax laws, to be used in its discretion for its charitable purposes.		The Mozilla Foundation is a California non-profit corporation exempt from United States federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(3) and a public charity classified under IRC sections 170(b)(1)(A) and 509(a)(1). Cryptocurrency donations Mozilla receives are considered charitable contributions under U.S. federal tax laws, to be used in its discretion for its charitable purposes.
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	<h5>Are there any special tax rules for contributions of ~~bitcoin~~?</h5>		<h5>Are there any special tax rules for contributions of cryptocurrency?</h5>
	Because the IRS has indicated that it will treat ~~bitcoins~~ as property for U.S. tax purposes (see IRS Notice 2014-21), donations of ~~bitcoins~~ may be subject to special rules as to the amount of your charitable deduction, the documentation that must be provided to claim a tax deduction (which may include specific tax forms or qualified appraisals), or other matters. (See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html for an overview.) Depending on your individual circumstances, a gift of ~~bitcoins~~ could have better or worse tax consequences than a cash gift. You may wish to consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of giving ~~bitcoins~~ in your specific circumstances and about the documentation required in order to claim a deduction.		Because the IRS has indicated that it will treat cryptocurrency as property for U.S. tax purposes (see IRS Notice 2014-21), donations of cryptocurrency may be subject to special rules as to the amount of your charitable deduction, the documentation that must be provided to claim a tax deduction (which may include specific tax forms or qualified appraisals), or other matters. (See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html for an overview.) Depending on your individual circumstances, a gift of cryptocurrency could have better or worse tax consequences than a cash gift. You may wish to consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of giving cryptocurrency in your specific circumstances and about the documentation required in order to claim a deduction.
	<br>		<br>
	<h5>What documentation does Mozilla provide to donors?</h5>		<h5>What documentation does Mozilla provide to donors?</h5>
	We appreciate our donors and are happy to provide confirmation of their donation upon request. All ~~bitcoin~~ donors should automatically receive an ~~acknowledgement~~ of their donation for U.S. tax purposes, sent via email to the address they provide when they donate.		We appreciate our donors and are happy to provide confirmation of their donation upon request. All cryptocurrency donors should automatically receive an acknowledgment of their donation for U.S. tax purposes, sent via email to the address they provide when they donate.
	Depending on the amount of their non-cash contributions during the year, donors may also determine that they need the Mozilla Foundation to sign a Form 8283 confirming its receipt of their donation (e.g., if their total bitcoin donations to all charities for the year exceed $5,000). Mozilla Foundation is happy to sign a donor’s Form 8283 upon request, but it is the donor’s sole responsibility to determine whether this is necessary and, if so, to provide the form for signature at least 10 business days in advance. PDF copies of the form may be sent to donate@mozilla.org for signature. Any other documentation (e.g., an appraisal) remains the donor’s sole responsibility.		Depending on the amount of their non-cash contributions during the year, donors may also determine that they need the Mozilla Foundation to sign a Form 8283 confirming its receipt of their donation (e.g., if their total bitcoin donations to all charities for the year exceed $5,000). Mozilla Foundation is happy to sign a donor’s Form 8283 upon request, but it is the donor’s sole responsibility to determine whether this is necessary and, if so, to provide the form for signature at least 10 business days in advance. PDF copies of the form may be sent to donate@mozilla.org for signature. Any other documentation (e.g., an appraisal) remains the donor’s sole responsibility.
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	<h5>What personal information does Mozilla require ~~Bitcoin~~ donors to provide?</h5>		<h5>What personal information does Mozilla require cryptocurrency donors to provide?</h5>
	In most cases, Mozilla requires only an email address, which is necessary so that Mozilla can send them an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.		In most cases, Mozilla requires only an email address, which is necessary so that Mozilla can send them an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.
	For ~~bitcoin~~ contributions of more than $5,000, and other contributions for which the donor provides Form 8283 to Mozilla for signature, Mozilla expects to file a Form 8282 with the IRS in connection with any subsequent disposition of the donated ~~bitcoins~~ during the three years following the gift. In such cases, we will request the donor’s name, address, and U.S. tax identification number so that we can properly complete our tax forms. Typically, the donor is required to provide that information to Mozilla on a Form 8283 in any event, in order to secure his or her own tax deduction (see above). If we do not hear from a donor within 90 calendar days from the date of his or her donation, we reserve the right to file the Form 8282 using our best available information.		For cryptocurrency contributions of more than $5,000, and other contributions for which the donor provides Form 8283 to Mozilla for signature, Mozilla expects to file a Form 8282 with the IRS in connection with any subsequent disposition of the donated cryptocurrency during the three years following the gift. In such cases, we will request the donor’s name, address, and U.S. tax identification number so that we can properly complete our tax forms. Typically, the donor is required to provide that information to Mozilla on a Form 8283 in any event, in order to secure his or her own tax deduction (see above). If we do not hear from a donor within 90 calendar days from the date of his or her donation, we reserve the right to file the Form 8282 using our best available information.
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	<h5>If I donated in ~~bitcoin~~, can I request a refund of my donation?</h5>		<h5>If I donated in cryptocurrency, can I request a refund of my donation?</h5>
	Unfortunately ~~bitcoin~~ donations to the Mozilla Foundation are not refundable, except as may be required by law or in exceptional circumstances.		Unfortunately, cryptocurrency donations to the Mozilla Foundation are not refundable, except as may be required by law or in exceptional circumstances.