What Bitcoin Bay Foundation does

Bitcoin Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 93-1453566) founded in January 2022 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, that operates as Tampa Bay's largest Bitcoin community hub. The foundation runs a community-led programming model centered on free monthly events — including Bitcoin 101 workshops for beginners, technical BitDevs Socratic seminars (28 documented since 2021), business adoption workshops for merchants integrating Bitcoin and Lightning payments, and 100+ attendee community meetups — alongside flagship cultural moments such as the annual Sound Money Soiree charity gala and the first Bitcoin parade float in the world at Gasparilla 2025, which reached 500,000+ people. Its technology footprint is content-and-community infrastructure rather than commercial software: a 211+ term Bitcoin Glossary, curated Socratic seminar archives, an interactive BTC Map-powered merchant directory of 100+ Bitcoin-accepting Tampa Bay businesses, and Zaprite-powered donation processing supporting Bitcoin, Lightning, card, and bank transfer.

The foundation's revenue model blends individual donor support, corporate sponsorship, and structured giving channels. Individual support flows through five monthly membership tiers (Sats Supporter at $10–24, up to Founding Fellow at $250+) plus one-time donations at $10, $25, $50, and $100 levels. Corporate and event revenue is anchored by the Sound Money Soiree, with sponsorship tiers ranging from Ray at $2,100 to Whale at $21,000. A donor-advised fund partnership with Unchained enables Bitcoin-native tax-efficient giving, and employer matching programs extend reach through major employers (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe, Netflix, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs). Supporter logos on the foundation's site include BlockSpaces, Synota, Echo Bridge, Unchained, HashRoots, Lygos, and Bitcoin Well. Audience segments span Bitcoin beginners, developers and technical enthusiasts, Tampa Bay SMBs adopting Bitcoin payments, and Bitcoin maximalists and advocates — all served free of charge, with the foundation monetizing through donations and sponsorships rather than fees.

Name

Bitcoin Bay Foundation

Legal name

Bitcoin Bay Foundation

Website

https://bitcoinbay.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bitcoin Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as Tampa Bay's largest Bitcoin community hub. It offers free monthly meetups, Bitcoin 101 workshops, BitDevs developer seminars, and the annual Sound Money Soiree charity gala to advance Bitcoin education and sound money adoption.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bitcoin Education and Community Nonprofit

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Bitcoin education
• Cryptocurrency community
• Sound money advocacy
• Lightning workshops
• Bitcoin meetups

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Donations: Monthly recurring donations through five membership tiers: Sats Supporter ($10-24/month), Bits Benefactor ($25-49/month), Bay Builder ($50-99/month), Community Champion ($100-249/month), and Founding Fellow ($250+/month). One-time donations also accepted at $10, $25, $50, $100 levels.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from the annual Sound Money Soiree gala with tiers ranging from Ray ($2,100) to Whale ($21,000). Includes VIP tickets, speaking slots, and charitable contribution components. Additional a la carte sponsorship options for drinks, food, and entertainment.
3. Donor-Advised Fund Partnerships: Partnership with Unchained for Bitcoin-native donor-advised fund giving, enabling tax-efficient Bitcoin donations while supporting the foundation's education mission.
4. Employer Matching Programs: Partnering with employers who match employee charitable donations including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe, Netflix, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bitcoin Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that runs Tampa Bay's Bitcoin community through free monthly meetups, Bitcoin 101 workshops for beginners, BitDevs Socratic seminars for developers, business workshops for merchants adopting Bitcoin/Lightning, and an annual Sound Money Soiree charity gala. The foundation also maintains an interactive Bitcoin merchant map and accepts tax-deductible donations via membership tiers to fund its education mission.

Product overview

Bitcoin Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as Tampa Bay's Bitcoin community hub. It operates as a unified community platform offering educational programs (Bitcoin 101 workshops, Bitcoin Glossary), regular community gatherings (meetups, BitDevs Socratic seminars), business integration support (workshops for merchants), and flagship events (annual Sound Money Soiree gala). The organization also maintains a Bitcoin merchant map powered by BTC Map and manages a membership/donation program. The foundation does not sell a commercial software product but provides community services, educational resources, and event programming focused on Bitcoin adoption and sound money advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bitcoin Bay Foundation Membership Program
• Community Meetups Free monthly gatherings for Bitcoiners of all experience levels across Tampa Bay. Held 5+ times per month with 100+ monthly attendees, combining networking and informal education.
• Bitcoin 101 Workshops Hands-on beginner sessions in Tampa, FL covering Bitcoin fundamentals, wallet setup, first transactions, self-custody, and Lightning Network basics. No prior knowledge required; partners with getonbtc.com for structured learning paths.
• Tampa BitDevs Socratic Seminars Monthly technical developer discussions held the third Wednesday covering Bitcoin Core, Lightning Network, protocol development, and open-source projects. Includes curated reading lists of links discussed in person; 28 seminars documented from 2021-2026.
• Business Workshops Sessions helping Tampa Bay businesses accept Bitcoin payments, integrate Lightning Network for point-of-sale, and operate on a Bitcoin standard.
• Sound Money Soiree Charity Gala Annual fundraising gala in Tampa bringing together the Bitcoin community with live music, open bar, casino games, silent auction, and sponsorship tiers ranging from Ray ($2,100) to Whale ($21,000). Proceeds support Bitcoin education.
• Bitcoin Map (Tampa Bay) Interactive map powered by BTC Map showing over 100 Bitcoin-accepting businesses and ATMs across Tampa Bay including food & drink (40+), health (20+), services (15+), retail (10+), and technology (5+).
• Bitcoin Glossary Comprehensive educational glossary of 211+ Bitcoin terms covering economics, technology & engineering, slang & culture, key participants, and adversaries & controversies.
• Donor-Advised Fund Program (with Unchained) Bitcoin-native charitable giving partnership with Unchained enabling donors to contribute appreciated Bitcoin, receive an immediate tax deduction, and direct grants to Bitcoin Bay Foundation over time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ people reached at Gasparilla with first Bitcoin float in the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• getonbtc.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing structured learning paths for Bitcoin education. Bitcoin Bay Foundation recommends getonbtc.com for self-paced learning alongside their free workshops.
• UnchainedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBitcoin-native financial services company partnership for donor-advised fund (DAF) giving. Enables donors to contribute appreciated Bitcoin, receive immediate tax deduction, and direct grants to Bitcoin Bay Foundation.
• University of TampaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for Bitcoin education programs. Part of broader mission to bring Bitcoin education to students and the community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Block: Public company (formerly Square) running Bitcoin-focused products, education, and developer grants. Large incumbent with overlapping mission to advance Bitcoin adoption and education.
• BTC Inc: Parent of Bitcoin Magazine and organizer of the Bitcoin Conference. Larger established player operating broadly in the Bitcoin ecosystem with overlapping education and community ambitions.

Direct peers

• Bitcoin Policy Institute: Nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on Bitcoin policy. Comparable Bitcoin-only nonprofit mission, though focused on policy research rather than grassroots community events.
• PlebLab: Austin-based Bitcoin education and community nonprofit running workshops, meetups, and builder events. Closely comparable mission, format, and non-profit structure to Bitcoin Bay Foundation.
• Satoshi Action Fund: 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocating for sound money and Bitcoin-friendly policy. Comparable Bitcoin-focused nonprofit with overlapping donor base and education/advocacy mission.
• BitDevs: Global umbrella for BitDevs Socratic seminars covering Bitcoin Core, Lightning, and protocol development. Tampa BitDevs is itself a chapter of this network, making it the most structurally similar peer in both format and audience.
• Spiral: Bitcoin-focused nonprofit (formerly Square Crypto) funding open-source Bitcoin developers and education. Compares as a Bitcoin-only nonprofit funding ecosystem participants, though at a much larger scale.
• Human Rights Foundation (Bitcoin Development Fund): Funds global Bitcoin development as a tool for human rights. Comparable as a Bitcoin-focused grantmaking nonprofit targeting developer and education ecosystems.

Others

• Unchained: Bitcoin financial services company and Bitcoin Bay's donor-advised fund partner. Directly comparable in adjacent Bitcoin-native financial services but operates commercially rather than as a community nonprofit.
• Strike: Bitcoin payments app and education platform. Comparable Bitcoin adoption and education mission but operates as a for-profit company rather than a community-focused nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bitcoinbaytpa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bitcoinbaytpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/BitcoinBay.tpa
• Instagraminstagram.com/bitcoinbaytpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitcoinbayfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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