# RC Finance Home # Fiscal Sponsorship Research # Fiscal Sponsor Research Scrape # Fiscal Sponsor Directory — Combined Listing Scraped from [](https://fiscalsponsordirectory.org/search-by-service-category/)[https://fiscalsponsordirectory.org/search-by-service-category/](https://fiscalsponsordirectory.org/search-by-service-category/) by selecting "Political Advocacy/Social Justice" - other categories might be useful. Removed listings that quote a high %, I think I removed all over 12% 44 entries ## Table of Contents 1. [95 Counties Tennessee](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-95-counties-tennesse-1) 2. [CENTER Santa Fe](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-center-santa-fe-cent) 3. [City Lore](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-city-lore-city-lore-) 4. [Community Capital Fund](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-community-capital-fu) 5. [Daylight Community Arts Foundation](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-daylight-community-a) 6. [Documentary Educational Resources](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-documentary-educatio) 7. [Ecologistics Inc.](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-ecologistics-inc.-ec) 8. [Educational Media Foundation, Inc](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-educational-media-fo) 9. [Empowerment Works](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-empowerment-works-em) 10. [The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-the-federated-charit) 11. [Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc.](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-fiscal-sponsorship-a) 12. [FJC](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-fjc-fjc-225-west-39t) 13. [Foundation for the Mid South](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-foundation-for-the-m) 14. [From the Heart Productions](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-from-the-heart-produ) 15. [Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-fundaci%C3%B3n-comunitari) 16. [Full Spectrum Features NFP](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-full-spectrum-featur) 17. [Fund for Constitutional Government](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-fund-for-constitutio) 18. [Fusion Partnerships, Inc.](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-fusion-partnerships%2C) 19. [Givsum Foundation](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-givsum-foundation-gi) 20. [Global Peace Media](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-global-peace-media-g) 21. [Good Causes, Inc.](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-good-causes%2C-inc.-go) 22. [Goodnation Foundation](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-goodnation-foundatio) 23. [Jumpstart Labs](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-jumpstart-labs-jumps) 24. [MarinLink](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-marinlink-marinlink-) 25. [Media Arts Center San Diego](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-media-arts-center-sa) 26. [Mission Earth](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-mission-earth-missio) 27. [National Center for Reason and Justice](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-national-center-for-) 28. [North Dakota Community Foundation](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-north-dakota-communi) 29. [Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-northwest-alliance-f) 30. [Omprakash](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-omprakash-omprakash-) 31. [On Sacred Ground Land Trust](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-on-sacred-ground-lan) 32. [Operation Restoration](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-operation-restoratio) 33. [Pact Donation Collective Inc.](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-pact-donation-collec) 34. [Pan Left Productions](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-pan-left-productions) 35. [Panorama Global](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-panorama-global-pano) 36. [Players Philanthropy Fund](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-players-philanthropy) 37. [The Praxis Project](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-the-praxis-project-t) 38. [Provincetown Community Compact](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-provincetown-communi) 39. [Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-rockefeller-philanth) 40. [SIMA Studios](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-sima-studios-sima-st) 41. [Southwest Research and Information Center](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-southwest-research-a) 42. [Streams in the Desert Foundation, Inc. dba High Desert Community Foundation](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-streams-in-the-deser) 43. [Third World Newsreel](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-third-world-newsreel) 44. [Utah Cold Case Coalition](https://wiki.ridgewoodcommons.nyc#bkmrk-utah-cold-case-coali) ■■■ PAGE 1 OF 44 — 95 Counties Tennessee ■■■ # 95 Counties Tennessee #### **95 Counties Tennessee** 1 Nashville St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 635-8730 Website: [https://www.95counties.com](https://www.95counties.com) **Contact**: Stephanie Johnson CEO [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec8489808083acd5d98f8399829885899fc28f8381) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2024 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2024 Number of sponsored projects: 0 **Fiscal sponsorship administrative charge:** Our 5% fiscal sponsorship fee covers the administrative costs associated with providing essential support to our sponsored nonprofits: 501(c)(3) guidance and compliance support; bank account management and financial oversight; basic financial reporting and reconciliation; access to our network of resources and expertise; administrative support for grant applications and fundraising efforts. This fee allows us to maintain a sustainable program while ensuring that the majority of funds raised directly support the critical work of our sponsored organizations. **Eligibility criteria** - Aligned mission values - Only projects located in our state or region - Other: Nonprofits primarily run by American descendants of slavery **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Economic development - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Transportation - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Computer IT - Organizational development - Payroll - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model B, Independent Contractor Project **Organization Description:** 95 Counties empowers American descendants of U.S. slavery in Tennessee through ancestral history preservation, land protection and advocacy. ■■■ PAGE 2 OF 44 — CENTER Santa Fe ■■■ # CENTER Santa Fe #### **CENTER Santa Fe** P.O. Box 8372 Santa Fe, NM 87504 (505) 933-9146 Website: [https://visitcenter.org/blue-earth-sponsorship/](https://visitcenter.org/blue-earth-sponsorship/) **Contact:** Whitney Wernick Blue Earth Fiscal Sponsorship [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6d6d4c9c1d4c7cbd5e6d0cfd5cfd2c5c3c8d2c3d488c9d4c1) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1994 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1994 Number of sponsored projects: 4 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** General fee: $70 CENTER members, $80 non-members. Early bird application fee: $60 CENTER members, $70 non-members. Applications for the CENTER’s 2023 Blue Earth Fiscal Sponsorship are open through March 15, 2023. Access the discounted application fees through February 15, 2023. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Other: Please review the Important Considerations on our webpage prior to applying. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Homelessness - Housing - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: New in 2023 – CENTER is sponsoring documentary projects that educate the public about critical environmental and social issues and is primarily interested in work that is educational in nature. We will consider proposals of any geographic scope involving the photographic and motion picture mediums. **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - IT - Organizational development - Other :2023 Sponsorship package: 1-year sponsorship; Review Santa Fe admission; professional development seminars; publication in LENSCRATCH; project presentation; inclusion in the CENTER Image Library & Archive **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model D, Group Exemption **Organization description:** CENTER supports socially and environmentally engaged lens-based projects through education, public platforms, funding and partnerships. Characterized by a community of gifted and committed photographers, CENTER has proven for the last 29 years that it can help photographers and lens-based artists grow to their full potential. CENTER programs foster insights and actualizations that ripple and impact all involved by providing platforms where the creative impulse can be engaged and challenged. ■■■ PAGE 3 OF 44 — City Lore ■■■ # City Lore #### **City Lore** 56 E. First Street New York, NY 10003 (212)529-1955 Website: [https://www.citylore.org](https://www.citylore.org) **Contact:** Steve Zeitlin Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#295a5d4c5f4c694a405d5045465b4c07465b4e) Year organization became a 501(c)(3):1985 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1988 Number of sponsored projects: 10 **Fiscal sponsorship fee** Fiscal sponsorship fee:5% **Eligibility criteria:** Aligned mission values City Lore sponsors a variety of filmmakers, folklorists and other cultural specialists. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Education - Festivals and events - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development Note: We sponsor programs in all of these areas if there is also a cultural connection to the project. **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Receiving property and stock donations **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** City Lore’s mission is to foster New York City – and America’s – living cultural heritage through education and public programs. We document, present and advocate for New York City’s grassroots cultures to ensure their living legacy in stories and histories, places and traditions. We work in four cultural domains: urban folklore and history; preservation; arts education; and grassroots poetry traditions. In each of these realms, we see ourselves as furthering cultural equity and modeling a better world with projects as dynamic and diverse as New York City itself. ■■■ PAGE 4 OF 44 — Community Capital Fund ■■■ # Community Capital Fund #### **Community Capital Fund** 3200 Wayne Ave. Kansas City, MO 64109 (816) 502-9584 Website: [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eb82858d84ab88888d808a85988a9888829f92c584998c) **Contact:** Phyllis Hardwick Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a13141c153a19191c111b14091b0919130e035415081d) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2013 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2015 Number of sponsored projects: 5 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5%-10% administrative fee. Varies by project, depending on administrative capacity/needs. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Geographic: Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area - Other: Sponsored projects must demonstrate community development initiatives that strengthen human, financial and social capital. They must have a core purpose that furthers the mission of CCF and provides an inclusive and direct benefit to communities within CCF’s service area. Eligible projects must identify as one of the following categories: a project or initiative of a social enterprise business; a project or initiative by an organization working to become, but has not yet received, legal 501(c)(3) status; a project or initiative of an unincorporated association that can be completed over a pre-determined period; or a social enterprise wishing to receive ongoing administrative support from CCF as a Model A sponsored project. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Organizational development - Receiving property and stock donations - Other: Grant application/reporting assistance. The CCF Fiscal Sponsorship program provides an alternative to starting a nonprofit for mission-aligned, community development projects. Sponsored organizations or projects may use the fiscal sponsorship to receive grants, tax-deductible contributions, and other revenues for charitable purposes. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Community Capital Fund (CCF) is a Community Development Corporation that provides grants, technical assistance, and coaching to support under-resourced neighborhoods and businesses in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, helping to advance Asset Based Community Development and increase financial, human and social capital. ■■■ PAGE 5 OF 44 — Daylight Community Arts Foundation ■■■ # Daylight Community Arts Foundation #### **Daylight Community Arts Foundation** 273 W. 254th St. Bronx, NY 10471 Website: [daylightbooks.org/pages/fiscal-sponsorship](https://daylightbooks.org/pages/fiscal-sponsorship) **Contact:** Michael Itkoff President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6dbdfddd3f6d2d7cfdadfd1dec2d4d9d9ddc598d9c4d1) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2014 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2023 Number of sponsored projects: 5 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Typically the fee is 7% although this can vary based on the administrative responsibilities for each grant award. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Other: Daylight is committed to serving as a platform for important and engaged visual art around the world **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Education - Political advocacy/social justice **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Organizational development - Receiving property and stock donations **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Daylight seeks out emerging and mid-career photographic artists and showcases them to a global audience via both print and digital publishing programs. By exploring the documentary mode alongside conceptual photographic work, Daylight raises awareness about important issues of the day while revitalizing the relationship between art, photography and the world at large. Our fiscal sponsorship program is one of the many ways that Daylight Community Arts Foundation supports photographic artists in sharing their work. ■■■ PAGE 6 OF 44 — Documentary Educational Resources ■■■ # Documentary Educational Resources ### **Documentary Educational Resources** 108 Water St., Suite 5A Watertown, MA 02742-4698 (617) 926-0491 Website: [www.der.org](https://www.der.org/) **Contact:** Alice Apley Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#01606d686264416564732f6e7366) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1971 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1972 Number of sponsored projects: 40 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** $100 project initiation fee. Administrative fees are 5-8% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Other: The project must have a media-related component. We do not sponsor narrative films. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Ethnographic and documentary films and media including short-form, long-form, interactive and new media projects - Film festivals, screenings and events related to the history and contemporary practice of documentary filmmaking - Educational programming related to documentary film **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Organizational development - Receiving property and stock donations - Other:Consulting on fundraising and grant writing, story development, and film festival, distribution and outreach strategies. We also convene rough cut screenings and feedback sessions. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** DER is a non-profit media arts organization that serves an international community interested in ethnographic, cross-cultural and documentary film. Founded in 1968, DER has been serving filmmakers and educators through our Distribution and Filmmaker Services Programs for nearly 50 years. ■■■ PAGE 7 OF 44 — Ecologistics Inc. ■■■ # Ecologistics Inc. #### **Ecologistics Inc.** 633 Ramona Ave. SPC 103 Los Osos, CA 93402 (805) 548-0597 Website: [ecologistics.org/](https://ecologistics.org/) **Contact:** Stacey Hunt CEO [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a33343c351a3f393536353d33292e3339297435283d) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2010 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2013 Number of sponsored projects: 51 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 6% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Has an advisory group **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Environment/sustainable growth - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Organizational development - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** We work and network with other nonprofit organizations and agencies to popularize innovative solutions to ecological problems and to provide a hub for sharing scientific developments and to promote socially responsible and environmentally just institutions. We also consult with and serve as a resource for public agencies and nonprofit organizations, and we develop, conduct, and sponsor programs to provide training in proactive citizenship and leadership. ■■■ PAGE 8 OF 44 — Educational Media Foundation, Inc ■■■ # Educational Media Foundation, Inc #### **Educational Media Foundation, Inc** 199 Cranston Dr. W Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 596-5259 Website: [https://www.EducationalMediaFoundation.org](https://www.EducationalMediaFoundation.org) **Contact:** Mickey Youmans President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82ebece4edc2c7e6f7e1e3f6ebedece3eecfe7e6ebe3c4edf7ece6e3f6ebedecacedf0e5) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2001 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2001 Number of sponsored projects: 3 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5%-20%, depending on EMF’s involvement in the project and the amount of reporting required by funders. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Other: Media as a central acquisition and distribution tool **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based, religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth Development **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Organizational development - Receiving property and stock donations - Other: Media production and distribution consultation **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** The Educational Media Foundation, Inc. collaborates with scholars, media producers, foundations and institutions nationwide to facilitate the production and distribution of communications media that preserve and communicate critical voices, viewpoints and issues about arts, culture, the environment, ethics, health, history, the media, medicine, sports and more. Our job is to research and identify issues regionally, nationally and internationally that express the core principles of the EMF that could benefit from media treatment. ■■■ PAGE 9 OF 44 — Empowerment Works ■■■ # Empowerment Works ### **Empowerment Works** 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (415) 967-1711 Website: [www.empowermentworks.org/fiscal.html](https://www.empowermentworks.org/fiscal.html) **Contact:** Melanie St. James Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d7b1bea4b4b6bb97b2baa7b8a0b2a5bab2b9a3a0b8a5bca4f9b8a5b0) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2001 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2003 Number of sponsored projects: 35 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% plus one-time onboarding fee of $275 after application is approved **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values: Must advance Empowerment Works’ broad mission toward a healthier, culturally rich, biodiverse future. - Has an advisory group: Must have three primary advisors/team members supporting one accountable representative to Empowerment Works. - Other: Empowerment Works is a facilitating organization building a global network of Partners In Empowerment. We aim to integrate projects as much as possible in events such as [TheGlobalSummit.org](http://theglobalsummit.org) and inspiring media and other collaborative initiatives. See our Website for more information. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Transportation - Women - Youth development - Other: Empowerment Works’ fiscal sponsorship advisory committee approves projects each month. Please review [www.empowermentworks.org/fiscal.html](http://www.empowermentworks.org/fiscal.html) and submit to [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f79766c7c7e735f7a726f70687a6d727a716b68706d746c31706d78) **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting: Project bank account set up and guidance - Insurance: Board of directors insurance and management - Receiving property and stock donations: Case-by-case basis - Tax reporting: General compliance, 1099s/W9s - Other: We also host community outreach workshops, social impact salons, and a project group on Facebook to share tools; online fundraising **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** Our philosophy: When people are empowered, they contribute more positively to their communities and to our world. Our mission: Empowerment Works is dedicated to empowering people, businesses and organizations with the tools, resources and knowledge they need to co-create a healthy, culturally rich and biodiverse future. ■■■ PAGE 10 OF 44 — The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick ■■■ # The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick #### **The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick** 22 South Market St., Suite 1 Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 662-1561 Website: [http://www.federatedcharities.org](http://www.federatedcharities.org) **Contact:** Elin Ross Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a1f081509093a1c1f1e1f081b0e1f1e19121b08130e131f095415081d) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1994 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2017 Number of sponsored projects: 6 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Sliding scale, dependent on complexity of project, 6%-21% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Must be located in Maryland and have a significant service population in Frederick County, MD **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Homelessness - Housing - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Office space - Organizational development - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** As part of our activities as a nonprofit center, we offer fiscal sponsorship primarily to new and emerging 501C3 organizations although we have also provided sponsorship to private, project-based activities that want to direct their proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. ■■■ PAGE 11 OF 44 — Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc. ■■■ # Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc. **Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc.** 9100 Purdue Rd., Suite 115 Indianapolis, IN 46268 (463) 229-0230 Website: [https://www.fiscalsponsorshipallies.org](https://www.fiscalsponsorshipallies.org) Contact: Zachary Kester President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cf6edefcceae5ffefede0fffce3e2ffe3feffe4e5fcede0e0e5e9ffa2e3feeb) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2020 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2020 Number of sponsored projects: 100 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 3.39% **Eligibility criteria:** - Type of service - No government funding **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Food insecurity - Health/nutrition - Homelessness - Housing - International development - Mental health - Parks/Open space - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping - Legal services - Organizational development - Tax reporting - Other: Marketing services **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that exists to offer the best fiscal sponsorship services at affordable rates to those engaging in charitable work for the larger community. ■■■ PAGE 12 OF 44 — FJC ■■■ # FJC ### **FJC** 225 West 39th St., 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 (212) 714-0001 Website: [www.fjc.org](https://www.fjc.org/) **Contact:** Sophia Trombold Program Administrator [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e397918c8e818c8f87a3858980cd8c9184) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1995 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1999 Number of sponsored projects: 160 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** At the time an application is approved, a transactional fee of 4% to 6% will be determined. All contributions received on behalf of the project will be subject to the transactional fee; the balance of the contribution received is applied to the account. There is also an annual fee of 1% of the average daily balance maintained in the account. This fee is posted to the account quarterly at a rate of one-quarter of 1%. **Eligibility criteria:** **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development - Other: FJC will consider any project that is operated exclusively for any activity defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Receiving contributions including property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** FJC is a boutique public charity that offers donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorships, collective-giving accounts, and many other philanthropic vehicles that enable nonprofit organizations and their supporters to achieve their missions. The organization combines philanthropic intent and commitment to the nonprofit sector with business acumen and strong capabilities around finance and impact investing. ■■■ PAGE 13 OF 44 — Foundation for the Mid South ■■■ # Foundation for the Mid South ### **Foundation for the Mid South** 134 East Amite St. Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 355-8167 ext. 112 Website: [www.fndmidsouth.org](https://www.fndmidsouth.org/) **Contact:** Cassio Batteast VP of Programs [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5330313227273632202713353d373e3a37203c26273b7d3c2134) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1990 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1998 Number of sponsored projects: 246 **Administrative charges:** Our fees range from 5%-20% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Only projects located in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Economic development - Education - Youth development - Other: Community development; disaster relief; nutrition; health and wellness; environmental sustainability; workforce development; truth and racial healing **Services we offer projects:** - Other: Our focus is on strengthening four key priorities essential for prosperous communities and a strong region: Supporting efforts to help students succeed academically by strengthening traditional education systems and community institutions; promoting physical and mental well-being to improve the overall health status in the region; helping people of impoverished communities become financially secure to break the cycle of generational poverty and move up the economic ladder. **Organization description:** The Foundation for the Mid South invests in people and strategies to build philanthropy and promote racial, social and economic equity in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. We work to enhance community resources and leadership through regional cooperation. By using private philanthropic resources, we fund, develop and promote programs in education, economic development, and support for families and children. The Foundation brings people and organizations together by forming networks, collaborations and partnerships throughout the region. ■■■ PAGE 14 OF 44 — From the Heart Productions ■■■ # From the Heart Productions ### **From the Heart Productions, Inc.** 1013 Harbor Ave. #53 Oxnard, CA 93035 (805) 984-0098 Website: [www.fromtheheartproductions.com](https://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/) **Contact:** Carole Dean President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dab9bba8b5b6bfb6bfbfbebfbbb49abdb7bbb3b6f4b9b5b7) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1992 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1998 Number of sponsored projects: 200 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Our fee is 6% for checks and credit cards plus the credit card fee. **Eligibility criteria:** - Minimum budget: $10,000 **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Education - Faith-based/religious - Health/nutrition - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth development - Other: We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society. We want compelling stories with heartfelt characters. **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Receiving property and stock donations - Filmmakers can receive donations of free goods and major discounts - Crypto currency donations - We review your proposal/log line/outline for the film and give advice for improvements. We help you with your pitch and teach you crowdfunding. Carole Dean personally works with you to get your package to the highest level possible for grants and donations. Approval for fiscal sponsorship is normally done within 5 days. In addition, we work with Kickstarter, Seed and Spark and Kickstarter and offer special rates for crowdfunding on their platforms. Our website lists fiscal sponsor benefits, information on our Roy W. Dean Film Grants, other available grants, as well as articles on creating your proposal, funding information and much more to keep you busy collecting checks. **Organization description:** From the Heart is dedicated to promoting films that are unique and make a contribution to society. ■■■ PAGE 15 OF 44 — Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico ■■■ # Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico #### **Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico** P.O. Box 70362 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8362 (787) 721-1037 Website: [https://www.fcpr.org](https://www.fcpr.org) **Contact:** Mary Ann Gabino Senior Vice-President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d7bab0b6b5beb9b897b1b4a7a5f9b8a5b0) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1986 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2000 Number of sponsored projects: 4 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Geographic **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Housing - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Receiving property and stock donations **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** We are a 32-year-old community foundation, the only one of its kind in Puerto Rico and the first one in the Caribbean Region. We are philanthropic advisors to donor advised and designated funds that provide grants and scholarships to the communities. We also provide grants, capacity building, technical assistance to target community’s pressing needs, and fiscal sponsorship to local nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status. ■■■ PAGE 16 OF 44 — Full Spectrum Features NFP ■■■ # Full Spectrum Features NFP #### **Full Spectrum Features NFP** 2936 N. Southport Ave., Suite 225 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 234-7643 Website: [http://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com](http://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com) **Contact:** Gregory Collins Director of Artist Programs [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f99e8b9c9e968b80b99f8c95958a899c9a8d8b8c949f9c988d8c8b9c8ad79a9694) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2015 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2017 Number of sponsored projects: 31 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 6% admin fee **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Types of projects or services we sponsor: - Arts and culture - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Other: We provide mission-aligned projects with critical support for grantwriting, tax-deductible donations and crowdfunding. We also offer project consultations, a unique project page on our website, and discounts on products and services. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model D, Group Extension **Organization description:** Full Spectrum Features NFP is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing diversity in the independent film industry by producing, exhibiting and supporting the work of women, LGBTQ and minority filmmakers. ■■■ PAGE 17 OF 44 — Fund for Constitutional Government ■■■ # Fund for Constitutional Government #### **Fund for Constitutional Government** 1100 13th St. NW #800 Washington, D.C. 20005 (401) 523-9256 Website: [https://www.fcgonline.org/](https://www.fcgonline.org/) **Contact:** Sophia Cole Program Advisor [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e4d514e56575f7e585d5951505257505b10514c59) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1973 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2006 Number of sponsored projects: 7 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 7% on income **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Minimum budget **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Economic development - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - International development - Political advocacy/social justice - Women **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance - Legal services - Office space - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Other: Ad hoc programmatic support **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** The Fund for Constitutional Government (FCG) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting democracy, government and corporate transparency, fair economies, and the fights against corruption and climate change. FCG serves as a fiscal sponsor for new and established advocacy projects with objectives aligned with our mission. FCG does not make unsolicited grants. ■■■ PAGE 18 OF 44 — Fusion Partnerships, Inc. ■■■ # Fusion Partnerships, Inc. ### **Fusion Partnerships, Inc.** 1601 Guilford Ave., 2 South Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 889-4700 Website: [www.fusiongroup.org](https://www.fusiongroup.org/) **Contact:** Sarah McCann Director of Partnerships [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#36455b5555575858765043455f5958514459434618594451) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2000 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2003 Number of sponsored projects: 125 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Model A 10%, Model C 5%. Some exceptions made. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Geographic: focus Baltimore City and surrounding region - Has or is willing to form an advisory group - Other: We accept projects in the Baltimore region and state of Maryland right now. Willingness to participate in collaborative work among other projects and programs for social change. Understand what fiscal sponsorship means. Commit to work in nonhierarchical and antiracist organizational structures. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Food insecurity/nutrition/food justice - Health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance - Legal services - Organizational development - Payroll - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Through collaborative action, including fiscal sponsorship, facilitation, and community grantmaking, Fusion Partnerships works as a catalyst for social justice and peace. Fusion’s vision is to create a Baltimore where everyone has equitable access to resources and opportunities. We serve as an inclusive solution that protects and nurtures small innovative organizations and initiatives. Our platform amplifies the voices of grassroots leaders, recognizes and claims their value, and refines their vision. Through our work, a larger and more diverse pool of grassroots community leaders can contribute and participate in solutions for social change. ■■■ PAGE 19 OF 44 — Givsum Foundation ■■■ # Givsum Foundation ##### **Givsum Foundation** 1954 Placentia, Unit 208 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 391-1190 Website [https://www.givsumfoundation.org](https://www.givsumfoundation.org) **Contact** Chrissy Obermeyer Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#40232832293333390027293633352d6e232f2d) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2010 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2013 Number of sponsored projects: 12 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** $750 annual fee **Eligibility criteria:** Aligned mission values Types of projects or services we sponsor: - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth Development **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Computer IT - Legal services - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** The Givsum Foundation’s mission is to advance philanthropy through fiscal sponsorships, donor-based technology, nonprofit re-grants and financial support of social enterprises. ■■■ PAGE 20 OF 44 — Global Peace Media ■■■ # Global Peace Media #### **Global Peace Media** 147 Surrey Court Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 962-3841 Website: [https://globalpeacemedia.org](https://globalpeacemedia.org) **Contact:** Azarra Anna CEO and Founder [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0f6863606d6e637f6a6e6c6a626a6b666e3d3d4f7f7d607b6061626e6663216c6062) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1993 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2019 Number of sponsored projects: 12 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Standard and current fee is 5%, but fees are negotiable. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Other: We will sponsor any group helping to create a healthier and better world. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Services we offer projects: - Receiving property and stock donations **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Global Peace Media is a multicultural organization that produces TV/radio/video programs that highlight economic, social and environmental justice problems, present solutions to fix those problems and encourage all to take action to create a better world. Our achievements include the ground-breaking TV series “Global Vision” and the production and broadcasting of more than 500 shows. We will consider serving as a fiscal sponsor for projects that are aligned with our mission. Projects, which need not be media related, remain their own separate entity. Global Peace Media assures that the money donated to the project is being used to accomplish tax-exempt purposes. The project/group, however, is responsible for its own tax reporting and liability issues. ■■■ PAGE 21 OF 44 — Good Causes, Inc. ■■■ # Good Causes, Inc. #### **Good Causes, Inc.** 272 Broadway Albany, N.Y. 12204 (518) 434-9194 Website: [https://goodcausesinc.org](https://goodcausesinc.org) **Contact:** Joseph Pellegrino Program Accounting Coordinator [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9af3f4fcf5dafdf5f5fef9fbefe9ffe9f3f4f9b4f5e8fd) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2006 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1998 Number of sponsored projects: 18 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Engagement fee, $400; fiscal sponsorship services, $40/hour, billed in 1/2 hour increments (1/2 hour minimum), include bank reconciliations, cash receipts and disbursements, file maintenance, third-party reporting/vouchering, general ledger, subsidiary ledger maintenance, budgeting assistance, accounts receivable/payable maintenance, payroll journal maintenance. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Has an advisory group **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Computer IT - Human resource management - Insurance - Legal services - Organizational development - Payroll Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Founded in 1998, Good Causes, Inc. (formerly Innovative Charitable Initiatives, Inc.) offers administrative services including fiscal sponsorship, employee administration and a temporary home for programs in transition. We serve emerging charitable groups, collaboratives, consortiums and funders supporting transitioning programs. Good Causes has worked with many respected New York and national grantmakers and successfully administered federal, state and local governmental grants on behalf of our sponsored programs. Good Causes is a part of the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. Family of Nonprofit Services. ■■■ PAGE 22 OF 44 — Goodnation Foundation ■■■ # Goodnation Foundation #### **Goodnation Foundation** 1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl. New York, NY 10036 (646) 907-8269 Website: [https://www.goodnation.io/fiscal-sponsorship](https://www.goodnation.io/fiscal-sponsorship) **Contact:** Meghan Zichelli Chief Operating Officer [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#29444c4e414847694e46464d47485d404647074046) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2017 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2019 Number of sponsored projects: 33 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Goodnation operates on a sliding scale from 1.5%-9.5% depending on your annual revenue and needs. We do not charge a setup fee. See the full fee structure on our website. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Minimum budget ($200,000 annually) - Other: Initiative in line with Goodnation’s mission; a 24-month budget reflecting an annual fundraising goal of at least $200,000; known network of existing or potential committed donors; bandwidth and ability to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan; understanding that funds raised are to be used in line with c3 or c4 work and not in pursuit of making a profit; ability to track and share expenses regularly. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Food insecurity/Nutritionist - Health - Homelessness - Housing - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: Good Nation will sponsor projects in more than 35 cause areas **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing (we file Goodnation’s 990 and audit, which includes our programs’ funds) - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance (Programs are covered under our general and professional liability insurance) - Payroll (Goodnation offers payroll services and full benefits for programs to opt into) - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Other: We sponsor c3 and c4 funds. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Goodnation addresses the root causes of societal problems by empowering changemakers and driving meaningful social impact as a trusted fiscal sponsor and innovator. ■■■ PAGE 23 OF 44 — Jumpstart Labs ■■■ # Jumpstart Labs #### **Jumpstart Labs** 2801 Ocean Park Blvd., No 348 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 424-3670 Website: [https://jumpstartlabs.org](https://jumpstartlabs.org) **Contact:** Joshua Avedon , CEO/Co-Founder [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f59f9a869d8094b59f90829c869d9f8098858681948781db9a8792) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2009 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2009 Number of sponsored projects: 20 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5%-7% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Type of service **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Drug treatment Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Health/nutrition - Housing International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development - Other: Civic engagement, collective impact, community building, creative philanthropy, systems change **Services we offer projects:** - Organizational development - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Jumpstart is a philanthropic research & design lab based in Los Angeles. Jumpstart’s unique combination of original research, crafted convenings, strategic thinking and direct support enables creative change-makers — philanthropists and institutional leaders alike — to realize their own visions and advance the common good. Our fiscal sponsorship program is designed to provide a simple solution to forming a new charitable project. The idea is to lower the cost of market entry, speed time to action, and provide basic management skills to project leaders who hope to grow their initiative into a 501(c)(3). ■■■ PAGE 24 OF 44 — MarinLink ■■■ # MarinLink ### **MarinLink** 5800 Northgate Mall, Suite 250 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 472-0211 Website: [www.marinlink.org](https://www.marinlink.org/) **Contact:** Mary O’Mara Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caa7abb8b38aa7abb8a3a4a6a3a4a1e4a5b8ad) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2004 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2005 Number of sponsored projects: 80+ **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 3.5% to 15%. Application fee of $150. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Other: We require a $400 minimum deposit in all bank accounts. Projects must raise a minimum of $3,500 per year to remain active or an annual fee $400 will be charged. Projects must carry insurance. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Office space: meeting; MarinLink University **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model B, Independent Contractor Project **Organization description:** MarinLink is one of Marin County’s most innovative non profits. MarinLink has developed a variety of programs engaging businesses, non profits and individuals in meaningful projects that address important and unmet community needs. We pride ourselves on our community collaborations. This is most evident through our Fiscal Sponsorship Program where we support wonderful projects and events that benefit our community and the world at large. ■■■ PAGE 25 OF 44 — Media Arts Center San Diego ■■■ # Media Arts Center San Diego ### **Media Arts Center San Diego** 2921 ElCajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 230-1938 ext. 101 Website: [www.mediaartscenter.org](https://www.mediaartscenter.org/) **Contact:** Ethan van Thillo Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d0b5a4b8b1be90bdb5b4b9b1b1a2a4a3b3b5bea4b5a2febfa2b7) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1999 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1999 Number of sponsored projects: 9 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% admin. Fee only **Eligibility criteria:** - Other: We have no specific eligibility criteria and have helped various organizations and projects. However, MACSD would ideally like to be a fiscal sponsor for media-related projects, organizations or productions. That said, MACSD is happy to assist any project or small group that needs assistance. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Education - Festivals and events - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Youth development - Other: Media arts, video productions, film/video groups/projects. **Services we offer projects:** **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Mission Statement: Media Arts Center San Diego promotes access to film and video as tools for community self-expression and social change and supports the professional development of media artists. Vision Statement: Media Arts Center San Diego endorses the inclusion of underrepresented communities in the media arts field and the portrayal of accurate images of these communities by mainstream media and promotes community access to and use of media technology. ■■■ PAGE 26 OF 44 — Mission Earth ■■■ # Mission Earth #### **Mission Earth** 1257 Worcester Rd., #312 Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 872-3300 Website: [http://www.mission.earth](http://www.mission.earth) **Contact:** Harry Meltzer Operations Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#563e3724242f163b3f25253f393878333724223e) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2015 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2016 Number of sponsored projects: 40 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Funds raised in a a calendar year: first $5,000, 4.5%; $5,001 to $50,000, 6.5%; $50,001 o $250,000, 8.5%; $250,001 to $500,000, 7.5%; $500,001 to $1,000,000, 6.5%; everything over $1,000,000, 5.50% **Eligibility criteria:** Other: Any project or effort that contributes to the public good will be considered. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Homelessness - Housing - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Insurance - Legal services - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Other: Mission.Earth handles the back office work so the project workers’ time is freed up to focus on action. Mission.Earth processes all donations for the individual projects, files appropriate paperwork with government agencies, pays the project’s related bills. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship - Model D, Group Exemption - Model F, Technical Assistance - Model L, Single Member LLC - Other: We do not adhere to any one model or framework and have operated successfully across various models depending on projects’ needs. **Organization description:** The mission of Mission.Earth (Sponsor, Inc.) is to empower, educate and encourage our partners so as to enable maximum impact on progressive social innovation. We provide a platform and collaborative community so that administration and regulation does not impede positive social action. We are a small, volunteer-led dedicated fiscal sponsor. With fiscal sponsorship, you can solicit tax-deductible donations and apply for grants without going through the onerous process of launching a 501(c)(3). Our program is accessible nationwide and in every discipline. We seek to enable your work and then get out of your way. ■■■ PAGE 27 OF 44 — National Center for Reason and Justice ■■■ # National Center for Reason and Justice #### **National Center for Reason and Justice** 77 Highland St., #3 Roxbury, MA 02119-1582 (617) 427-0179 Website: [www.ncrj.org](https://www.ncrj.org/) **Contact:** Robert B. Chatelle Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8b5bfaa98b6bbaab2f6b7aabf) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2002 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2002 Number of sponsored projects: 18 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% of contributions. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values: We sponsor defense funds for falsely accused and/or wrongfully convicted individuals. Currently, we only consider cases where the alleged victim(s) are minors. - Type of service: Defense Funds. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Political advocacy/social justice - Other: Legal **Services we offer projects:** - Legal services **Organization description:** We hope to educate the public about current injustices and also to facilitate financial and legal assistance for the falsely accused and wrongfully convicted. Currently, we do not have the resources to provide this assistance directly. But we will act as a fiscal sponsor of community groups striving to free the innocent. ■■■ PAGE 28 OF 44 — North Dakota Community Foundation ■■■ # North Dakota Community Foundation ### **North Dakota Community Foundation** P.O. Box 387 Bismarck, ND 58502-0387 (701) 222-8349 Website: [www.ndcf.net](https://www.ndcf.net/) **Contact:** Kevin J. Dvorak President & CEO [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f09b94869f82919bb09e949396de9e9584) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1976 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1980 Number of sponsored projects: 7 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** The fee, which ranges between 3% and 10%, is negotiated based on the circumstances of the sponsorship arrangement. The sponsored organization is charged a fee on all funds as deposited with the foundation. Funds are then made available to be spent as appropriate and in alignment with the mission of both the sponsored group and the foundation. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Geographic: North Dakota and contiguous areas **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development - Other: We are open to sponsoring any groups that strive to build stronger communities through philanthropy. All applications for fiscal sponsorship will be reviewed to determine if the goals of both the applicant and the foundation align. If it is determined that sponsoring the applying group will further the work of the foundation, an agreement outlining both party’s responsibilities will be drawn up. **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Computer IT - Organizational development - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Organization description:** The North Dakota Community Foundation was organized in October 1976 and became fully operational Jan. 1, 1977. It is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) statewide public nonprofit tax-exempt corporation that receives and distributes charitable funds to support a wide range of programs that benefit North Dakotans. The office staff, under the supervision of its volunteer board of directors, carries on the work of the foundation. Board members are appointed from major professional groups in North Dakota and from the public at large. All grant distribution decisions are made by the NDCF Board of Directors. ■■■ PAGE 29 OF 44 — Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education ■■■ # Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education ### **Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education** Portland, OR (360) 688-9493 Website: [https://www.naame.org](https://www.naame.org) **Contact:** Bruce Wilkinson Board Secretary [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89ebfbfceaecc9e7e8e8e4eca7e6fbee) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1991 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2015 Number of sponsored projects: 4 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** We evaluate your needs and offer what we can. For large grant checks we may charge as little as 5%. For more complicated projects we want to form a closer relationship and consider ways to help with more backend administration. We’re working toward fiscal projects that contribute more for a comprehensive backend commons and interrelated synergy. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values: We’re very broad **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development - Other: Media **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting: scalable - Computer IT: limited - Organizational development: skills - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Other: media **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship - Model D, Group Exemption - Model E, Supporting Organization - Model F, Technical Assistance **Organization description:** The Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education has it’s roots in grassroots monthly syndicated print publications. In the past four years we’ve been reborn to a broadly focused group that is organizing around supporting grassroots cooperative media, especially low-power FM, small film collectives and more. We are all-volunteer with a dynamic team deeply involved in movement work in Washington, Oregon and beyond. We have a lot of upcoming projects moving forward. ■■■ PAGE 30 OF 44 — Omprakash ■■■ # Omprakash #### **Omprakash** 7511 Greenwood Ave. North #4161 Seattle, WA 98103 (203) 554-0350 Website: [http://www.omprakash.org/become-a-partner](http://www.omprakash.org/become-a-partner) **Contact:** Willy Oppenheim Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d4a545151447d52504d4f5c565c4e5513524f5a) Adam L. Allan-Spencer Director of Accounting and Operations [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ccada8ada18ca3a1bcbeada7adbfa4e2a3beab) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2007 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2007 Number of sponsored projects: 250 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** There are no membership fees to join. Organizations selected to join the Omprakash network will be charged a flat 2% administrative fee on donations after the first $10,000 raised. (Zero fees on the first $10,000 raised.) Donors have the option to cover the 2% fee, plus the 2.2% credit card processing fee, if applicable, and monthly recurring donation processing is available. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values: Omprakash seeks mission-aligned Partners working to enact social change in a wide variety of areas. - Other: Complete application and interview process. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - LGBTQ+ - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: Omprakash aims to support social change organizations working across diverse thematic areas, including those that provide gender-based, human rights and LBBTQ+ advocacy. **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Computer IT - EdGE online learning platform - Human resource management - IT support and partner dashboard training - Organizational development and consultation - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Omprakash offers a dynamic, robust dashboard with myriad tools to our Partners. Set up crowdfunding campaigns, recruit volunteers, take online professional development courses, showcase stories, apply for in-house grants, attend conferences, and more. See [http://www.omprakash.org/become-a-partner](http://www.omprakash.org/become-a-partner) to learn more. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship - Model D, Group Extension - Model F, Technical Assistance **Organization description:** Omprakash is a 501c3 nonprofit that works at the intersection of community-based development, higher education, crowdfunding, digital learning and storytelling. Think Peace Corps / AmeriCorps meets GoFundMe meets Coursera meets Medium. There are two main pillars: 1) We connect social impact organizations in more than 40 countries with an audience of volunteers, donors and other supporters, and 2) We deliver customized online learning programs to universities, nonprofits and other collaborators that seek to deepen critical reflection and dialogue about processes of social change. ■■■ PAGE 31 OF 44 — On Sacred Ground Land Trust ■■■ # On Sacred Ground Land Trust #### **On Sacred Ground Land Trust** P.O. Box 1732 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 389-2301 Website: [https://www.onsacredgroundlandtrust.org](https://www.onsacredgroundlandtrust.org) **Contact:** Sarah Hanson Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ed9e8c9f8c85ad82839e8c8e9f88898a9f82988389818c8389999f989e99c3829f8a)Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2014 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2017 Number of sponsored projects: 4 **Fiscal sponsorship administrative charge:** We tell people to expect the typical range of 5%-15%, but what we charge depends on how the fiscal sponsorship affects our insurance, tax reporting, accounting, liability and staffing. We aim to stay within a reasonable charge that compensates us accordingly for the service we provide, yet helps a future nonprofit take flight. **Eligibility criteria** - Aligned mission values **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Homelessness - Housing - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: If any categories are aligned with our mission and core values, projects, programs and organizations will be considered. We understand intersectionality. **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Insurance - Legal services - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship - Model L, Single Member LLC **Organization Description** On Sacred Ground aims to restore our deep connection to all living beings in order to create a biodiverse, abundant, harmonious relationship with our planet. Our core values and current priorities include: biodiversity, deep ecology, environmental education, indigenous stewardship ethics, permaculture and stewardship of future generations. We are a group of passionate stewards of the land and sea, dedicated to caring for the natural cycles of life for future generations. We are rooted in and guided by the earth’s inherent wisdom. ■■■ PAGE 32 OF 44 — Operation Restoration ■■■ # Operation Restoration #### **Operation Restoration** 1450 Poydras St., Suite #2260 New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 322-8207 Website: [https://www.or-nola.org/](https://www.or-nola.org/) **Contact:** Brianna Carr Movement Builder Specialist [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f76717170697e6b7670715f706d327170737e31706d78) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2016 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2019 Number of sponsored projects: 25 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Fiscal sponsorship fees range from 0 to 25% of the fiscally sponsored organization’s secured revenues. The fees are determined on a case-by-case basis and are subject to change only when both parties agree. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Type of service: Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Environment/sustainable growth - LGBTQ - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth development - Other: Our fiscal sponsorship program is designed to serve as a catalyst for change by providing fiscal sponsorship and developing the leadership skills of individuals, primarily those who identify as Black women and gender-nonconforming individuals, founders, CEOs and executive directors. **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Organizational development - Payroll - Other: Coaching, back office support, fiscal management, fund development, infrastructure development, incubation **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship - Model F, Technical Assistance **Organization** Formed in 2016 and led by formerly incarcerated women, Operation Restoration’s mission is to support women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives and discover new possibilities. Operation Restoration was built to shift resources to the community and provide critical support addressing the conditions that create injustice. ■■■ PAGE 33 OF 44 — Pact Donation Collective Inc. ■■■ # Pact Donation Collective Inc. #### **Pact Donation Collective Inc.** 419 Herkimer Street 4B Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213 (631) 681-9746 Website: [https://pactcollective.xyz](https://pactcollective.xyz) **Contact:** Marisa Rando President [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d0d1c1e091f163d1a101c1411531e1210) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2022 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2023 Number of sponsored projects: 1 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% via Open Collective **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Only projects located in our state or region - Other: Projects focused on inter-community care, healing and education **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Children, youth and families - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - Homelessness - Housing - LGBTQ - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Tax reporting - Other: Our organization can help send donation receipts to donors giving $200 or more. We will also file your group’s taxes with ours each year. **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization** Pact’s primary mission is to sustain the timeless principle of mutual aid, where communities support one another not as an act of charity, but in recognition of the interconnectedness of well-being. Our goal is to enhance these support networks, building on the cumulative efforts of those who came before us. ■■■ PAGE 34 OF 44 — Pan Left Productions ■■■ # Pan Left Productions ### **Pan Left Productions** 631 South 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 792-9171 Website: [www.panleft.org](https://www.panleft.org/) **Contact:** Mary Charlotte Thurtle Co-Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91e1f0fffdf4f7e5d1e1f0fffdf4f7e5bffee3f6) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1994 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2000 Number of sponsored projects: 3 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** We charge a $150 set-up fee, as well as a sliding scale of 5%-10% of monies received. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development - Other: Film and video production **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Payroll - Tax reporting **Organization description:** We are a membership-driven collective of progressive artists. Our mission is threefold: to create and distribute videos — nonfiction, documentary, narrative and experimental — that educate and expose viewers to social, political and cultural issues; to promote do-it-yourself media and creative expression through video and other media arts; to provide an outlet for creative, artistic expression and dialogue. ■■■ PAGE 35 OF 44 — Panorama Global ■■■ # Panorama Global #### **Panorama Global** 2101 4th Ave., Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 420-2518 Website: [https://panoramaglobal.org/](https://panoramaglobal.org/) **Contact:** To inquire about fiscal sponsorship at Panorama, please fill out our [Fiscal Sponsorship Intake form.](https://panoramagroup.tfaforms.net/) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2017 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2017 Number of sponsored projects: 22 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Panorama strives to co-develop solutions to maximize social impact, and this goal is reflected in our fiscal sponsorship fee structure. Rather than charging a standard fee, we carefully assess the support needs required for success and tailor our fees to the level of administrative support required by an individual project. Based on discussions of needs, the fee structure may include a start-up fee, a percentage of overall funds managed and/or a sliding scale percentage if funds raised exceed a certain level. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Food insecurity/Nutrition - Health - International development - LGBTQ - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting - Other: Grant management, international staffing solutions, international & domestic grantmaking, online donor platform, infrastructure support **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** Panorama Global empowers individuals and organizations at all stages to transform aspirations into action and ideas into impact. Our platform for social change is designed to maximize social impact in partnership with leaders and organizations working across all issues, sectors, and geographies, because we know that while world-changing ideas can emerge from leaders anywhere, it’s only when we work together that real change will take hold. We tackle a wide range of social issues, recognizing there are common connections, patterns, intersections, and cross-cutting solutions between them. From pandemic preparedness to women’s leadership to LGBTQ+ mental health, Panorama catalyzes change wherever we see gaps and needs. Our platform is designed to be flexible, scalable, and compatible with every partner’s unique needs. Whether Panorama is leading the charge, supporting behind the scenes, or connecting the dots and stepping away, we are always focused on maximizing impact. The defining features of our approach include a systems-thinking mindset, a deep belief in collaboration over competition, and a solutions-oriented optimism that strives toward new frontiers of what is possible. Our role as a fiscal sponsor is to be your trusted partner, so you can focus on bringing bold ideas to life. ■■■ PAGE 36 OF 44 — Players Philanthropy Fund ■■■ # Players Philanthropy Fund #### **Players Philanthropy Fund** 1122 Kenilworth Dr., #201 Towson, MD 21204 (410) 825-0995 ext. 1 Website: [https://ppf.org](https://ppf.org) **Contact**: Joseph McKay Business Development Associate [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d37322e382d351d2d2d3b73322f3a) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2010 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2015 Number of sponsored projects: 600 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 6%, from aggregate monthly deposits into the Fund **Eligibility criteria:** - Minimum Budget: $30,000 annually - Other: Adequate completion of fiscal sponsorship application found at [ppf.org/signup](#bkmrk-%C2%A0-10) **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Faith-based/religious - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing - International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: Documentary film **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Tax receipts (per IRS guidelines) - Dedicated project bank account with 24/7 read-only access - Expense and reimbursement processing - Inclusion in PPF’s form-990 tax filing and independent annual audit - Other: For all other services visit [ppf.org/fiscal-sponsorship](http://ppf.org/fiscal-sponsorship "http://ppf.org/fiscal-sponsorship") **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** PPF enables philanthropists to create a dedicated fund that can accept tax-deductible contributions to support qualified charitable missions. PPF is the proud fiscal sponsor of charitable initiatives for various philanthropists, including private individuals, athletes, entertainers, corporations and other types of entities. ■■■ PAGE 37 OF 44 — The Praxis Project ■■■ # The Praxis Project #### **The Praxis Project** P.O. Box 7259 Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 652-5850 Website: [www.thepraxisproject.org](https://www.thepraxisproject.org) **Contact:** Blair Franklin Senior Program Manager [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e2c222f273c0e3a262b3e3c2f36273d3e3c21242b2d3a60213c29) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2002 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2016 Number of sponsored projects: 20 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Fee for Model A is 10%-15% and 6%-8% for Model C, depending on the complexity, volume and risk of the project and the level of service and support provided by Praxis **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Type of service - Has an advisory group Note: All sponsored projects must actively further Praxis’ mission using strategies that address the social determinants of health. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Environment/sustainable growth - Food insecurity - Health/nutrition - Homelessness - Housing - LGBTQ - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Based on** ***Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right*****: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** The Praxis Project is a national organization that works in partnership with national, tribal, regional, state and local partners to achieve health justice for all communities. Our mission is to build healthy communities by transforming power relationsips and structures. Praxis supports policy advocacy and local organizing as part of a comprehensive strategy for change. We emphasize developing fields of work in ways that encourage multilevel, transdisciplinary learning and collaboration across issues, across the country and across the globe. National, multisite initiatives are a core part of our work as they operate as “laboratories” where we learn and share lessons for application in related fields to help us collectively move the work of health justice further, faster. ■■■ PAGE 38 OF 44 — Provincetown Community Compact ■■■ # Provincetown Community Compact #### **Provincetown Community Compact** 7 Carnes Lane Provincetown, MA 02657 (774) 840-0458 Website: [thecompact.org](http://thecompact.org) **Contact:** Jay Critchley Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#014b607841756964626e6c716062752f6e7366) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1993 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1993 Number of sponsored projects: 15 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Only projects located in Lower Cape Cod **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health - LGBTQ - Mental health - Open space/Parks - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Veterans - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Payroll - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** The Compact is a community-building and philanthropic organization. Its mission is to advance the culture, environment and economy of Provincetown and the Lower Cape. ■■■ PAGE 39 OF 44 — Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ■■■ # Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ### **Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors** 6 West 48th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 812-4330 Website: [www.rockpa.org](https://www.rockpa.org/) **Contact:** Yaremis Felix Senior Associate for Fiscal Sponsorship Operations [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b021d1e1712033b091418100b1a5514091c) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1991 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1991 Number of sponsored projects: 45 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** Our fees are customized for each client. They generally range from 5%-12% of distributions on an annual basis. Larger projects may operate off of a sliding scale that may be less than 5% in some cases. The fee range depends on many variables including, but not limited to, size of budget, number of transactions, geography, due diligence, risk levels, etc. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Minimum budget - Other: Projects must be aligned with RPA’s mission, expertise, values and policies. In addition, projects generally need to have a duration of at least one year and generally have an annual budget of $1 million or more. RPA prefers to engage projects where it is providing programmatic support in addition to administrative and management support. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - International development - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Youth development - Other: As long as projects are aligned with RPA’s mission, expertise, values and policies, RPA will consider a broad array of issue areas. **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors helps donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy throughout the world. The organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was developed by the Rockefeller family as its private philanthropy service, and traces its antecedents to John D. Rockefeller Sr., who in 1891 began to professionally manage his philanthropy “as if it were a business.” Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors represents the cumulative knowledge and experience of more than a century of high-quality professional service to America’s most philanthropic family. In addition to its fiscal sponsorship services, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors currently serves more than 150 donors in facilitating over $200 million in annual gifts and grants to more than two dozen countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and North America. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides research and counsel on charitable giving, develops philanthropic programs, and offers complete program, administrative and management services for foundations and trusts. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is one of the world’s largest philanthropy services, with 45 full-time staff in our New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco offices. Senior staff are frequent speakers and are quoted often in national publications and media. ■■■ PAGE 40 OF 44 — SIMA Studios ■■■ # SIMA Studios #### **SIMA Studios** 551 Norwich Dr. West Hollywood, CA 90048 (213) 807-6292 Website: [simastudios.org](https://simastudios.org) **Contact:** Daniela Kon Lieberberg Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#167e737a7a7956657f7b77656263727f796538796471) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2015 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2018 Number of sponsored projects: 73 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 7% **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Disaster relief - Drug treatment - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - Housing International development - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Veterans - Women - Youth development - Other: Media consulting, filmmaking, documentary filmmaking and virtual reality **Services we offer projects:** - Bookkeeping/accounting - Organizational development - Other: Donation management **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** SIMA is a nonprofit impact media agency. We amplify creative projects that advance positive social change and support content creators, activists, educators and changemakers worldwide. We accept fiscal sponsorship applications for all creative projects and from all independent producers, innovators, media artists and filmmakers actively working to advance positive social change. ■■■ PAGE 41 OF 44 — Southwest Research and Information Center ■■■ # Southwest Research and Information Center ### **Southwest Research and Information Center** P.O. Box 4524 Albuquerque, NM 87196-4524 (505) 262-1862 Website: [www.sric.org](https://www.sric.org/) **Contact:** Don Hancock Administrator [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#483b3a212b2c2726082d293a3c202421262366262d3c) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1972 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1982 Number of sponsored projects: 12 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 5% to 10%, depending upon level of services provided. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Geographic: primarily New Mexico - Has an advisory group **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Festivals and events - Health/nutrition - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Transportation - Women - Youth development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Office space - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Organization description:** SRIC is a multicultural organization working to promote the health of people and communities, protect natural resources, ensure citizen participation, and secure environmental and social justice now and for future generations. Fiscal sponsorship is one of many technical assistance services we provide to community groups for short-term projects or for long-term community efforts. ■■■ PAGE 42 OF 44 — Streams in the Desert Foundation, Inc. dba High Desert Community Foundation ■■■ # Streams in the Desert Foundation, Inc. dba High Desert Community Foundation #### **Streams in the Desert Foundation, Inc. dba High Desert Community Foundation** 20601 Hwy. 18, Suite 171 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 242-8877 Website: [https://hdcfoundation.org/](https://hdcfoundation.org/) **Contact:** Deanna Wilson Executive Director [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d5b1a2bcb9a6babb95bdb1b6b3baa0bbb1b4a1bcbabbfbbaa7b2) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1993 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1998 Number of sponsored projects: 48 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 6% of project revenues **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Geographic: Board-approved projects will strengthen the High Desert community of San Bernardino County in Southern California - Has an advisory group **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture - Children, youth and families - Economic development - Education - Environment/sustainable growth - Food insecurity - Health/nutrition - Homelessness - Housing - LGBTQ - Mental health - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Social services - Women - Youth Development **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Insurance - Organizational development - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project **Organization description:** High Desert Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life within our community by promoting responsible philanthropy and empowering community visionaries. Our Fiscal Sponsor Program provides a comprehensive alternative to starting up and running a nonprofit organization by enabling leaders to cultivate innovative ideas for social good without the bureaucratic red tape that goes along with creating a stand-alone organization. ■■■ PAGE 43 OF 44 — Third World Newsreel ■■■ # Third World Newsreel ### **Third World Newsreel** 545 Eighth Ave., Suite 550 New York, NY 10018 (212) 947-9277 ext. 16 Website: [www.twn.org](https://www.twn.org/) **Contact:** [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6c0a051f0f0d00331f1c03021f031e1f04051c2c181b0142031e0b) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1988 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1988 Number of sponsored projects: Approximately 50 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 1%-7% sliding scale depending on funding source and grant amount. **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission/values - Type of service - Other: We do not sponsor student-driven projects. **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Arts and culture: media arts projects **Services we offer projects:** - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Tax reporting **Organization description:** Third World Newsreel is one of the oldest alternative media arts organizations in the United States. We are committed to the creation and appreciation of independent and social issues media by and about people of color, and the peoples of developing countries around the world. ■■■ PAGE 44 OF 44 — Utah Cold Case Coalition ■■■ # Utah Cold Case Coalition #### **Utah Cold Case Coalition** 4885 S 900 E, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84117 (801) 386-6621 Website: [http://www.coldcasehelp.com](http://www.coldcasehelp.com) **Contact:** Karra Porter CEO [\[email protected\]](https://wiki.commons.nyc/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#593229362b2d3c2b193a312b302a333c37773a3634) Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2018 Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2021 Number of sponsored projects: 1 **Fiscal sponsorship fee:** 3%-10% of moneys held, depending on model and services **Eligibility criteria:** - Aligned mission values - Type of service: Our mission is to prevent crime and provide justice and closure to crime victims and their families **Types of projects or services we sponsor:** - Children, youth and families - Festivals and events - Homelessness - People or communities of color/minorities - Political advocacy/social justice - Women - Other: We are open to projects that are consistent with our crime prevention and social justice aims, including improving circumstances of and relationships among underrepresented or disadvantaged communities **Services we offer projects:** - Auditing - Bill paying - Bookkeeping/accounting - Human resource management - Insurance - Legal services - Office space - Organizational development - Payroll - Receiving property and stock donations - Tax reporting **Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:** - Model A, Direct Project - Model B, Independent Contractor Project - Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship **Organization description:** We seek justice and closure for victims of crime, missing persons and their families. Our services include acting as a liaison with law enforcement, grief support, searches for missing persons, forensic services such as DNA testing, preserving witness accounts, converting outdated technology to usable formats, creating audio-visual records to personalize and publicize cases, assisting families with unclaimed property recovery, and related activities. # Potential Fiscal Sponsors ### Other individual options that have been stumbled across #### [https://hackclub.com/fiscal-sponsorship/](https://hackclub.com/fiscal-sponsorship/) I've met several people who use them, also have heard that they only sponsor highschool hacker clubs. # Fiscal Sponsor Wants ## Desired fiscal sponsor features - Realtime account access via API - Would allow for integration in record keeping or notification tools - Realtime account access via login - - Check balance - Confirm incoming/outgoing transfers (e.g. bills, rent) - Send money - Rent - Service and utility bills - Member reimbursement - Ability to receive payments via venmo/paypal ## Scenarios and how they are supported **Pay in Cash** Contractor comes in, fixes the fridge. Doesn't do computer. Paid in cash. How do we handle that? **Pay to ACH** Contractor comes in, fixes ventilation. Invoices to checking account. How do we handle that? # Potential Expense Backlog - Stove (or mixture of oven + ranges) $$$$ - Frig + small freezer - Shallow clear fronted retail unit vs residential unit? $$$ - Kitchen organization fixtures $$/$$$ - 1FL ventilation $$$ - Basement Ventilation (for general pleasantness and ability to do work requiring increased ventilation) $$$ - Electrical upgrades (outlets, switches, documentation) $$$$ - Backflow prevention $$$$ - Upgrade grill to be more durable and better hold grill supplies / larger grill top $$$ - Bike tools $$$ - AV improvements - Smaller mixers + dedicated power amp $$$ - Limiter+ compressor $$$ - Wireless mic(s) $$$ - Replace XLR cables $$ - Curtains in 1FL as space separation, sound treatment $$$ - Software as service - Bitwarden multiple accounts $$/recurring - Server $$ recurring - Email list hosting $$ recurring - Better workhorse laser printer $$$ - Roof leaks $$/$$$