Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship in which a registered 501(c)(3) public charity provides administrative, financial, and compliance support to a charitable project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.
Through fiscal sponsorship with Givinga Foundation, projects can focus on advancing their mission while operating under Givinga Foundation’s established nonprofit infrastructure, including its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Givinga Foundation’s Fiscal Sponsorship Model
Givinga Foundation offers Model B fiscal sponsorship, also known as a pre-approved grant relationship. Under this model, your project remains a separate entity and maintains its own leadership, mission, and day-to-day operations. Givinga Foundation receives charitable contributions on behalf of your project and makes grants to support activities that align with your approved charitable purpose.
As a Model B fiscally sponsored project, you are responsible for managing your programs and operations while complying with Givinga Foundation’s policies, applicable laws, and the terms of your Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement.
Benefits of Fiscal Sponsorship with Givinga Foundation
Through fiscal sponsorship, projects may gain access to:
- The ability to receive tax-deductible charitable donations through Givinga Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status
- Donation processing and donor receipting
- Financial administration and grant distribution
- Fundraising tools and resources
- Guidance on maintaining compliance with nonprofit and charitable giving requirements
Important Considerations
Fiscal sponsorship does not make your project a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Because Givinga Foundation provides sponsorship under a Model B structure, your project does not become a program of Givinga Foundation and does not operate under Givinga Foundation’s legal entity.
Projects may continue to pursue their own nonprofit status if they choose, and a project’s relationship with Givinga Foundation is governed by the terms outlined in its Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement.