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A fiscal sponsor lets you receive tax-deductible donations and apply for foundation grants before you have your own nonprofit status. This directory holds 399 listings across arts, journalism, technology, health, community work, and more, searchable by focus area, fee, model, and state.

Compiled from the Fiscal Sponsor Directory (San Francisco Study Center), the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors, and verified organizational websites.Listings change; verify fees and eligibility on the sponsor's own site before you apply.

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What a fiscal sponsor actually does

A fiscal sponsor is an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit that lends its tax-exempt status and back office to your project. That means you can receive tax-deductible donations and apply for foundation grants before you have your own nonprofit status, without forming a corporation or waiting on the IRS.

Model A

Model A (comprehensive): your project becomes an internal program of the sponsor. They carry the legal and financial responsibility, run payroll and compliance, and give you the most complete back-office support.

Model C

Model C (pre-approved grant relationship): your project stays independent. The sponsor receives grants and donations on your behalf and passes the funds through, while you keep your own legal identity and run your own operations.

The Fiscal Sponsor Directory maintained by the San Francisco Study Center lists 418 self-reported sponsors across 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The National Network of Fiscal Sponsors maintains a separate professional member directory. This page aggregates sponsors from both, plus verified organizational websites and sector-specific research.

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399 listings

Model A: the sponsor runs your back office and carries liability. Model C: you stay independent and funds pass through.

Largest & Most Established (27)

The sponsors managing the highest number of active projects, operating nationally or globally.

  • Fractured AtlasModel A & CNew York, NY

    Focus: Arts & culture, all creative disciplines

    Fee: 8%

    ~4,000 active projects; rolling applications; 4-star Charity Navigator

  • The Hack Foundation (Hack Club)Model AWest Hollywood, CA

    Focus: Technology, STEM, youth

    Fee: 7%

    ~600 projects; no startup costs

  • Heluna HealthModel ACity of Industry, CA

    Focus: Public health, healthcare, community health

    Fee: 12-17%

    ~500 projects; strong HR & compliance infrastructure

  • International Documentary Association (IDA)Model A & CLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Documentary film, arts & culture

    Fee: 7%+

    ~345 projects; open to all independent filmmakers

  • The FieldModel A & CNew York, NY

    Focus: Performing arts, dance, theater

    Fee: $250/yr flat fee

    ~300 projects; NYC-based arts focus

  • iobyModel CBrooklyn, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector community projects

    Fee: 5%

    ~250 projects; crowdfunding-integrated platform

  • The Film CollaborativeModel A & CLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Film (documentary, narrative, shorts, festivals)

    Fee: 5% + $50 application

    ~230 projects; minimum $25,000 budget required

  • From the Heart ProductionsModel AOxnard, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (arts, health, education, women)

    Fee: 6%

    ~200 projects; broad eligibility

  • Community PartnersModel A & CLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (arts, education, health, housing, LGBTQ+)

    Fee: 9% private / 15% government

    ~180 projects; strong LA focus

  • Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS)Model ALos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector

    Fee: 10%

    ~176 projects

  • ShunpikeModel A & CSeattle, WA

    Focus: Arts & culture

    Fee: 7-10%

    ~160 projects; Partner Artists Program available

  • Intersection for the ArtsModel ASan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Arts & culture

    Fee: 10% + $75 renewal

    ~151 projects; flat fee on all income

  • FJCModel ANew York, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector; donor-advised funds

    Fee: 4-6% + 1% annual balance fee

    ~150 projects; hybrid DAF + fiscal sponsorship model

  • Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ)Model ATucson, AZ

    Focus: Social justice, racial equity, international human rights

    Fee: 7-8%

    ~130 projects; grassroots and activist focus

  • Community InitiativesModel A & COakland, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (arts, education, health, tech, youth)

    Fee: 10% / 15% government

    ~115 projects

  • Boulder County Arts AllianceModel CBoulder, CO

    Focus: Arts & culture

    Fee: 5% + $30-50 membership

    ~100 projects; Colorado-focused

  • Baltimore Civic FundModel ABaltimore, MD

    Focus: Multi-sector (comprehensive)

    Fee: 6%

    ~100 projects

  • InterMusic SFModel ASan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Arts & culture, music, festivals

    Fee: 8%

    ~100 projects

  • Seattle Parks FoundationModel ASeattle, WA

    Focus: Parks, environment, youth, community

    Fee: 8%

    ~90 projects

  • Fulcrum ArtsModel APasadena, CA

    Focus: Arts & culture, science, social justice

    Fee: 7% + $40 app + $100 membership

    ~85 projects

  • Tides CenterModel ASan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Social change, environmental, advocacy, equity

    Fee: ~9%

    160+ projects; comprehensive back-office services

  • New Venture FundModel AWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Conservation, health, policy, education, arts, international development

    Fee: Varies

    Revenue ~$800M; large-scale complex initiatives

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)Model ANew York, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector; global philanthropy

    Fee: 5-12% (sliding scale)

    100+ projects; minimum budget ~$1M preferred; fiscal sponsor for Humanity AI ($500M initiative)

  • TSNE MissionWorksModel ABoston, MA

    Focus: Multi-sector social justice, education, community

    Fee: Varies

    First fiscal sponsor in the US; 300+ projects historically; stewards $44M+

  • NEO PhilanthropyModel A & CNew York, NY

    Focus: Social change, racial equity, democracy, advocacy

    Fee: 9%

    Trusted by large foundations for collaborative funds

  • Panorama GlobalModel A & CSeattle, WA

    Focus: Global/domestic social impact, racial equity, health, international

    Fee: Varies

    52+ projects across 18 countries

  • MultiplierModel AOakland, CA

    Focus: Environment, energy, climate, science, equity

    Fee: Varies

    Focus on emerging sustainability initiatives

Arts, Culture & Media (65)

Social Justice, Racial Equity & Advocacy (15)

  • AJ Muste Memorial InstituteNew York, NY

    Focus: Peace, justice, human rights

    Fee: Varies

    Peace and justice activism; enables tax-deductible contributions for peace and justice education

  • Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO)New York, NY

    Focus: Social justice, community empowerment, international solidarity

    Fee: Varies

    Progressive grassroots and solidarity-based; domestic and international groups

  • Southern Vision Alliance (SVA)Durham, NC

    Focus: Environmental justice, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights

    Fee: Varies

    US South only (FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, TN, MS, AL, LA, AR, TX); grassroots organizing only; no direct service

  • Movement Strategy CenterOakland, CA

    Focus: Social movements, racial equity

    Fee: Varies

    Movement-building focus

  • Peace Development FundAmherst, MA & San Francisco, CA

    Focus: Peace, social justice

    Fee: Varies

    Progressive peace and justice

  • Praxis ProjectOakland, CA

    Focus: Social justice, health equity

    Fee: Varies

    Health justice and racial equity

  • North Star FundNew York, NY

    Focus: Grassroots organizing, racial justice, worker rights

    Fee: Varies

    NYC focus; community-led grantmaking; maintains its own fiscal sponsor resource list

  • Seventh Generation Fund for Indian DevelopmentArcata, CA

    Focus: Indigenous rights, Native communities

    Fee: Varies

    Exclusively serves Native American communities

  • SPM Disability Justice FundSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Disability justice

    Fee: Varies

    Disability-focused fiscal sponsor

  • Fund for Constitutional GovernmentWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Government accountability, constitutional rights

    Fee: Varies

    DC-based; watchdog and transparency work

  • Netroots FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Progressive political advocacy

    Fee: Varies

    Digital progressive organizing

  • Dalit SolidaritySan Diego, CA

    Focus: Dalit rights, caste equity

    Fee: Varies

    International human rights focus

  • National Center for Reason and JusticeRoxbury, MA

    Focus: Civil rights, justice

    Fee: Varies

    Boston-area justice

  • Minority Freedom Community FundDetroit, MI

    Focus: Racial equity, communities of color

    Fee: Varies

    Detroit minority communities

  • Urban Sustainability Directors NetworkSanford, NC

    Focus: Environmental justice, urban sustainability

    Fee: Varies

    Network of sustainability government officials

Environment, Conservation & Science (22)

  • Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CA

    Focus: Environmental conservation, education, advocacy

    Fee: Varies

    Dozens of eco-focused projects; mentorship and advocacy support

  • EarthShareWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Climate, biodiversity, conservation

    Fee: Varies

    70%+ environmental work required

  • The Biodiversity GroupTucson, AZ

    Focus: Wildlife conservation, biodiversity globally

    Fee: 5-8%

    "Altruistic" fiscal sponsorship; globally focused

  • Ecologistics Inc.Los Osos, CA

    Focus: Environmental conservation, sustainable growth

    Fee: Varies

    New fiscal sponsor for Ecological Forecasting Initiative (2026)

  • The Ocean FoundationWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Ocean conservation, marine research, coastal communities

    Fee: Varies

    Marine and ocean ecosystem focus

  • Rose Foundation for Communities and the EnvironmentOakland, CA

    Focus: Environment, community (Bay Area and beyond)

    Fee: Varies

    Strong environmental focus

  • Southern Conservation Partners, Inc.Raleigh, NC

    Focus: Environment, conservation, parks, communities of color

    Fee: 5-8%

    Southern US only; 10+ active projects; all-volunteer organization; received $1.25M+ in 2022

  • Russian RiverkeeperHealdsburg, CA

    Focus: Waterway conservation

    Fee: Varies

    River conservation focus

  • Oregon Wildlife FoundationPortland, OR

    Focus: Wildlife conservation

    Fee: Varies

    Oregon-focused wildlife

  • On Sacred Ground Land TrustFriday Harbor, WA

    Focus: Land conservation, indigenous land

    Fee: Varies

    Pacific Northwest land trust

  • Trees FoundationRedway, CA

    Focus: Forest conservation

    Fee: Varies

    Northern California forest advocacy

  • The Redford CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Environmental storytelling and film

    Fee: Varies

    Environmental media focus

  • Global Greengrants FundBoulder, CO

    Focus: Climate, biodiversity, social justice-linked environmental projects

    Fee: Varies

    Small grants to grassroots environmental activists globally

  • Village EarthFort Collins, CO

    Focus: Sustainable development, indigenous communities

    Fee: Varies

    Community-centered development

  • Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development CouncilMoscow, ID

    Focus: Environment, natural resources

    Fee: Varies

    Pacific Northwest conservation

  • Cloud Forest InstituteUkiah, CA

    Focus: Cloud forest conservation, biology

    Fee: Varies

    Specialized conservation

  • Southwest Research and Information CenterAlbuquerque, NM

    Focus: Environment, public health (Southwest)

    Fee: Varies

    New Mexico/Southwest environmental research

  • The Watershed ProjectRichmond, CA

    Focus: Watershed health, environmental education

    Fee: Varies

    Bay Area watershed restoration

  • Sustainable SeattleSeattle, WA

    Focus: Sustainability, community resilience

    Fee: Varies

    Pacific Northwest sustainability

  • Columbia Basin FoundationEphrata, WA

    Focus: Conservation (Columbia Basin)

    Fee: Varies

    Pacific Northwest regional

  • NumFOCUSAustin, TX

    Focus: Scientific computing, open-source scientific software

    Fee: Varies

    100+ sponsored open-science projects (NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter, Matplotlib, etc.)

  • Future Earth InternationalMontreal, QC, Canada

    Focus: Global sustainability, Earth system science

    Fee: Varies

    International sustainability research

Technology, Open Source & Science (17)

  • Open Source Collective (OSC)Fully remote, USA

    Focus: Open source software, digital infrastructure

    Fee: 10%

    501(c)(6); thousands of open source projects; partners include GitHub Sponsors, Google

  • Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC)New York, NY

    Focus: Free and open source software (FOSS)

    Fee: 10%

    Hosts Git, Samba, Inkscape, Outreachy; "right to repair" mission

  • Software in the Public Interest (SPI)New York, NY

    Focus: Open source software (free software)

    Fee: Varies

    Debian, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, and more

  • Code for Science & Society (CS&S)Portland, OR

    Focus: Open source, public interest technology, open science

    Fee: 15%

    Comprehensive sponsorship; hosts OpenRefine, MLab; serving open-source and data science communities

  • Federation of American Scientists (FAS)Washington, D.C.

    Focus: Science and technology policy

    Fee: Varies

    Entrepreneurial science/tech policy initiatives

  • Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative (BERI)Berkeley, CA

    Focus: AI safety, existential risk, biosecurity

    Fee: 7-10%

    Research groups at universities; operational infrastructure across four programs

  • Beacon Fiscal SponsorUSA (remote)

    Focus: AI safety, global catastrophic risk

    Fee: 5-10%

    Newly launched US 501(c)(3); designed specifically for AI safety and GCR research

  • Hacker FundSanta Monica, CA

    Focus: Coding, STEM, open source, tech nonprofits

    Fee: Varies

    Fiscally sponsors coding bootcamps, open-source projects

  • Apereo FoundationBeaverton, OR

    Focus: Open source education technology

    Fee: Varies

    Higher education and ed-tech open source

  • CommonHaus FoundationUSA (remote)

    Focus: Open source projects

    Fee: Built on Open Collective

    Basic community governance and code of conduct required

  • Linux FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Linux, open source, cloud, security

    Fee: Membership-based

    Hosts Linux, Kubernetes, Hyperledger, and more

  • Apache Software FoundationWakefield, MA

    Focus: Open source software (Apache license)

    Fee: Varies

    Hosts Apache HTTP Server, Hadoop, Kafka, and 350+ projects

  • Python Software Foundation (PSF)Wilmington, DE

    Focus: Python language and ecosystem

    Fee: Grants program

    Fiscal sponsor for Python-related projects

  • Free Software Foundation (FSF)Boston, MA

    Focus: Free/open software

    Fee: Varies

    Fiscal sponsor of SeaGL; Working Together for Free Software Fund

  • DEVLANDUSA

    Focus: Deep tech, scientific breakthroughs, social innovation

    Fee: Varies

    Supports innovators and deep tech nonprofits

  • The GRAPH Network (via ASCRES)International

    Focus: Public health, data analysis, software development, epidemiology

    Fee: Varies

    Hosts Open Science Labs for non-open-source projects; legally represented by ASCRES

  • Pecan Street Inc.Austin, TX

    Focus: Energy, smart grid, technology data

    Fee: Varies

    Clean energy and technology research

Health, Public Health & Medical Research (9)

International Development & Global (15)

  • Global ImpactAlexandria, VA

    Focus: International development, disaster relief, humanitarian aid

    Fee: 7-10%

    $100M+ in assets; supports UNICEF, Save the Children, etc.

  • Global Impact CanadaMontréal, QC, Canada

    Focus: International development (Canadian operations)

    Fee: Varies

    Canadian operations of Global Impact

  • Give2AsiaSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Asia-Pacific humanitarian, education, development

    Fee: Varies

    Cross-border giving to Asian nonprofits

  • Give to AfricaSan Diego, CA

    Focus: Africa development and humanitarian

    Fee: Varies

    Africa-focused giving

  • Myriad USANew York, NY

    Focus: International development, Europe focus

    Fee: Varies

    US fiscal home for European nonprofits

  • The Resource FoundationNew York, NY

    Focus: Latin America development, education, health

    Fee: Varies

    Connects US donors to Latin American NGOs

  • Thousand CurrentsSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: International social justice, climate, indigenous rights, food sovereignty

    Fee: Varies

    Community-led global solutions; global grassroots movements

  • OmprakashSeattle, WA

    Focus: International development, education, volunteering

    Fee: Varies

    Connects volunteers and projects globally

  • Alliance for Global JusticeTucson, AZ

    Focus: Human rights, solidarity, international grassroots

    Fee: 7-8%

    Serves domestic and international organizations

  • U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy PartnershipSan Diego, CA

    Focus: Border communities, cross-border philanthropy

    Fee: Varies

    US-Mexico border region focus

  • CORE Community Organized Relief EffortLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Disaster relief, international and domestic

    Fee: Varies

    Emergency and disaster response

  • Humanity Pathways GlobalDetroit, MI

    Focus: International development (Global South)

    Fee: Varies

    Detroit-based global development

  • Forward Global Inc.New York, NY

    Focus: International development

    Fee: Varies

    Global development focus

  • Panorama GlobalSeattle, WA

    Focus: Global social impact, health, education, equity

    Fee: Varies

    52+ projects across 18 countries

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    Focus: Global multi-sector

    Fee: 5-12%

    $200M+ in annual gifts to 24+ countries

Education & Youth (12)

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    Focus: Education policy, curriculum, global access

    Fee: 5-12%

    Large-scale national/global education programs

  • Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA

    Focus: K-12 education (Oakland)

    Fee: Varies

    Oakland public schools focused

  • San Francisco Education FundSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: K-12 education (San Francisco)

    Fee: Varies

    San Francisco public schools

  • West Contra Costa Public Education FundRichmond, CA

    Focus: Education (West Contra Costa)

    Fee: Varies

    Bay Area education

  • Foundation for California Community CollegesSacramento, CA

    Focus: Community college education (California)

    Fee: Varies

    California community college support

  • Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictPleasanton, CA

    Focus: Education (East Bay)

    Fee: Varies

    Community college fiscal sponsorship

  • The Giving Back FundBoston, MA

    Focus: Education, mentorship, athlete-driven charities

    Fee: Varies

    High-profile donors and athletes

  • Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF)Model A & CTowson, MD

    Focus: Multi-sector; education, youth, sports leadership

    Fee: 6% + $600/yr tech fee

    White-label service; minimum $25,000 budget; Models A & C

  • Youth Leadership Incubator (Hack+)Fremont, CA

    Focus: Youth, tech, STEM

    Fee: Varies

    Youth technology leadership

  • #TeenWritersProjectDallas, TX

    Focus: Youth writing, education

    Fee: Varies

    Dallas youth writing

  • Paramount Personalized LearningGrand Prairie, TX

    Focus: Education (Texas)

    Fee: Varies

    Personalized learning focus

  • Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)Madison, WI

    Focus: Childcare, early education (Wisconsin)

    Fee: Varies

    Wisconsin early childhood focus

Community Development, Housing & Economic Development (13)

  • Urban Affairs CoalitionPhiladelphia, PA

    Focus: Urban development, workforce, community (Philadelphia)

    Fee: Varies

    Philadelphia urban community

  • Resources for Human DevelopmentPhiladelphia, PA

    Focus: Human services, housing, workforce (Philadelphia)

    Fee: Varies

    Philadelphia human services

  • Federation of Neighborhood CentersPhiladelphia, PA

    Focus: Neighborhood, community services (Philadelphia)

    Fee: Varies

    Philadelphia neighborhoods

  • New Sun RisingPittsburgh, PA

    Focus: Community development (Pittsburgh)

    Fee: Varies

    Pittsburgh community and arts

  • East Bay Asian Local Development CorporationOakland, CA

    Focus: Community development, housing (East Bay)

    Fee: Varies

    East Bay Asian community

  • Rio Grande Community Development CorporationAlbuquerque, NM

    Focus: Community development (New Mexico)

    Fee: Varies

    New Mexico community development

  • Community VisionCalifornia

    Focus: Community development, social equity (California)

    Fee: 5-8%

    Statewide California; grassroots and small nonprofits

  • Business Capacity Development AllianceBrooklyn, NY

    Focus: Business development, community

    Fee: Varies

    Brooklyn community business development

  • Empowerment WorksOakland, CA

    Focus: Workforce, economic empowerment

    Fee: Varies

    Oakland economic empowerment

  • Economic Empowerment Foundation for Exempt Startups & Small Businesses (EEF-501c)Bowie, MD

    Focus: Small business, social enterprise, nonprofit startups

    Fee: Varies

    Designed specifically for new exempt startups

  • Mission EdgeSan Diego, CA

    Focus: Nonprofit capacity building (San Diego)

    Fee: Varies

    San Diego nonprofit support

  • Southeast Uplift Neighborhood CoalitionPortland, OR

    Focus: Neighborhood advocacy (Portland, OR)

    Fee: Varies

    Portland neighborhood association umbrella

  • Force for Good Community Development CorporationGary, IN

    Focus: Community development (Gary, IN)

    Fee: Varies

    Indiana community development

Journalism & News Media (11)

  • Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)Los Angeles, CA

    Focus: Nonprofit news, investigative journalism

    Fee: Varies

    National network of nonprofit news organizations

  • Alternative Newsweekly Foundation (ANF)Model A, C & DWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Independent journalism, investigative media

    Fee: 7-10% (sliding scale)

    Models A, C, and D; bookkeeping, crowdfunding, grant support

  • Tiny News CollectiveModel CUSA

    Focus: Local journalism, civic media

    Fee: 5% (LION members)

    Pre-launch and early-stage startups; Model C

  • Journalism Funding Partners (JFP)USA

    Focus: Local news, investigative reporting

    Fee: 7%

    Only news organizations; grown 50% YoY for 3 years

  • Local Media AssociationLake City, MI

    Focus: Local journalism, civic impact reporting

    Fee: 7%

    Enterprise and investigative reporting focus

  • The Lenfest Institute for JournalismPhiladelphia, PA

    Focus: Local journalism

    Fee: 5% or $500 minimum per contribution

    Large retail donor campaigns not supported

  • MuckRockModel AUSA

    Focus: Government transparency, public records journalism

    Fee: 10%

    Model A; newsrooms focused on public records and transparency

  • City BureauChicago, IL

    Focus: Civic journalism, community newsrooms

    Fee: Varies

    Chicago-based civic journalism model

  • Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)New York, NY

    Focus: Independent audio, podcasting

    Fee: $100 membership

    Minimum $10,000 budget

  • Foundation for National ProgressSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Investigative journalism (Mother Jones)

    Fee: Varies

    Mother Jones magazine; investigative journalism

  • Use The News FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Journalism education, media literacy

    Fee: Varies

    Media literacy and news use

Faith-Based & Interfaith (8)

  • Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO)New York, NY

    Focus: Social justice, interfaith, community empowerment

    Domestic and international; progressive mission focus

  • American Muslim Community FoundationFremont, CA

    Focus: Muslim community, faith-based, general

    Muslim American community giving

  • Ministry MovementPensacola, FL

    Focus: Faith-based ministry, community

    Faith-focused community work

  • Faith Based Nonprofit Resource CenterElkton, MD

    Focus: Faith-based nonprofit support

    Resource center for faith-based nonprofits

  • Visions Made ViableIrvine, CA

    Focus: Faith-based, international, community development

    Incubator for faith-based domestic and international projects

  • BE Meditation GroupLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Meditation, wellness, faith-based

    Contemplative and faith-focused

  • RVC SeattleSeattle, WA

    Focus: Faith-based, community

    Seattle faith community

  • Chalice Oak FoundationRancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Focus: Faith, community development

    California community

Regional & Community Foundations (24)

  • Communities Foundation of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Focus: Oklahoma

    Statewide Oklahoma

  • Community Foundation of Brazoria CountyAngleton, TX

    Focus: Texas (Brazoria County)

    Texas Gulf Coast

  • North Dakota Community FoundationBismarck, ND

    Focus: North Dakota

    Statewide North Dakota

  • SouthCoast Community FoundationNew Bedford, MA

    Focus: Massachusetts (South Coast)

    South Coast Massachusetts

  • Nonprofit Center of the BerkshiresGreat Barrington, MA

    Focus: Massachusetts (Berkshires)

    Berkshires region

  • North Star Community FoundationFairbanks, AK

    Focus: Alaska (Interior)

    Interior Alaska

  • Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, D.C.

    Focus: DC Metro area

    Washington DC metropolitan area

  • Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationLos Altos, CA

    Focus: Silicon Valley

    Silicon Valley community

  • Billings Community FoundationBillings, MT

    Focus: Montana

    Montana regional

  • Foundation for the Mid SouthJackson, MS

    Focus: Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana

    Deep South tri-state area

  • Southern Illinois Community FoundationMarion, IL

    Focus: Southern Illinois

    Downstate Illinois

  • United Way of Southwest ColoradoDurango, CO

    Focus: Southwest Colorado

    Southwest Colorado

  • The Foraker GroupAnchorage, AK

    Focus: Alaska

    Statewide Alaska nonprofit support

  • New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    Focus: New Mexico

    Statewide New Mexico

  • The Federated Charities Corporation of FrederickFrederick, MD

    Focus: Maryland (Frederick County)

    Western Maryland

  • Foundry Community FoundationLincoln, NE

    Focus: Nebraska

    Nebraska community giving

  • Good Causes, Inc.Albany, NY

    Focus: New York (Albany area)

    Capital Region NY

  • The Miami FoundationMiami, FL

    Focus: South Florida

    Climate, education, health (South FL)

  • The Boston FoundationBoston, MA

    Focus: New England

    One of the oldest community foundations

  • North Kohala Community Resource CenterHawaii, HI

    Focus: Hawaii (North Kohala)

    Rural Hawaii community

  • Lokahi PacificWailuku, HI

    Focus: Hawaii (Maui)

    Hawaii community

  • Truckee Meadows Parks FoundationReno, NV

    Focus: Nevada (Reno/Sparks)

    Nevada parks and open space

  • North Woodward Community FoundationTroy, MI

    Focus: Michigan (Oakland County)

    Michigan Oakland County

  • DPL FoundationDetroit, MI

    Focus: Michigan (Detroit)

    Detroit community

Multi-Sector & Generalist (18)

  • Tides FoundationModel ASan Francisco, CA

    Fee: ~9%

    $1.4B+ in assets; comprehensive Model A; social justice, climate, equity

  • New Venture Fund (NVF)Washington, D.C.

    Fee: Varies

    ~$800M annual revenue; streamlined and comprehensive models

  • United CharitableAshburn, VA

    Fee: 5-10%

    Custom DAF management; nationwide

  • Social Good FundOakland, CA

    Fee: 5-10%

    Quick approval process; low-barrier application

  • Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF)Towson, MD

    Fee: 6% + $600/yr

    White-label service

  • The Giving Back FundBoston, MA

    Fee: Varies

    High-profile donor management; athletes and celebrities

  • Charitable VenturesSanta Ana, CA

    Fee: Varies

    Orange County CA community

  • OneOCSanta Ana, CA

    Fee: Varies

    OC volunteer and nonprofit center

  • Goodcity N.F.P.Chicago, IL

    Fee: Varies

    Chicago multi-sector

  • GoodNation FoundationNew York, NY

    Fee: Varies

    National giving platform

  • Givinga FoundationBoston, MA

    Fee: Varies

    Corporate philanthropy focus

  • Givsum FoundationNewport Beach, CA

    Fee: Varies

    California community giving

  • Rethink CharityMineral, VA

    Fee: Varies

    Effective altruism-aligned projects

  • Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc.Indianapolis, IN

    Fee: Varies

    Indiana-based fiscal sponsor

  • Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives (NOPI)Norwood, MA

    Fee: Varies

    Massachusetts nonprofit support

  • Conscious GoodnessSanta Monica, CA

    Fee: Varies

    California wellness and community

  • Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW)Model CAnn Arbor, MI

    Fee: 5-15%

    Model C specialist; minimum $10,000; $450 application deposit

  • Impact Philanthropy GroupRiverside, CA

    Fee: Varies

    Southern California multi-sector

Race, Gender, LGBTQ+ & Identity-Focused (13)

  • New York Women in Film & TelevisionNew York, NY

    Focus: Women in film and media

    Career development and advocacy

  • Women in Film & VideoWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Women in film (DC)

    DC-based women's media

  • Women Make MoviesNew York, NY

    Focus: Women and non-binary filmmakers

    40+ years in women's film

  • Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Women's rights globally

    International women's rights grant-making

  • Brown Girl WellnessBaltimore, MD

    Focus: Women of color, wellness

    Baltimore women of color

  • AfroPresenciaBrooklyn, NY

    Focus: Afro-Latino community, arts, culture

    Brooklyn Afro-Latino community

  • Hudson County Latino FoundationJersey City, NJ

    Focus: Latino community (Hudson County, NJ)

    NJ Latino community

  • Mayan Spring Inc.Queens, NY

    Focus: Mayan/Indigenous community (Queens)

    NYC indigenous community

  • Give to AfricaSan Diego, CA

    Focus: African diaspora, international Africa

    African community giving

  • International Association of Blacks in DanceSilver Spring, MD

    Focus: Black dance artists

    Black dance community nationally

  • Minority Freedom Community FundDetroit, MI

    Focus: Racial equity, minorities (Detroit)

    Detroit communities of color

  • SPM Disability Justice FundSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Disability justice

    Disability-focused fiscal sponsor

  • WoMN ACTSt. Paul, MN

    Focus: Women, advocacy, racial equity

    Minnesota women's advocacy

Veterans, Parks & Special Populations (10)

  • Veterans Awareness Transition CorporationBeverly, NJ

    Focus: Veterans

    Veterans transition support

  • Service After ServiceAlpharetta, GA

    Focus: Veterans, community service

    Veteran service programs

  • March On FoundationAnnapolis, MD

    Focus: Veterans

    Maryland veterans

  • Berkeley Partners for ParksBerkeley, CA

    Focus: Parks, open space (Berkeley)

    Berkeley parks community

  • Oakland Parks and Recreation FoundationOakland, CA

    Focus: Parks, recreation (Oakland)

    Oakland parks system support

  • Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA

    Focus: Parks, environment

    8%; ~90 active projects

  • Partners of ParksLong Beach, CA

    Focus: Parks (Long Beach)

    Long Beach parks

  • Operation RestorationNew Orleans, LA

    Focus: Incarcerated/formerly incarcerated women

    New Orleans women's reentry

  • Service Dogs of Florida, Inc.Winter Garden, FL

    Focus: Service dogs, disabilities

    Florida service animals

  • North Kohala Community Resource CenterHawaii, HI

    Focus: Rural community (Hawaii)

    Hawaii rural community

More Regional & Niche Sponsors (106)

Sponsors self-listed in the Fiscal Sponsor Directory, many serving a specific region or niche cause. Reach each organization directly for current fee and eligibility information.

  • 50CAN, Inc.Washington, D.C.

    Focus: Education advocacy

  • 95 Counties TennesseeNashville, TN

    Focus: Tennessee statewide community

  • The Abundance FoundationPittsboro, NC

    Focus: Multi-sector (North Carolina)

  • Accessible FestivalsStockton, NJ

    Focus: Accessible events, disability inclusion

  • Afram Global Organization Inc.Bellflower, CA

    Focus: African diaspora (California)

  • AIDS Connecticut (ACT)Hartford, CT

    Focus: HIV/AIDS (Connecticut)

  • Allied Arts FoundationSeattle, WA

    Focus: Arts (Seattle)

  • Angels for AngelsSeattle, WA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Seattle)

  • Another Choice, Another ChanceSacramento, CA

    Focus: Youth, community (Sacramento)

  • Artportunity KnocksAtlanta, GA

    Focus: Arts (Atlanta)

  • ArtrainAnn Arbor, MI

    Focus: Traveling arts (Michigan)

  • BASICSMilwaukee, WI

    Focus: Multi-sector (Milwaukee)

  • Berkeley Art CenterBerkeley, CA

    Focus: Arts (Berkeley)

  • Bmore Empowered Inc.Baltimore, MD

    Focus: Community empowerment (Baltimore)

  • Boston Dance AllianceBoston, MA

    Focus: Dance (Boston)

  • Build Up, Inc.New York, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector

  • Buddhist Film FoundationBerkeley, CA

    Focus: Buddhist film and media

  • CascadiaNow!Seattle, WA

    Focus: Pacific Northwest bioregion

  • Center for Clean Air PolicyWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Environmental policy

  • Center for Community StewardshipMadison, WI

    Focus: Community (Wisconsin)

  • Center for Social ChangeMiami, FL

    Focus: Social change (Miami)

  • Center for Transformative ActionIthaca, NY

    Focus: Social change (upstate NY)

  • Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit LeadershipSan Rafael, CA

    Focus: Nonprofit support (Marin County, CA)

  • CENTER Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    Focus: Photography, arts (Santa Fe)

  • Chappy & FriendsChicago, IL

    Focus: Multi-sector (Chicago)

  • Children's Network of Solano CountyFairfield, CA

    Focus: Children, families (Solano County, CA)

  • City Embrace Counseling CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Mental health, community

  • Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, CO

    Focus: Multi-sector (Colorado)

  • Community Development Services Inc.Gardena, CA

    Focus: Community development (Southern CA)

  • Community2gether Inc.Warwick, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector (Hudson Valley, NY)

  • Community Shares TennesseeKnoxville, TN

    Focus: Multi-sector (Tennessee)

  • Community LIFTMemphis, TN

    Focus: Community development (Memphis)

  • CORE Foundation Inc.Reston, VA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Northern Virginia)

  • Create WisconsinMadison, WI

    Focus: Arts, innovation (Wisconsin)

  • DAS Foundation Inc.Phoenix, AZ

    Focus: Multi-sector (Arizona)

  • Del Mar FoundationDel Mar, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (San Diego coast)

  • Del Valle Community CoalitionAustin, TX

    Focus: Community (Austin)

  • Docs in ProgressSilver Spring, MD

    Focus: Documentary film

  • Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector

  • Embolden WIMadison, WI

    Focus: Education (Wisconsin)

  • Evergreen Social ImpactBothell, WA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Pacific Northwest)

  • EveryLibrary Institute NFPBerwyn, IL

    Focus: Library advocacy (national)

  • Fideicomiso de Conservación de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR

    Focus: Conservation (Puerto Rico)

  • Foundation for LouisianaBaton Rouge, LA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Louisiana)

  • Foundation For Montana HistoryHelena, MT

    Focus: History, preservation (Montana)

  • Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR

    Focus: Community (Puerto Rico)

  • Fusion Partnerships, Inc.Baltimore, MD

    Focus: Multi-sector (Baltimore)

  • Future IncubatorWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Social innovation incubation

  • Global CenterNew York, NY

    Focus: Global issues

  • Global Horizons Inc.Minneapolis, MN

    Focus: International development

  • Good RuralSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Rural communities, environment

  • GROWSeattle, WA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Seattle)

  • HASER, Inc.San Juan, PR

    Focus: Multi-sector (Puerto Rico)

  • Heaven's Door Cancer FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Focus: Cancer support

  • Heffernan FoundationWalnut Creek, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Bay Area)

  • Holistic Underground Inc.Oakland, CA

    Focus: Wellness, healing arts

  • Humanitarian Social InnovationsBethlehem, PA

    Focus: Multi-sector

  • Independent PicturesCleveland, OH

    Focus: Film (Cleveland)

  • Inquiring Systems, Inc.Sonoma, CA

    Focus: Research, systems thinking

  • Inside and Out ProjectCasa Grande, AZ

    Focus: Multi-sector (Arizona)

  • International Friendship Through the Performing ArtsEagan, MN

    Focus: Performing arts, international

  • International Information Policy FoundationNew York, NY

    Focus: Information policy, digital rights

  • Jewish Creativity InternationalNew York, NY

    Focus: Jewish arts and culture

  • Ladies In Transit Holistic Community Development CorporationRiverside, NJ

    Focus: Community, transit, holistic health

  • Love FoundationChicago, IL

    Focus: Multi-sector (Chicago)

  • The Marion InstituteMarion, MA

    Focus: Sustainability, community

  • Mockingbird IncubatorLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Creative projects, social innovation (LA)

  • Mountain Communities Supporting Education (The Collaborative)Londonderry, VT

    Focus: Education, community (Vermont)

  • Multicultural Self-Esteem AcademyHouston, TX

    Focus: Youth, multicultural education

  • New Horizons Foundation Inc.Colorado Springs, CO

    Focus: Multi-sector (Colorado Springs)

  • New Mexico Spotlight FoundationAlbuquerque, NM

    Focus: Media, journalism (New Mexico)

  • Non Profit Accounting ServiceColumbia, CA

    Focus: Nonprofit accounting (rural CA)

  • Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and EducationPortland, OR

    Focus: Alternative media (Pacific Northwest)

  • NotYetProWashington, D.C.

    Focus: Multi-sector, entrepreneurship

  • Obasi Foundation, Inc.Reisterstown, MD

    Focus: Multi-sector (Maryland)

  • On Da VergFt. Worth, TX

    Focus: Multi-sector (Texas)

  • On It FoundationMiami, FL

    Focus: Multi-sector (Miami)

  • OOPS MNLakeville, MN

    Focus: Multi-sector (Minnesota)

  • Pact Donation Collective Inc.Brooklyn, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector, community

  • Palms for Life FundNew York, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector, international

  • Pan Left ProductionsTucson, AZ

    Focus: Social justice media

  • Pensacola Community Action NetworkPensacola, FL

    Focus: Community (Pensacola, FL)

  • Petya I. Edwards FoundationDallas, TX

    Focus: Multi-sector (Dallas)

  • POAISE FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Focus: Economic empowerment (Pittsburgh)

  • Preservation Alliance of MinnesotaSt. Paul, MN

    Focus: Historic preservation (Minnesota)

  • Project Full OutCharlotte, NC

    Focus: Arts, community (Charlotte)

  • Progressives Educating New YorkersNew York, NY

    Focus: Education, advocacy (NYC)

  • Reading Room CLECleveland, OH

    Focus: Arts, community (Cleveland)

  • Satellite Collective ORBITRockaway Park, NY

    Focus: Arts, community (Queens, NY)

  • Side Project Inc.West Palm Beach, FL

    Focus: Multi-sector (Florida)

  • Social Impact FundLos Angeles, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Los Angeles)

  • Streams of Dreams, Inc.Douglasville, GA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Georgia)

  • Team Unity IncorporatedWhite Plains, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector (Westchester, NY)

  • Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona (TAPAZ)Phoenix, AZ

    Focus: Nonprofit capacity (Arizona)

  • TLEEMRound Rock, TX

    Focus: Multi-sector (Texas)

  • Together We CanClovis, CA

    Focus: Multi-sector (Central California)

  • Trailhead InstituteDenver, CO

    Focus: Multi-sector (Colorado)

  • Triangle Advising for NonprofitsToluca Lake, CA

    Focus: Nonprofit capacity (Los Angeles)

  • Unique Projects Inc.New York, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector (NYC)

  • UI CharitableProvo, UT

    Focus: Multi-sector (Utah)

  • Uplift AllianceBaltimore, MD

    Focus: Multi-sector (Baltimore)

  • Urban Sustainability Directors NetworkSanford, NC

    Focus: Urban sustainability policy

  • VOW FoundationOswego, NY

    Focus: Multi-sector (upstate NY)

  • We Bloom Inc.Indianapolis, IN

    Focus: Community, wellness (Indiana)

  • WHOmentorsdotcom Inc.San Jose, CA

    Focus: Mentoring, community (Silicon Valley)

  • YWCA of Greater PortlandPortland, OR

    Focus: Women, youth, community (Portland)

International (Outside the US) (8)

  • Global Impact CanadaMontréal, QC, Canada

    Focus: International development (Canada)

    Canadian arm of Global Impact

  • Future Earth InternationalMontréal, QC, Canada

    Focus: Global sustainability research

    Earth system science

  • Schools without BordersToronto, ON, Canada

    Focus: International education

    Canadian fiscal sponsor

  • Center for the Cultivation of Technology (CCT)Germany

    Focus: Open source software

    German fiscal sponsor model for open source

  • ASCRES / The GRAPH NetworkInternational

    Focus: Public health, epidemiology, data science

    Hosts Open Science Labs internationally

  • Fideicomiso de Conservación de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR

    Focus: Conservation (Puerto Rico)

    Puerto Rico territory-based

  • Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR

    Focus: Community (Puerto Rico)

    Puerto Rico community foundation

  • HASER, Inc.San Juan, PR

    Focus: Multi-sector (Puerto Rico)

    Puerto Rico

Infrastructure & Key Networks (6)

Not fiscal sponsors themselves: these are the directories, networks, and platforms that hold the ecosystem together.

  • National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS)

    Focus: Professional Network

    Professional network; member directory; best practices and field advocacy

  • Social Impact Commons

    Focus: Community / Network

    Community of fiscal sponsors, projects, and funders focused on equity and effectiveness

  • Fiscal Sponsor Directory

    Focus: Directory

    Comprehensive self-reported directory by San Francisco Study Center; 418 sponsors listed; searchable by state and category

  • Schulman Consulting

    Focus: Advisory

    Resource hub for fiscal sponsorship seekers; comprehensive resource lists

  • Open Collective (platform)

    Focus: Platform

    Fiscal hosting platform enabling transparent money management; used by many collectives

  • Council of Nonprofits

    Focus: Resource Hub

    Fiscal sponsorship resources; state nonprofit council network

Before you apply

How to choose a fiscal sponsor

1.

Focus fit first

Sponsors approve projects that match their mission. A film project belongs with a film sponsor; a neighborhood project belongs with a community sponsor. Start with the section that matches your work.

2.

Understand the fee model

Most sponsors charge a percentage of the money you raise, commonly 5% to 12%. Some add application fees, membership dues, or annual charges. A higher fee often buys more support, so compare what is included, not just the number.

3.

Pick Model A or Model C on purpose

Model A means the sponsor runs your back office and carries the liability; you trade some independence for full support. Model C means you stay independent and the sponsor passes funds through. Know which one you are signing before you sign.

4.

Check minimums and eligibility

Some sponsors require a minimum budget (for example $10,000 or $25,000) or restrict who they serve by region, sector, or population. Read the eligibility page before you spend time on an application.

5.

Mind geography

Plenty of excellent sponsors only serve one city, state, or region. A local sponsor can mean closer relationships and local funder connections; a national sponsor can mean more infrastructure. Use the state filter to see who serves where you are.

Compiled from the Fiscal Sponsor Directory (San Francisco Study Center), the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors, and verified organizational websites.Fees, models, and eligibility change and some programs pause or close; always verify on the sponsor's own site before entering an agreement.

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