Quickly secure tax-deductible funding—even if your organization isn’t recognized as a 501(c)(3) charity.
Fundraise For a Specific Cause
FS Charitable Fund, an IRS approved 501(c)(3) public charity, offers a Fiscal Sponsorship Program (pre-approved grant relationship) in partnership with Foundation Source. Upon approval of your project, FS Charitable Fund creates a restricted fund through which it receives donations and disburses grants in support of your project.
Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement
Operational Independence
Seamless & Responsive Collaboration
Focus on Mission-Driven Work
FS Charitable Fund Works With:
- Emerging nonprofits awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) recognition (e.g., during the typical 6-12+ month window pending the IRS’s approval of charity status).
- Grassroots organizations testing short-term initiatives, like community campaigns or research pilots.
- Mission-aligned charitable projects from non-charitable entities seeking quick access to philanthropic funding—ideal for organizations who want credibility and donor attraction, while maintaining their autonomy.
How FS Charitable Fund Works:
- Streamlined Application: Submit project details, budget, and qualifications; FS Charitable Fund conducts due diligence to confirm IRS charitable purpose.
- Restricted Fund Management: All gifts flow to FS Charitable Fund, which then makes grants periodically to support your project, while retaining full variance power for 501(c)(3) compliance.
- Reporting and Oversight: Provide periodic reports on the use of grant funds received from FS Charitable Fund, which may be provided to funding sources if desired.
- Vetting and Assessment: Your donors will be relieved that an experienced team will be vetting the project and tracking the expenditure of grant funds.
- Established Structure: Fiscal sponsorship grant agreement (pre-approved grant relationship).
Why Work With FS Charitable Fund?
Supported by Foundation Source’s deep domain and regulatory expertise, FS Charitable Fund best equips fiscally sponsored partners with the resources they need to amplify impact.
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Perfect for pre-501(c)(3) entities or pilots—e.g., a documentary film production company awaiting IRS approval or a global women’s empowerment initiative needing quick donor access. Launch in weeks, not months.
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You handle project operations while FS Charitable Fund handles fiscal oversight.
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Attract gifts from individuals, corporations, governments, and foundations. For example, a foundation grants to FS Charitable Fund, and FS Charitable Fund handles due diligence and fiscal oversight—with zero hassle or exposure for the foundation.
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FS Charitable Fund has a streamlined process for quickly and easily reviewing applications and implementing accepted applicants.
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Donors get full charitable deductions to the extent allowed by law; private foundations avoid expenditure responsibility hassles, risks and penalties by granting through FS Charitable Fund.
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Promote your mission-driven work via your fundraising materials that meet FS Charitable Fund requirements to attract individuals, corporations and foundations. FS Charitable Fund pairs with an experienced and versatile payment processor to accept a wide range of donation types. Tax receipts are provided to all donors.
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FS Charitable Fund is exploring options for accepting foreign donations that would be tax-deductible in certain non-US countries.
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Experiment, scale or sunset easily with no long-term commitments.
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Transparent, tiered administrative fees are competitive and within industry norms.
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FS Charitable Fund Works With:
- Emerging nonprofits awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) recognition (e.g., during the typical 6-12+ month window pending the IRS’s approval of charity status).
- Grassroots organizations testing short-term initiatives, like community campaigns or research pilots.
- Mission-aligned charitable projects from non-charitable entities seeking quick access to philanthropic funding—ideal for organizations who want credibility and donor attraction, while maintaining their autonomy.
