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Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal Sponsorship is a formal arrangement in which an organization with 501(c)(3) status sponsors a project that lacks exempt status, allowing the sponsored organization to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under the sponsor’s exempt status. In return for this service, a fee is collected based on the total donations received by the sponsored organizations.

 

Alternate ROOTS offers fiscal sponsorship to our members who lack the 501(c)(3) status that makes them eligible to apply for grants and tax deductible individual donations. The sponsored project could be an individual project, a one time collaboration, or a new organization.

Read on for more information about our Fiscal Sponsorship Program.

Eligibility

Eligibility

To be eligible for ROOTS Fiscal Sponsorship program, individuals and organizations must be in alignment with ROOTS’ mission and meet the following requirements:

 

  • You have been a voting or general member of Alternate ROOTS for at least one year prior to your fiscal sponsorship application date.
  • Your membership dues are current as of the application date. 
  • You are based in the Alternate ROOTS region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South 
  • You have an arts and/or social justice related mission. 
  • You apply the funds raised toward non-profit purposes. Funds should not be used for the purpose of influencing legislation, such as lobbying.
  • Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.



Application Process

Thank you for your interest in applying for Alternate ROOTS’ fiscal sponsorship program! 

 

All applications will be thoroughly reviewed by our staff, and must be approved by our Executive Committee (ExComm) at our monthly board meetings. We will inform the applicant of the final decision within one week of the ExComm monthly meeting. Both staff and ExComm evaluate applications based on administrative capacity and alliance with ROOTS mission. 


Please review the guidelines below, fill out the application, and allow approximately six weeks for evaluation and completion of the application process.

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Guidelines

Fiscal Sponsorship Fees

  • Fees are assessed based on the number of anticipated transactions – the number of payees, the number of donation or grants received, etc.
  • Fees range from 6-12% of donations received

Renewal

  • The renewed process happens annually at the end of the calendar year.
  • You’ll receive an email notice eight weeks before renewal date. 

Managing Your Funds

  • Alternate ROOTS requires you to set up a separate checking account in either your or your organization’s name to receive and manage your funds.

For additional guidelines on disbursements, reimbursements, taxes, and reporting please contact fiscalsponsor@alternateroots.org or 404-577-1079.

Questions

Have questions? Please contact us at fiscalsponsor@alternateroots.org or 404-577-1079.