Topic

Fiscal Sponsorship

When to borrow a 501(c)(3) instead of becoming one — models, sponsors, fees, and agreements.

How to Leave Your Fiscal Sponsor Without Losing the Project

Your sponsor legally owns the project's assets. A clean spin-out is a negotiated transfer, and it starts earlier than most founders think.

August 8, 2026

The Next Form 990 Will Ask Who Really Runs Your Sponsored Projects

Treasury's Form 990 overhaul names fiscal sponsorship as a disclosure target. The rules aren't written yet — the preparation work is.

July 22, 2026

Fiscal Sponsorship, Explained: When to Borrow a 501(c)(3) Instead of Starting One

You don't always need your own nonprofit to run a charitable project. Here's how fiscal sponsorship works, what it costs, and how to decide if it's right for you.

July 12, 2026