Fiscal Sponsorship

Empower Your Mission with Expert Support

Launch Your Nonprofit with OneOC’s Fiscal Sponsorship program.

Operate under an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, receive charitable funding, and get the administrative support you need, without forming a separate nonprofit organization.

Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship

Operate under OneOC’s 501(c)(3)

Access administrative and and compliance support.

OneOC Fiscal Sponsorship

Get started without forming a new nonprofit

What is Fiscal Sponsorship?

Fiscal Sponsorship is a relationship that allows a charitable project to operate under OneOC, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so it can receive funding, access administrative support, and carry out its mission without forming a separate nonprofit organization.

You bring the mission, the program delivery ideas, and the passion.

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OneOC provides the legal, financial, and administrative infrastructure.

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Your project can raise funds and operate with our support and oversight.

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What You Get with OneOC

  • 501(c)(3) Umbrella

    Operate under OneOC’s tax-exempt status

  • Donation & Grant Support

    Receive charitable contributions and pursue funding opportunities.

  • Financial Oversight

    Back-office support and fiduciary controls.

  • HR & Operations Support

    Help with employment-related and independent contractor needs.

  • Contracts & Risk Management

    Administrative infrastructure to support compliance.

  • Guidance from Nonprofit Professionals

    Coaching and mentorship for project leaders.

  • Affordable Startup Path

    Avoid the cost and complexity of starting a separate entity.

  • Room to Grow

    Build your project before and see it flourish under OneOC.

Fiscal Sponsorship FAQ’s

  • Fiscal sponsorship is a powerful and efficient way to launch your vision, drive social movements, and deliver vital public services. It enables individuals or groups to focus on their mission-driven work while a nonprofit organization, known as the fiscal sponsor, provides essential administrative support, and oversight, and assumes legal and financial responsibilities.

  • Fiscal sponsors are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities and offer the ability to accept charitable contributions on behalf of specific projects while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. With strong internal controls in place, they ensure that all funds are used for their intended charitable purposes. In short, fiscal sponsorship empowers project leaders to carry out their vision while maintaining the highest standards of fiduciary accountability.

  • A fiscal project under fiscal sponsorship refers to a specific initiative, program, or venture that operates under the legal and tax-exempt status of a fiscal sponsor. These projects are often new or developing efforts that align with the fiscal sponsor’s mission but may not yet have their own nonprofit status. Instead of establishing an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the project works under the umbrella of the fiscal sponsor, which handles administrative tasks, financial management, and legal responsibilities.

  • The fiscal project retains control over the programmatic direction of its work, while the fiscal sponsor provides essential support, such as managing donations, ensuring legal compliance, and offering fiduciary oversight. This arrangement allows the project to focus on its mission without the burden of establishing and maintaining a separate nonprofit entity.

    • Operates under the legal and tax-exempt status of the fiscal sponsor.

    • Maintains programmatic control while the fiscal sponsor handles financial and administrative functions.

    • Can receive charitable donations through the fiscal sponsor, which are tax-deductible for donors.

    • Fiscal projects benefit from this relationship by gaining access to resources, infrastructure, and expertise, allowing them to focus on making an impact while the fiscal sponsor ensures compliance and accountability.

    • Operate as a 501(c)(3) organization under OneOC.

    • Provide tax exemption to your donors.

    • Apply for grants or enter into contracts/agreements.

    • Benefit from OneOC’s Accounting, HR, & Operations systems and experience.

    • Partner with OneOC’s range of nonprofit experts to accelerate your mission success.

  • If your project participates in any of the following activities, we cannot consider your proposal at this time:

    • Construction activities

    • Providing medical services

    • Profit-making ventures

    • Projects where housing is a key element (i.e., transitional housing, domestic violence shelters, foster youth homes)

    • Projects that routinely practice litigation

    • Provide mental health services

Ready to launch your project?

Let’s explore whether fiscal sponsorship is the right fit for your mission. Our team is here to help you take the next step.

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