Sample Fiscal Sponsorship Agreements

Fiscal sponsorship arrangements can be a valuable tool allowing charitable projects to operate within an established charity that accepts tax-deductible donations and grants to fund their charitable activities.

Here are two sample fiscal sponsorship agreements your foundation can use to establish restricted funds for the benefit of charitable projects run by non-charities. The documents are provided as editable Word documents.

These sample documents are being provided for informational purposes only and are not to be shared without the permission of the Council on Foundations. Use of the sample documents does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the information provided is not a substitute for expert legal, tax, or other professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. The information may not be relied upon for the purposes of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code.