Fiscal sponsorship allows a charitable initiative to operate under the legal and tax-exempt status of an established 501(c)(3). At Group 36, fiscal sponsorship includes structured governance, fund controls, compliance oversight, and reporting.
Model selection depends on operational independence, governance structure, and risk profile. During the application review process, we determine which model best aligns with your initiative’s scope and readiness.
Yes. As fiscal sponsor, Group 36 retains fiduciary responsibility for charitable funds. Disbursements are made in accordance with approved budgets and charitable purposes.
Depending on the model selected, operational independence varies. All models maintain structured oversight and compliance safeguards.
Typically 7–14 business days after a complete application is submitted.
Grant Administration
Grant administration includes documentation review, restriction tracking, financial oversight, reporting preparation, and compliance monitoring aligned with funder expectations.
No. Strategic consulting may support project design and readiness, but grant administration focuses on oversight and fund management after funds are secured.
Reporting is coordinated based on engagement structure. Group 36 supports financial reporting and compliance documentation aligned with grant terms.
Strategic & Infrastructure Consulting
Strategic consulting is appropriate before launching new initiatives, pursuing major grants, or expanding operations without defined governance structures.
Yes, provided leadership is committed to disciplined planning and governance readiness.
Not always. However, some initiatives benefit from readiness assessment before accepting charitable funds.
Process & Expectations
Mission-driven initiatives, nonprofits, philanthropic programs, and international projects that value credible charitable infrastructure and disciplined governance.
Initiatives seeking to use charitable funds for non-charitable purposes, bypass oversight, minimize reporting requirements, or move funds without structured governance are not aligned with our standards.
Fees are transparent and defined in advance based on scope and engagement model, reflecting the administrative infrastructure, oversight, compliance, and reporting required. Fiscal Sponsorship is offered with no monthly fees, with rates ranging from 5% to 7%.
