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Fiscal Sponsorship Grounded in Responsible Governance

A trusted 501(c)(3) home providing disciplined oversight, fund control, compliance, and reporting — so charitable work can proceed responsibly.

  • No Monthly Fees

  • No Hidden Costs

  • Rates range from 5% to 7%

Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship

What Fiscal Sponsorship Actually Means

Fiscal sponsorship allows a charitable initiative to operate under the legal and tax-exempt status of an established 501(c)(3) organization.

At Group 36, fiscal sponsorship is not simply administrative. It is fiduciary.

Charitable funds are received, managed, and disbursed within a structured governance framework designed to protect donors, leaders, and intended beneficiaries.

This structure enables fundraising and operations to proceed without forming a standalone nonprofit, while maintaining accountability and compliance.

Children and adult volunteers planting trees under Group 36 fiscal sponsorship and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt oversight

When charitable funds are involved, oversight is not optional.

Without appropriate controls, funds may be delayed, restricted improperly, or misapplied. Reputational and regulatory risk increases.

  • Most breakdowns are structural, not intentional.
  • Fiscal sponsorship exists to prevent those failures before they occur.

Find the Right Structure for Your Initiative

Direct Project Sponsorship

Model A

Independent Contractor Project

Model B

Grantor-Grantee Relationship

Model C

What to Expect

After your application is submitted, our team will guide you through the following steps:
Application Review 
3 business days
We evaluate your initiative and conduct an initial screening to ensure it matches our fiscal sponsorship criteria.
Due Diligence
3 business days
Our team conducts an internal review to better understand your initiative and values.
Fiscal Sponsorship Model Discussion
1 to 2 meetings
We will walk you through the fiscal sponsorship models available and determine which structure best supports your project.
Agreement Development and Execution
3 business days
Once the model is selected, we’ll prepare a formal agreement and finalize our partnership.

Why Fiscal Sponsorship Through Group 36

By providing a trusted 501(c)(3) home and full administrative infrastructure, Group 36 removes compliance burden from project teams while preserving accountability.

  • Regulatory and reputational risk is reduced
  • Donor intent is protected
  • Charitable funds are deployed responsibly

The fiduciary obligation does not change across models, the standard of governance remains consistent.

Nonprofit compliance and accountability structure provided by Group 36 fiscal sponsorship

Let’s Determine the Right Structure for Your Initiative

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