Fiscal Sponsorship

At Impact 907, our services are guided by a deep commitment to responsiveness and community voice. We recognize that every organization and business is unique, with its own mission, challenges, and support needs. That’s why our cost structure for fiscal sponsorship is not one-size-fits-all - it is customized based on the specific needs and goals of each partner. By applying the principles of community voice, we center lived experiences and aspirations of those we serve, working in collaboration to dismantle barriers that might otherwise hinder progress.

 

Our goal is to make fiscal sponsorship accessible by ensuring cost is never a prohibitive factor in moving your mission forward. Our team will work alongside you to assess your needs, determine the right level of administrative and financial support, and co-create a fiscal sponsorship or agency plan that uplifts your vision while maintaining transparency, accountability, and shared purpose. 

 

What is Fiscal Sponsorship? 

Fiscal sponsorship is a formal arrangement in which a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, like Impact 907, extends its legal and tax-exempt status to another project, initiative, or group that aligns with its mission. Fiscal Sponsorship can range in services and cost depending on individual organization or project needs. This allows socially driven projects to receive tax-deductible donations, apply for grants, and operate with financial transparency - all without the extra burden and cost of having to create a new nonprofit organization. 

 

What is a Fiscal Agent? 

A fiscal agent (also considered Model F fiscal sponsorship) provides administrative and financial management services for a project or organization but does not confer 501(c)(3) status. Impact 907 may serve as a fiscal agent in limited cases where charitable status is not required but support with bookkeeping, fund management, or compliance oversight is still beneficial. The majority of projects fall under fiscal sponsorship. 

 

Why Impact 907? 

We are a by-and-for nonprofit organization that understands the unique challenges facing rural, tribal, and grassroots efforts across the Northwest. We are committed to culturally responsive services and provide expertise from decades in the nonprofit and small business fields. Our team has experience working with government contracts (state, federal, county or borough, city, and more), philanthropic funding, community funding, and all other common funding sources. Our approach to fiscal sponsorship is built on trust, flexibility, and responsiveness.  

 

We provide: 
 

• Financial and administrative oversight 

• Grant and donation management 

• Reporting and compliance support 

• Professional accountability and nonprofit best practices 

 

And most importantly - we ensure that you retain full control over your project’s direction, priorities, and community impact. Impact 907 is a stepping stone to your independence. We partner with you while offering temporary support as your organization grows. Once, you're ready to fly, we happily step back and watch you succeed. Our fiscal sponsorship / agency means that we are here to support you while you retain autonomy over your ideas, staffing, and project ideas. 

 

Pros and Cons of Fiscal Sponsorship 

Understanding the advantages and limitations can help determine if fiscal sponsorship is right for you: 

 
Pros 

• Access to tax-deductible donations and grants 

• Reduced administrative burden 

• Faster launch timeline - no need to form a 501(c)(3) 

• Compliance support (tax filings, accounting, etc.) 

• Mentorship from an established nonprofit 

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Cons 

• Sponsorship fees apply  

• Shared accountability and required transparency 

• Sponsorship agreements must be carefully co-structured 

• Limited to Impact 907's region and scope 

 

Who Is This For? 

Fiscal sponsorship is ideal for: 
 

• Start-up nonprofits and grassroots initiatives 

• Community organizers and coalitions 

• Indigenous-led and Tribal projects 

• Short-term or pilot programs 

• Religious organizations

• Rural or under-resourced efforts needing structural support 

• For-profit businesses, groups, or individuals who want to launch a charitable project         

 

Interested in Partnering with Us? 

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We welcome inquiries from individuals, collectives, and organizations who are ready to bring their vision to life with community-driven backing. Whether you need fiscal sponsorship or limited fiscal agent services, Impact 907 is here to support your journey. 

 
At Impact 907, we believe that the people closest to the work should lead the way. Our fiscal sponsorship model is designed to equip our partners by ensuring they retain full control over their project’s goals, vision, and day-to-day operations. We place responsibility for implementing programs directly in the hands of project leaders - those who understand their communities best - while providing the fiduciary oversight and administrative support necessary to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance. This balance allows innovative, community-rooted efforts to thrive under their own direction, with the stability and infrastructure of an established nonprofit behind them. 

 

Contact us to schedule a consultation or get more information. Let’s build the future – together.