OneOC Fiscal Sponsorship

Streamline Your Mission with Expert Support

Empower Your Mission

with Our Nonprofit Support

Starting and running a nonprofit can be complex, overwhelming, and costly. Fiscal Sponsorship with OneOC is a strategic solution designed for individuals or groups wishing to set up charitable projects without the need for incorporation or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designation. 

Fiscal Sponsorship Program 

As your fiscal sponsor, OneOC’s in-house staff handles the back office demands of operations. Plus, you and your team will benefit from the mentorship offered by OneOC’s nonprofit professionals to grow nonprofit leadership skills to support the long-term sustainability of your organization. This allows your project to have the following: 

  • The fiscal sponsor handles administrative burdens and ensures compliance with IRS guidelines, including Accounting, Human Resources, Grants, Contracts, and Risk Management. 

  • A valuable learning experience for new organizations and emerging nonprofit leaders who are new to the sector or need to build their existing management skills. 

  • Affiliation, making your initiative a part of the fiscal sponsor organization. 

  • Immediate access to charitable funding with time to grow. 

  • Affordable administrative costs without IRS forms, accounting staff payments, or additional registrations. 

Why Choose OneOC 

65 Years of Experience.

  • Rely on our rich history and expertise to navigate the nonprofit landscape. 

Your Success is Our Priority.

  • Managed by a dedicated, in-house team of nonprofit professionals 

Avoid Administrative Hassles.

  • No corporate forms to file for start-up or ongoing compliance. 

Keep Your Budget in Check.

  • Control administrative costs with no monthly fee. 

No Minimum Balance.

  • Get started without financial barriers. 

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 bring your vision to life without the complexity of starting a nonprofit?

Fiscal sponsorship can provide the structure and support you need to focus on your mission while we handle the administrative burden. Whether launching a new initiative or growing an existing project, we’ll give you the tools, compliance, and resources to make an impact faster.

Start making a difference today. Explore how fiscal sponsorship can empower your mission, and let’s build something great together. Contact us now to learn more!

Contact us today to embark on a seamless journey toward realizing your vision and mission. We are here to support you every step of the way.