Fiscal Sponsorship Application
Submit your proposal for consideration
Before You Apply: Please review the fiscal sponsorship models below and come prepared with detailed information about your program, budget, and organizational structure. Applications are reviewed quarterly.
Fiscal Sponsorship Models
SF Pride offers different fiscal sponsorship models depending on your program's needs and operational structure:
Best for: Projects that become programs of SF Pride with full integration
- Your program becomes a formal project of SF Pride
- SF Pride holds all assets, intellectual property, and legal liability
- All funds raised are SF Pride funds (donors receive SF Pride tax receipts)
- SF Pride provides full financial management, HR support, and administrative oversight
- Program director works closely with SF Pride leadership
- Fee: 8-12% administrative fee on all funds raised/granted
Best for: Independent organizations seeking nonprofit status for specific grants/donations
- Your organization maintains separate identity and operations
- SF Pride serves as passthrough for specific, pre-approved funds
- Donors designate funds for your program (SF Pride issues tax receipts)
- SF Pride reviews and approves all incoming/outgoing funds
- You maintain independent bank accounts and operations
- Quarterly financial reporting required
- Fee: 5-8% administrative fee on funds processed
Best for: Programs with minimal need for ongoing administrative support
- Your program operates independently under SF Pride's 501(c)(3) umbrella
- SF Pride provides tax-deductible donation capability only
- Minimal oversight - you manage your own operations, budget, and activities
- Annual financial reporting and insurance requirements
- Must align with SF Pride mission and values
- Fee: 3-5% administrative fee plus annual renewal fee