Our MisSION
Equity Impact Fund exists to advance equity, preservation, and community power by providing fiscal sponsorship to mission-aligned initiatives. We offer shared infrastructure, financial stewardship, and trusted partnership to help changemakers focus on what matters most—their communities.
Our Vision
We envision a world where communities closest to injustice are fully resourced to lead. By removing administrative barriers and building collective infrastructure, we support emerging and established projects that are transforming systems through organizing, storytelling, culture, and care.
Services
Fiscal sponsorship
Financial Management
We provide full financial stewardship—including donation processing, restricted fund tracking, grant administration, and regular reporting. All funds are managed transparently and in partnership with your team.
Technology Services
We give you access to essential digital tools including donation platforms, accounting software, and cloud-based dashboards so you can operate professionally, report easily, and stay focused on your mission.
Administrative Services
We handle the back-office tasks so you don’t have to. This includes annual tax filings, audit preparation, insurance coverage, and onboarding support—all designed to protect your project and streamline your growth.
Fiduciary Oversight
We ensure all sponsored projects operate within IRS guidelines, maintain alignment with our exempt purpose, and use funds for charitable, mission-aligned activities. We handle compliance so you can focus on your impact.
How It Works
1. Apply for Sponsorship
Submit an application describing your mission, leadership, and charitable purpose. We evaluate alignment with our values and legal requirements.
2. Sign a Sponsorship Agreement
Once approved, we sign a Model C fiscal sponsorship agreement outlining responsibilities, disbursement policies, and reporting expectations.
3. Launch Your Work
We set up your restricted fund, donation channels, and reporting systems. You begin raising funds immediately under our 501(c)(3) umbrella.
4. Partner for Growth
We provide regular oversight, coaching, and support so you can deepen your impact, stay compliant, and grow sustainably.
FAQs
What is fiscal sponsorship, and how is it different from starting my own nonprofit?
Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your project under the umbrella of Equity Impact Fund’s 501(c)(3) status without the time, expense, and paperwork of creating your own nonprofit.
Instead of spending months filing for tax exemption, building governance structures, and managing compliance, you can focus directly on your mission. EIF provides the legal and financial infrastructure so your project can start receiving tax-deductible donations and building impact right away.
How does the money flow—donations, grants, and expenses?
When a donor gives to your project through Equity Impact Fund, their contribution is tax-deductible because EIF is a recognized 501(c)(3). We manage all donations, issue donor receipts, and ensure funds are held securely in accounts restricted for your project. You submit expense requests, and EIF handles disbursements, accounting, and reporting. This ensures transparency, compliance, and donor confidence. EIF also manages billing and provides clear reports, so you always know the financial health of your project without having to build those systems yourself.
Who has legal and financial responsibility—me or the Equity Impact Fund?
Equity Impact Fund carries the legal and financial responsibility for sponsored projects, ensuring IRS compliance, risk management, and fiduciary oversight. This protects your project and your donors while freeing you from the burden of navigating complex nonprofit regulations. At the same time, you retain leadership of your project’s vision, strategy, and daily work. In short: EIF handles the compliance, finances, and systems; you focus on the mission.