The Amador Community Foundation Fiscal Sponsorship program provides new, small and limited activity projects in Amador County the opportunity to operate under a nonprofit status.  As a partner with the Foundation, project donations may be tax deductible, insurance may be provided, and backoffice support could include acknowledgement letters to donors and complete financial management.

The Fiscal Sponsorship program allows new projects to "test the waters" before pursuing incorporation and IRS nonprofit tax status. 

All partners must adhere to Foundation operating guidelines and be willing to work with the Foundation when pursuing grants, fundraisers and other activities regulated by the IRS.

Fee for service varies depending on the level of service required and will be negotiated with the Board upon acceptance. 

Please review the Fiscal Sponsorship Application Process before filling out an application.

Fiscal Sponsorship Application Process

1.  Fiscal Sponsorship Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.  Complete and electronically submit the Fiscal Sponsorship Application to:

acf@amadorcommunityfoundation.org

For more information or questions, please contact the foundation at:

Amador Community Foundation

PO Box 1154

Jackson, CA 95642

209-223-2148

2.  Upon receipt of your application, Foundation staff will review the application and materials for compliance and completeness.  Incomplete applications may cause processing delays.  Additional information, a site visit or interview may be requested to complete the application.

3.  The Fiscal Sponsorship Committee will review your complete application and make a recommendation to the Board. 

4.  The Board meets monthly and makes all sponsorship decisions.  If approved, you will receive a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for approval and signature.  Return the signed Agreement and MOU to Amador Community Foundation. 

5.  Upon Agreement and MOU return, you can begin receiving donations and other contributions of funds and apply for grants. 

6.  Checks should be made out to “Amador Community Foundation” with your project name in the memo line.

7.  If applying for a grant that requires Amador Community Foundation’s 501(c)3 IRS number, submit the grant application to the Foundation for review and approval prior to submission to the grantor.

Please download, complete and email the application to Amador Community Foundation at acf@amadorcommunityfoundation.org, or fill out the information on the fiscal sponsor page.  For more information, contact the Foundation at (209) 223-2148.

Fiscal Sponsorship Program

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Amador Community Foundation    (209) 223-2148    21-B Main Street Jackson, CA 95642