FUND YOUR FILM with Fiscal Sponsorship

 

Benefits of Fiscal Sponsorship for Filmmakers

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• Access to more funding opportunities: Grants, donations, and sponsorships typically unavailable to for-profit ventures.

• Professional handling of funds: Your fiscal sponsor handles the tax-exemption process, donation receipts, and financial reporting.

• Legitimacy: Partnering with a reputable fiscal sponsor can increase trust among donors and grantmakers.

• Tax benefits: Offering tax-deductible donations can incentivize larger contributions from individuals and corporations.​

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One of The Future of Film Foundation’s key artist support services is Fiscal Sponsorship.

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If your film or project is approved for this program, we extend the Foundation’s 501c3 status as a sponsor for the project, opening up opportunities for grants and fundraising available to nonprofit organizations. Fiscally sponsored projects can solicit tax-deductible donations from organizations or individuals. We administer donations made on behalf of the project and send donor acknowledgments. Our administrative cost is 7% for funds granted, but we do not take any ownership of the project.

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Please note that this program does not provide direct financing or fundraising services.

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Eligibility

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In order to be considered for fiscal sponsorship, the production/organizations, as represented by the Project Producer(s) must:

• Be consistent with The Future of Film Foundation’s mission.

• Demonstrate clear commitment to the project and provide detailed documentation and guidelines for how the project is to be achieved.

• Be a Washington State resident.

 

If you wish to apply, please fill out our online application.

 

Contact Melissa Lavigne, 818-493-0204, with any questions.

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