Some nonprofits opt to find a fiscal sponsor with tax-exempt status in order to get their operation up and running quickly. That way, they may attract new donors who can be assured their contributions are tax-deductible in the short term.

If you choose to go that route, look for a sponsor that fits your mission, and from there you can try to arrange either a comprehensive sponsorship or pre-approved grant based on your organization’s needs. Some sponsors may even provide administrative support by coordinating things like disbursement of funds.

Consider starting your fiscal sponsor search by looking up mission-aligned 501c3 organizations near you—filter by state and category here free of charge.