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Fiscal Sponsorship

Arts Connection’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides administrative support and guidance to artists, projects and other organizations, working in a variety of disciplines, so that they can grow, pursue grants, donations, and other sponsorship opportunities that require tax-exempt status. This is an important service in which Arts Connection acts as a partner to help you raise money to produce regional arts and culture events, programs, and projects that benefit each of our creative communities, all across San Bernardino County.A fiscal sponsorship relationship with Arts Connection ensures funding agencies and contributors that donations and grants received on behalf of the artists/projects are well-managed and funds are disbursed according to the grant proposal and their guidelines.

Can I Become A Fiscal Sponsored Program?

Arts Connection’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides administrative support and guidance to artists, projects and other organizations, working in a variety of disciplines, so that they may pursue grants, donations, and other sponsorship opportunities that require tax-exempt status. This is an important service in which Arts Connection acts as a partner to help you raise money and apply for grants to produce regional arts and culture events, programs, and projects that benefit each of our creative communities, all across San Bernardino County. A fiscal sponsorship relationship with Arts Connection ensures funding agencies and contributors that donations and grants received on behalf of the artists/projects are well-managed and funds are disbursed according to the grant proposal and their guidelines.

Criteria:

Arts Connection creates sponsorship opportunities for artists, organizations, and projects that match these criteria:
● Their mission fits with Arts Connection’s role as the local arts agency of San Bernardino County
● They actively engage with and support local community needs and priorities
● They are in good standing with the CA Franchise Tax Board and IRS
● They show potential for future development and growth
● They are non-legislative in nature