Fiscal Sponsorship

 

Access to Donations, Sales Tax Exemption & Grants

ACA offers Fiscal Sponsorship to extend our 501(c)3 non-profit status over entities creating new, community based work, particularly ones that contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy. Fiscal sponsorship empowers emerging arts organizations, collaborative projects and individual creatives to access resources through tax-deductible donations, grants and government contracts. It also provides access to affordable liability insurance coverage, sales tax exemption for project expenses and connection to ACA’s member community. In addition, our staff provides direct assistance in developing your business model, enhancing your fundraising efforts and strengthening your infrastructure.

Contact Asaf Ronen for more information or to set up a one-on-one orientation.

FAQs

What kinds of projects does ACA fiscally sponsor?

ACA sponsors individual artists or organizations in accord with our mission, who do not already have non-profit status and are creative or cultural projects.

Examples:

  • Arts Educators And/Or Arts Education Programs

  • Arts Organizations That Have Applied For 501( C )3 Tax Exempt Status And Are Awaiting IRS Approval

  • Emerging Arts Groups

  • Independent Creatives From All Disciplines

  • One Time Projects – Like A Festival Or Special Event

  • Small But Stable Arts Organizations That Are Under-Resourced And Have Minimal Staff

  • Mix Of All Or Some Of The Above In Any Creative Discipline

What costs are involved?

An annual membership fee of $180, plus 10% of any donations or grants that we receive on your behalf. There is an optional $300 annual fee for liability insurance.

Does Fiscal Sponsorship provide eligibility for matching gifts?

Absolutely! If your donors would like for you to receive matching gifts from their employer please have them send us the necessary paperwork.

How does ACA process donations?

While we encourage contributions though our Projects portal, we can also process donations by check or direct deposit. All payments from your donors or grantors must be made out to “Austin Creative Alliance” with the name of your project written in the memo line of the check, or noted on the ACH memo. Donations made out directly to you or your project will not be tax deductible for your donor.

Who owns the work I create while fiscally sponsored?

You retain full ownership, copyright and control of every aspect of your work and marketing materials.