Fiscal Sponsorship

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What is a fiscal sponsor and why do I need one?

The National Council of Nonprofits defines a fiscal sponsor as a “way for a cause to attract donors even when it is not yet recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)… Charitable contributions are given to the fiscal sponsor, which then grants them to support the cause.”

If a family friend wants to donate $20 to your project, they probably aren’t worried about the tax implications. However, a majority of Community Foundations, Granters, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), and Corporations will only donate to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, because it can be considered a tax-exempt charitable contribution.

Enter: Fiscal Sponsors, which are nonprofits who can receive the funds for you, and then disburse them straight to your LLC or organization. We open up a whole new world of funding opportunities for independent films, plays, and other socially impactful content.

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Why should I choose E2AC as my Fiscal Sponsor?

Here’s why.

What Makes Us Different:

  • Affordability: Our rate is just 3% of any funds raised through us. Have a friend who wants to give you $100 and doesn’t care about tax-exemptions? You don’t have to run it through us! Unable to raise funds your first few months? Not a problem, we have no hidden fees for you to worry about!

  • Care: We offer daily, personalized support. Does your donor have a question? Do you need advice on grantwriting? You will have access to a personal E2AC staff member to answer any questions you may have.

  • Efficiency: Get your funds as fast as you want. When funds hit our account, you can take them out as fast as you want, even the same day they arrive!

  • Transparency: Know where your money is at all times. Via our partnerships with leading fintech platforms, you can see when funds are received and who is donating, and you have total control of how funds are disbursed.

Fiscal sponsorships shouldn’t be difficult. They should provide you with the support you need to tell your impactful story.

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  • "It has been a delight to work with Alex and the team at E2AC as our fiscal sponsor on our film. Their program is phenomenal and has saved me a tremendous amount of time and energy. I highly recommend working with them for any project that needs a fiscal sponsor!"

    Alex Lieberman, Founder, Bright West Entertainment

  • "E2AC is an incredible fiscal sponsor partner to WILLA. We've worked with E2AC on several projects now, and they make everything seamless so that we can focus on making the films we care about. They truly care about the work and the filmmakers, too."

    Elizabeth Woodward, Founder & CEO, WILLA

  • I love this organization! Documentary filmmakers have found a safe and beloved haven in the hands of Nick Hudson and E2AC, and the world is a much better place because of it! Viva E2AC!”

    Christine La Monte, Producer, VIVA VERDI! and AI WEIWEI’S TURANDOT

  • "E2AC has been a powerful partner in helping our teams make an impact with our films. Social impact films need champions and partners, and for us, E2AC has been both, project after project."

    Ryan Gielen, Producer/Director, My Beautiful Stutter 

  • "My experience with E2AC has been incredibly positive. The team is responsive, efficient and thoughtful. And it's hard to beat their low admin fee!"

    Jamie Gordon, Co-Founder, Fugitive Films

  • "E2AC's Fiscal Sponsorship program has enabled us to produce powerful, change-making films that otherwise would not have come to life. The partnership has simply been tremendous."

    Patrick James Lynch, Co-Founder & CEO, Believe Limited

  • "E2AC are the dream fiscal sponsor. They've made it all easy, including an app to access your funds on your schedule, and most importantly, they care about you and your film."

    Yoni Golijov, Producer, COVER-UP

  • “As a new and somewhat unconventional film festival, we needed all the help we could get. E2AC has given us the hands on support and freedom to focus fully on our work, providing the stability and infrastructure we needed to raise and manage funds.”

    Cori Thomas, Co-Founder / Artistic Director, San Quentin Film Festival

FAQs

  • As a social impact organization, we firmly believe that impact is only possible when you have the funds you need. 3% allows us to run this program, while giving you all as much money as possible to make your project a success!

  • Our fiscal sponsorship is for all social impact content creators out there. We have sponsored multi-million dollar production companies, local documentary filmmakers, poets, and even student and emerging storytellers looking to raise a little money to get their project off the ground. Whatever your budget and level of impact, we are here to help!

    Our criteria is:

    1. Entertainment - A short film, documentary, television series, play, poetry, music, or any other kind of content!

    2. Social Impact - We don’t list out the topics we consider to be social impact issues, because we understand that issues are complex and blended. A film about grief may not be the typical “social justice issue” that comes to mind for you, but if you are telling an ethical story with the goal of impacting people anywhere in the world, that to us is social impact.

    3. Trust - This is a partnership, and trust goes both ways. We need to trust you, and you need to be able to trust us!

  • Additional features include:

    • Fund disbursements in less than 24 hours

    • Onboarding in under 72 hours

    • 24/7/365 access to your funds and donors

    • The ability to accept payments via ACH Transfer, Wire Transfer, and even Mobile Check Deposit

    • A designated E2AC staff member ready to support you

    • Upon completion, guaranteed global distribution through our free streaming channel, E2AC+ (and don't worry, it's non-exclusive - so it's your option entirely)

    • Opportunities to apply to our New York Screening Series at Lincoln Center

    • Access to our alumni network of professional storytellers from every walk of life

    • Monthly newsletter updates so you know what is happening in the sector, and how we can support you

    • Social media posts and content anytime you want

  • We fiscally-sponsor creators, production companies, and organizations that align with our values and mission all the time! Whether you have one project or a dozen, we are here to help!

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