IAM is currently accepting applications for fiscal sponsorship!
How do I apply?
All applicants are required to submit a completed application form and project budget. IAM accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Download IAM’s Fiscal Sponsorship Application Form (MS Word .docx) and Project Budget Worksheet (Excel) (Google Docs and Google Sheets versions are also acceptable).
Email the completed Application and Budget, including Budget Notes, with all supporting documents to admin@artsandmedia.net.
You will receive a confirmation email from IAM within 2-3 business days of receipt of your application.
Model A Applicants: Please note that IAM will only consider Model A applications from projects located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
IAM's Review Process:
Application packets are rigorously reviewed by IAM staff and Board members. All project leaders will also be invited to meet with IAM's Executive Director to briefly discuss your project and answer any questions you may have.
IAM evaluates applications on the following criteria:
- How well the project and programming fits into IAM’s charitable purpose, mission, and values.
- Commitment and relevant experience of project leaders.
- How well articulated are the project's goals and plans to achieve them.
- Compliance with IRS guidelines for activities of 501(c)(3) organizations.
- The specific needs of the project and its organizational framework.
In addition, for Model A Affiliates, IAM evaluates the project's strategies for funding and programming growth, potential scope of liabilities and personnel needs, legal considerations, and project leadership's understanding of the Model A relationship.
** IAM is highly selective when approving Model A Affiliates. We encourage projects considering Model A to first apply for Model C+ fiscal sponsorship with the potential of converting to Model A in the future.
When will I receive a response?
Model C and C+ Fiscal Sponsorship:
Model C and C+ applications are reviewed by IAM's Executive Director on a rolling basis. IAM can typically provide a response within 3-5 business days after the initial conversation with IAM's Executive Director and a complete application is received.
Model A Fiscal Sponsorship:
Applications for Model A sponsorship must be approved by the IAM Board of Directors.
The IAM Board of Directors meets quarterly to review Model A applications (eg, February, June, September, November). For time sensitive, special circumstances, the Board's Affiliate Advisory Committee may also consider applications upon special request and subject to the Committee’s availability, in its sole discretion. Please discuss this option with IAM's Executive Director.