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InterMusic SF is a tax-exempt non-profit organization

InterMusic SF is a tax-exempt non-profit organization

Fiscal Sponsorship

In the simplest terms, “fiscal sponsorship” is one entity accepting and managing funds for another. Fiscal sponsorship is necessary if a group or an individual with a charitable project wants to solicit funding from philanthropic sources that only make contributions or grant funds to nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status. These donations are then tax-deductible to by the donor or grantor. In-kind contributions may be tax-deductible as well, if the gift is used only for purposes related to the project.
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Why join our Fiscal Sponsorship Program?

Access to More Funds

Many area foundations require fiscal sponsorship to apply for grant opportunities. Joining our Fiscal Sponsorship Program allows you and your ensemble to apply for project funding at both the local and state level.

Online Donation
System

When you join our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, your donors have easy access to our online donation platform where they can make single or recurring donations to your project and receive tax deductions on the donated amount.

Grant Assistance

Our affiliates can work with the InterMusic SF staff on grant applications and we can assist with crafting the most compelling narrative, budget, and project timeline to help increase odds for foundation funding.

Professional Development Workshops

Each year, InterMusic SF hosts a variety of workshops designed to help musicians develop their business skills, including subjects like grant writing, project management, fundraising, and finances for artists.

Organizational Development
Strategies

Our staff is happy to help you develop plans for organizational growth and long term sustainability of your project or ensemble.

Project Promotion

Affiliated artists can have projects, concerts and CD releases featured on our online calendar, digital newsletter, and website.

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FSP Application

To begin the application process, click the button below.

If you have any questions please email Cory Combs (and please CC [email protected]) to discuss eligibility for fiscal sponsorship with InterMusic SF.

Start your FSP Application Now

Applicants will be notified of acceptance within two weeks of the application submission.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
Eligibility

The Fiscal Sponsorship Program accepts ensembles, organizations (such as a chamber music presenter) or individuals (such as chamber music educators or composers) who wish to pursue a project that is in conformance with InterMusic SF’s own charitable purpose:

InterMusic SF is a service organization dedicated to making small ensemble music a vital part of the cultural life of the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission is to increase audiences for the art form and to generate support for local artists active in genres including early music, chamber music, new music, jazz and creative music.

The applicant must reside in California.  The description of the project (whether one-time or ongoing) should be detailed and should demonstrate the ability to carry out the project. The applicant should be ready to raise funds for the project and must provide a work sample of high quality, have a history of consistent ensemble membership (if applicable) and be able to clearly demonstrate a need for InterMusic SF’s fiscal sponsorship and other services.

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InterMusic SF’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program is based on a model of a preapproved grant relationship, known as a Model C relationship. According to Greg Colvin’s 1993 book, Fiscal Sponsorship: Six Ways to Do It Right (SF Study Center, 1993):

“In Model C, the project does not become a program belonging to the sponsor. Instead, the sponsor chooses to further its exempt purposes indirectly by giving financial support to another entity or person for a specific project that the sponsor has reason to believe will advance the sponsor’s charitable goals. The sponsor is not seeking ownership of any part of the results of the work, but simply an assurance that the project will use the grant funds in a reasonable effort to accomplish the ends described in the grant proposal.”

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Affiliated Ensembles InterMusic SF is a tax-exempt non-profit organization InterMusic SF is a tax-exempt non-profit organization Fiscal Sponsorship In the simplest terms, “fiscal sponsorship” is one entity accepting and managing funds for another. Fiscal sponsorship is necessary if a group or an individual with a charitable project wants to solicit funding from philanthropic sources that only make contributions or grant funds to nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status. These donations are then tax-deductible to by the donor or grantor. In-kind contributions may be tax-deductible as well, if the gift is used only for purposes related to the project. Learn how to apply Why join our Fiscal Sponsorship Program? Access to More Funds Many area foundations require fiscal sponsorship to apply for grant opportunities. Joining our Fiscal Sponsorship Program allows you and your ensemble to apply for project funding at both the local and state level. Online DonationSystem When you join our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, your donors have easy access to our online donation platform where they can make single or recurring donations to your project and receive tax deductions on the donated amount. Grant Assistance Our affiliates can work with the InterMusic SF staff on grant applications and we can assist with crafting the most compelling narrative, budget, and project timeline to help increase odds for foundation funding. Professional Development Workshops Each year, InterMusic SF hosts a variety of workshops designed to help musicians develop their business skills, including subjects like grant writing, project management, fundraising, and finances for artists. Organizational DevelopmentStrategies Our staff is happy to help you develop plans for organizational growth and long term sustainability of your project or ensemble. Project Promotion Affiliated artists can have projects, concerts and CD releases featured on our online calendar, digital newsletter, and website. Previous Next InterMusic SF has worked with Over 368 Bay Area Projects Including ensembles, composers, and presenters View our Affiliates FSP Application To begin the application process, click the button below. If you have any questions please email Cory Combs (and please CC [email protected]) to discuss eligibility for fiscal sponsorship with InterMusic SF. Start your FSP Application Now Applicants will be notified of acceptance within two weeks of the application submission. FAQ Most frequent questions and answers Eligibility The Fiscal Sponsorship Program accepts ensembles, organizations (such as a chamber music presenter) or individuals (such as chamber music educators or composers) who wish to pursue a project that is in conformance with InterMusic SF’s own charitable purpose: InterMusic SF is a service organization dedicated to making small ensemble music a vital part of the cultural life of the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission is to increase audiences for the art form and to generate support for local artists active in genres including early music, chamber music, new music, jazz and creative music.The applicant must reside in California.  The description of the project (whether one-time or ongoing) should be detailed and should demonstrate the ability to carry out the project. The applicant should be ready to raise funds for the project and...
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