Think of it as borrowing our nonprofit status to launch your own foundation—quickly and without the overhead.
EZ Foundations™ are fiscally sponsored accounts that offer all the benefits of a private foundation, including your own branded name and full operational control—without the $100K+ setup costs, lengthy legal process, or ongoing administrative burden.
Behind the scenes, we handle compliance, reporting, and all regulatory requirements so you can focus on making an impact. It’s the fastest, most cost-effective alternative to forming your own nonprofit.
Leverage our existing infrastructure and start immediately, without lengthy legal or administrative processes.
Pay vendors, partners, or grantees directly from your foundation account with fast processing and built-in oversight.
We don’t take a cut—donations in and grants out are always fee-free.
Operate under Givinga Foundation’s trusted structure, built to ensure compliance and protect your privacy.
We've stripped away everything that doesn't directly serve your mission. Let Givinga Foundation handle fund disbursements, IRS reporting, and administrative tasks, allowing you to stay focused purely on your charitable goals.
Tell us about your mission, and our experts will guide you on the best fiscal sponsorship approach.
Our team reviews for mission alignment and compliance basics. Receive compliance review and onboarding support within days.
Immediately start fundraising, paying expenses, and managing funds with ease through our intuitive platform.
Yes. You don’t need to be an incorporated nonprofit to use fiscal sponsorship. Individuals, community leaders, athletes, creators, and small teams can launch a fund or program under a sponsor’s 501(c)(3) status without setting up a nonprofit themselves.
You maintain control over your project’s direction, but your spending must align with your charitable mission and your sponsor’s guidelines. Sponsors ensure funds are used legally and in line with IRS rules; they’re responsible for compliance.
In most cases, you can begin accepting tax-deductible donations in a matter of days after signing your agreement. That’s significantly faster than waiting months for IRS approval.
Yes. Many groups use fiscal sponsorship as a launchpad. When you're ready to form your own nonprofit, your sponsor can help transition funds, donors, and operations to your new organization.
Positively. Your donations go through a recognized 501(c)(3) sponsor, which reassures donors that their contributions are tax-deductible and properly managed. Sponsors often issue donor receipts and maintain financial transparency on your behalf.
Your mission, programs, and impact are just as real. A fiscal sponsor is a legal and tax-compliant way to operate under an existing 501(c)(3) organization. Your work still qualifies as charitable, and donations are tax-deductible. You’re not less legitimate; in fact, being backed by a trusted sponsor can boost credibility with funders and partners. Many projects stay fiscally sponsored long-term because it saves time and money while maintaining full impact.
An EZ Foundation™ ensures your charitable initiative gets the resources, compliance, and scale it needs to thrive. You gain private foundation power without private foundation pain.