Model C Fiscal Conduit Sponsorship

Fiscal Conduit
Sponsorship.

Your project remains legally independent while BCD Alliance receives and regrants charitable funds on your behalf — giving you access to tax-deductible donations and foundation grants without changing your organizational structure.

8% administrative fee on all charitable contributions received

What Model C Includes

Your independence.
Our infrastructure.

Model C gives you access to charitable funding pathways while you retain full control of your organizational structure, employees, and operations.

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Donation and Grant Receipt

BCD Alliance receives tax-deductible contributions on your behalf and holds them in a restricted fund.

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Regranting of Funds

BCD Alliance regrants funds to your project for approved charitable activities on a regular basis.

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Donor Acknowledgment Letters

IRS-compliant tax receipts issued to every donor on your behalf.

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Grant Compliance Review

BCD Alliance reviews grant restrictions, verifies charitable purpose, and ensures fund use stays compliant.

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Restricted Fund Management

Your funds are held separately, tracked monthly, and reported to you with a full activity statement.

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Annual Audit Inclusion

Your project's charitable funds are included in BCD Alliance's independent annual audit.

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IRS 990 Reporting

Your charitable revenue and regranted amounts are included in BCD Alliance's annual federal filing.

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Capacity-Building Access

All Model C projects gain access to BCD Alliance workshops, technical assistance, and peer community.

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Dedicated Program Support

Our team is available for questions on compliance, budgeting, grant reporting, and fund management.

Model C vs. Model A — Key Difference

Model C does include:

Receipt and regranting of charitable contributions
Restricted fund management and monthly reporting
IRS-compliant donor acknowledgment letters
Grant compliance review and oversight
Annual audit inclusion and 990 reporting
Capacity-building access and technical assistance

Model C does NOT include:

BCD Alliance hiring or managing your employees
BCD Alliance executing your contracts
BCD Alliance providing insurance coverage
Your project operating as a BCD Alliance program

Need those services? Apply for Model A instead →

What happens after you apply

Application Review

Our team reviews mission alignment and charitable purpose within 5 business days.

Intro Meeting

We schedule a call to learn more and confirm Model C is the right fit.

Due Diligence

We review your budget, leadership, and program for charitable purpose alignment.

Approval and Agreement

Approved projects receive an acceptance letter and Master Sponsorship Agreement.

Onboarding Begins

Your restricted fund is established and regranting procedures are set up.

Your Application

Tell us about
your project.

This application takes approximately 10 minutes. Be as specific as possible — the more we understand your project, the more prepared we are for your intro conversation.

Submitting this form starts a review — not a contract. There is no obligation at this stage.

We respond to every application within 5 business days

No fees charged until after a signed sponsorship agreement

Supporting documents can be emailed to [email protected] separately

Questions? Call 800.233.2411 or email [email protected]

Need more operational support? Apply for Model A — Comprehensive Sponsorship →

Fiscal Sponsorship Application

Model C — Fiscal Conduit

BCD Alliance — 8% administrative fee on all contributions received

Primary Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Title / Role *

Email *

Phone *

Organization or Project

Organization or Project Name *

City, State *

How long have you operated?

Website (if applicable)

IRS and Legal Status

Current Legal Status *

Note: Active 501(c)(3) organizations can still use Model C as a funding conduit for a specific project or initiative.

EIN (if you have one)

Organizational Independence

Do you have your own HR, payroll, and employment infrastructure? *

Model C is designed for organizations that operate independently. If you need BCD Alliance to manage HR and payroll, Model A may be a better fit.

Do you have your own insurance coverage?

Mission and Program

Mission Statement *

Who do you serve? *

Primary Programs or Activities *

Budget and Funding

Projected or Current Annual Budget *

Current or Expected Funding Sources

Why are you seeking fiscal sponsorship now? *

Intended Use of Funds

How will regranted funds be used? *

Grants or Funders You Plan to Pursue

Leadership

Leadership Team *

Full bios and resumes can be emailed separately to [email protected] after submission.

Is this project BIPOC-founded or BIPOC-led? *

Additional Information

Anything else you want us to know?

How did you hear about BCD Alliance?

I confirm the information provided is accurate. I understand submitting this application begins a review process and does not guarantee sponsorship. I agree to be contacted by BCD Alliance. Privacy Policy

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Application received.

Thank you for applying to BCD Alliance Fiscal Conduit Sponsorship (Model C). Our team will review your application and reach out within 5 business days.

To send supporting documents, email [email protected] with your organization name in the subject line.

Fiscal ConduitSponsorship.

Your independence.Our infrastructure.