Fiscal Sponsorship

We are completely aware of and empathetic to the fact that it can be difficult, if not almost impossible, for a film project to get funded. This is where having a nonprofit as a fiscal sponsor can be very beneficial.

Fiscal sponsorship, where a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - like Grateful Film Fund - accepts tax-deductible donations on behalf of a for-profit entity and processes the gift for a fee, is a funding opportunity for filmmakers to be beneficiaries of charitable giving without having to create a nonprofit organization.

GFF supports film projects of all types and lengths, from film shorts to multi-episode series, which share our same mission and vision. We also understand that every dollar counts towards creating a project so, as befits our ethos and values, we charge a modest three percent flat fee to process any and all tax-deductible gifts, which is the lowest in the fiscal sponsor arena. No other dues or fees are neither expected nor required.

We also offer additional services with this fee, including creating a standalone donation page for each and every project utilizing our partnership with DonorBox, offering a comprehensive list of nonprofit foundation prospects with our relationship with the Foundation Directory database along with other fundraising support like sending out email blasts promoting individual projects to our substantial contact list..

Additionally, we are now able to accept donations from individuals and grantmakers based in Canada and the United Kingdom via our relationship with the Canadian/UK based nonprofit Global Impact. This way, those citizens and organizations are able to receive the full benefits of their tax-deductible giving in their respective country as our filmmakers are able to cast a wider, international net to receive donations. The cost for this service is a combined seven percent flat fee.

If you feel that it can be beneficial to have us as your fiscal sponsor, please contact us directly here and we’ll be happy to engage in a conversation.