Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement Template

This Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Sponsor Organization: [Full Legal Name, Tax ID, Address]
Project: [Project Name / Description]
Represented by: [Project Director Name, Contact Information]

Together referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Purpose

The Sponsor agrees to provide fiscal sponsorship services to the Project, enabling it to receive tax-deductible donations and grants, subject to compliance with nonprofit laws and this Agreement.

2. Responsibilities of Sponsor

The Sponsor shall:

• Accept and administer charitable donations on behalf of the Project.

• Provide financial and administrative oversight.

• Ensure compliance with applicable tax-exempt and nonprofit regulations.

• Issue tax receipts to donors.

3. Responsibilities of Project

The Project shall:

• Operate in line with the Sponsor’s charitable mission.

• Provide timely financial and activity reports.

• Use funds exclusively for approved charitable purposes.

• Comply with all Sponsor policies, including recordkeeping and expenditure rules.

4. Handling of Funds

• Donations received for the Project shall be deposited into a restricted account maintained by the Sponsor.

• The Sponsor shall disburse funds to the Project in accordance with approved budgets and requests.

• The Sponsor may deduct an administrative fee of [X%] to cover overhead.

5. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall remain effective until terminated by either Party with [X days] written notice. Upon termination, any remaining funds shall be used in accordance with nonprofit laws and the Sponsor’s charitable mission.

6. Liability and Indemnification

The Project shall indemnify the Sponsor against claims arising from the Project’s activities, except for matters caused by Sponsor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [State/Country].

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral.

Signatures

Sponsor Representative: _____________________ Date: _________
Name/Title: ____________________________________________

Project Director: ___________________________ Date: _________
Name/Title: ____________________________________________