FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

The ACTION Council sponsors the work of more than two dozen coalitions of individuals who provide valuable services, which are often not available through traditional community resources. Under our fiscal umbrella, these groups are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations and program grants, which enable them to have a significant impact on those they serve.

 

As a result, the ACTION Council is able to save funders, community members and program implementers tens of thousands of dollars each year in administrative overhead. Our fiscal oversight and non-profit umbrella eliminate the need for groups to incorporate, establish boards of directors and hire administrative staff.

 

If your group is interested in seeking fiscal sponsorship from the ACTION Council, you may download and complete the questionnaire, Requesting Fiscal Sponsorship.

 

For more information about fiscal sponsorship, contact us at (831) 783-1244.

 

Fiscal Sponsorship Member Survey Results - Sep '12

  • The Benefits:
  • How Does it Work?:
  • Sponsored Groups:
  • Cost savings: administration, staff, bookkeeping, tax returns
  • You receive monthly/quarterly financial statements detailing every deposit and expenditure
  • You can have several sub-groups, which are accounted for separately
  • No need for Articles of Incorporation, By-laws
  • No need for Board of Directors
  • Most activities fall under ACTION Council’s liability insurance
  • Savings of time, energy, cost of becoming nonprofit
  • Works well for groups that have small budgets and/or limited number of activities each year




  • ACMC receives funds on behalf of the group or fund, manages the money, accounts for all funds separately and makes payments as requested by the authorized party(ies) in the group
  • The group may hold fund raising events and solicit donations with prior approval of ACMC The group is responsible for acknowledging donations, and all program reporting to granting agencies.
  • ACMC will provide financial documentation as required
  • The group may use their funds for most purposes that adhere to the definition of public benefit corporation and may not engage in any activity that jeopardizes the Council’s nonprofit status
  • The group may contract with individuals or agencies for consulting services, but may not hire staff.
  • From time to time and on a case-by –case basis, ACMC may assist a group in developing grant proposals and program planning, although this service is generally not a part of its role as fiscal agent ACMC charges an 8% administrative fee for all new funds deposited in the group’s account.
  • Fees for public/governmental agencies are assessed at 10%.




  • Artsong
  • Artistas Unidos - Artists United
  • Autism Neighborhood
  • Avanza
  • Best Friends
  • Breakaway Academy
  • Citizens Corps
  • Clint Eastwood Fund
  • Commission on the Status of Women
  • Community Alliance for Safety and Peace
  • Community Information Center
  • Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
  • Fiesta of Hope
  • Friends of Rippling River
  • Ingram Housing Fund
  • Labor of Love/ Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
  • Marina Anniversary Committee
  • Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition
  • Monterey County Behavioral Health Fund
  • Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County
  • One Pueblo
  • One Village at a Time
  • Postpone
  • Primary Care Clinics
  • Safe Kids
  • Unite Here Local 483
  • The Women's International Perspective
  • Wheels in Motion
  • Young Entrepreneur Awards