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Fiscal sponsors describe models, costs and benefits to Arts Commission
Summary
Representatives from Local Color and Social Impact Commons outlined fiscal sponsorship models used by arts funders: a regranting model and a comprehensive ("bride A") model. Presenters said sponsors expand access to charitable funding and shared legal/compliance infrastructure; commissioners and public commenters highlighted disability and access
Representatives from two fiscal-sponsorship organizations told the Arts Commission on Aug. 18 that fiscal sponsors help artists and small projects access grant funding, reduce administrative burden and provide compliance oversight.
Carmen Gaines of Local Color (San Jose) described Local Color's fiscal sponsorship program, which the group launched in 2020. Gaines said Local Color has managed "over $673,000 in public dollars on behalf of 29 fiscally sponsored members" and that 16 of those projects received city funding in San Jose. She said Local Color shares agreements, reporting templates and a resource hub with its members and funders.
Thaddeus Wier of Social Impact Commons (Philadelphia) summarized the field nationally and the commonly used legal models. Wier described two predominant models: a "pre-approved grant" or regranting model (often called Model C), and a comprehensive…
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