A fiscal sponsorship is an empowering collaboration between the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (“MAPS”) and the operators of independent mission-aligned projects. MAPS' fiscal sponsorship program is structured as a pre-approved grantor-grantee relationship (often referred to as “Model C”) where MAPS, as the sponsor, accepts tax-deductible donations on behalf of the charitable project and disburses grant funding to the designated project operator (“Sponsee”) to accomplish the charitable project. This model can be thought of as a partnership for progress, catalyzing innovative community-led initiatives that expand the impact of the psychedelic ecosystem.
When MAPS approves a project for fiscal sponsorship, donors are able to make tax-deductible contributions to MAPS, which holds a separate fund for the fiscally sponsored project. MAPS then grants these funds to the fiscally sponsored project operator on a regular basis.
Fiscal sponsorship is available for operators of mission-aligned projects if they are (a) US-based nonprofit organizations that are in the process of seeking 501(c)(3) status; (b) US-based for-profit companies conducting a qualified charitable activity; or (c) an international charity/NGO.
Here are some general resources for more information about fiscal sponsorship:
https://www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2012/10/15/what-is-fiscal-sponsorship/
https://www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2012/01/25/model-c-fiscal-sponsorship-the-more-formal-the-better/
MAPS reviews fiscal sponsorship applications for mission alignment, charitability, and other criteria. If approved, a pre-determined fundraising maximum for fiscally sponsored projects is set and MAPS provides resources for project operators to fundraise for the project.
Begin an application if you feel that fiscal sponsorship at MAPS is right for your project!
MAPS Fiscal Sponsorship Program (Cycle #2 2024)
A fiscal sponsorship is an empowering collaboration between the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (“MAPS”) and the operators of independent mission-aligned projects. MAPS' fiscal sponsorship program is structured as a pre-approved grantor-grantee relationship (often referred to as “Model C”) where MAPS, as the sponsor, accepts tax-deductible donations on behalf of the charitable project and disburses grant funding to the designated project operator (“Sponsee”) to accomplish the charitable project. This model can be thought of as a partnership for progress, catalyzing innovative community-led initiatives that expand the impact of the psychedelic ecosystem.
When MAPS approves a project for fiscal sponsorship, donors are able to make tax-deductible contributions to MAPS, which holds a separate fund for the fiscally sponsored project. MAPS then grants these funds to the fiscally sponsored project operator on a regular basis.
Fiscal sponsorship is available for operators of mission-aligned projects if they are (a) US-based nonprofit organizations that are in the process of seeking 501(c)(3) status; (b) US-based for-profit companies conducting a qualified charitable activity; or (c) an international charity/NGO.
Here are some general resources for more information about fiscal sponsorship:
https://www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2012/10/15/what-is-fiscal-sponsorship/
https://www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2012/01/25/model-c-fiscal-sponsorship-the-more-formal-the-better/
MAPS reviews fiscal sponsorship applications for mission alignment, charitability, and other criteria. If approved, a pre-determined fundraising maximum for fiscally sponsored projects is set and MAPS provides resources for project operators to fundraise for the project.
Begin an application if you feel that fiscal sponsorship at MAPS is right for your project!