IncludUs Fund is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that fiscally sponsors bold, community-led initiatives — providing the nonprofit infrastructure that grassroots leaders need to access funding, scale their work, and build lasting impact. Every dollar goes directly to building civic, economic, wellbeing, and climate systems that communities own.

Fiscal Sponsorship at IncludUs Fund

Helping bold, community-led ideas grow — with the institutional infrastructure to raise money, stay compliant, and focus on impact.

What Fiscal Sponsorship Means

IncludUs Fund serves as fiscal sponsor for community-led initiatives aligned with our mission to develop inclusive civic, economic, wellbeing, and climate systems. We provide the nonprofit infrastructure — legal status, financial management, and compliance — so community leaders can focus on impact, not administration.

Fiscally sponsored projects become part of the IncludUs ecosystem — with access to Community Engineering™ technical assistance from Labs, leadership development from Institute, and the credibility of a nationally recognized 501(c)(3).

We handle:

Donation and grant management (501(c)(3) status)
Financial reporting and compliance
Tax receipting and fund disbursement
Contracts and vendor payments
Program evaluation and storytelling support

Projects gain:

Immediate access to nonprofit status for fundraising
Shared credibility with national funders
Strategic guidance, communications, and data support

Who We Sponsor

We sponsor initiatives focused on serving Latino, Black, Indigenous, and AAPI communities — across our six strategic focus areas. Projects must align with IncludUs Fund's mission and demonstrate community leadership, measurable goals, and compliance readiness.

Civic Engagement

Projects and campaigns that strengthen civic participation, voter activation, and democratic infrastructure — through culture, trusted messengers, and community-owned civic systems.

Leadership

Projects that work towards the goal of ensuring decision-making spaces reflect the diversity and talent of the nation.

Education

Projects focused on education access from STEAM scholarships to leadership coaching.

Health

Projects that connect people to care, and make mental well-being a public right — not a private luxury.

Economy

Projects that build economic power — connecting communities to jobs, capital, entrepreneurship support, and financial tools that create stability and generational wealth.

Environment

Projects that build climate resilience — ensuring frontline communities lead the clean energy transition, and design the environmental systems that affect them.

How It Works

Step 1. Submit Interest Form
Tell us about your project’s mission, goals, and funding needs.

Step 2. Eligibility Review

Our team assesses mission alignment, community leadership, and compliance readiness. Applications are reviewed by our board to ensure strategic fit across our six focus areas.

Step 3. Fiscal Agreement
Approved projects sign a fiscal sponsorship agreement outlining responsibilities, reporting, and fees.

Step 4. Launch & Support
We manage funds, compliance, and reporting — while you lead the impact.

Why Partner with Us

Trusted Infrastructure

501(c)(3) nonprofit with national reach and compliance capacity. Simple, fair, and accountable processes with transparent fees and reporting.

Cultural Alignment

We specialize in grassroots, bilingual, and community-led initiatives — with deep relationships in Latino, Black, Indigenous, and AAPI communities across the country.

Strategic Growth

As part of the IncludUs ecosystem, sponsored projects gain access to Community Engineering™ technical assistance, leadership training resources.

Ready to Launch?

Submit this interest form to schedule a call with our team. Please include the mission of your work in the message.

Email: info@includusfund.org