Working Together with Fiscal Sponsorship
For many small community groups, starting a new project can feel out of reach. The passion is there, the people are ready—but managing nonprofit paperwork, grant compliance, and accounting can be a real barrier. That’s where Ethos Environmental steps in. Through Fiscal Sponsorship, we help local groups turn good ideas into active projects without the burden of forming a full nonprofit organization.
What Fiscal Sponsorship Means
Fiscal sponsorship allows your community group to operate with oversight through Ethos Environmental’s nonprofit status. That means you can apply for grants, accept tax-deductible donations, and carry out your project with the same accountability and transparency required of any 501(c)(3). We work with you to handle the bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance so you can focus on the work—whether that’s restoring a creek, running a school garden, or organizing community projects.
Keeping It Local and Accountable.
Our approach to fiscal sponsorship is hands-on and neighborly. We work closely with local groups to make sure every dollar is used for its intended purpose and all reporting is clear and accurate. Because we live and work here too, we understand the unique challenges of rural communities—from long drives between meetings to the need for flexible timelines around weather and harvest seasons. Together, we make sure your project meets its goals while staying in good standing with funders and agencies.
Let’s Build Something Together
If your community has an idea for a restoration project, cultural effort, or local stewardship program but needs help getting it off the ground, reach out to us. Fiscal sponsorship through Ethos Environmental offers the structure and support you need to bring your vision to life—right here in the mountains and meadows of Northern California. Reach out to helping@ethosenvironmental to start a discussion.