SEE Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Geographic Scope: United States (projects with international activities must have a U.S. base)

Contact Information:

• Address: 23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 201, Calabasas, CA 91302
• Phone: 818-225-9150
• Website: saveourplanet.org

Focus Areas

SEE supports charitable projects focused on:

• Ecological and humanitarian change
• Social and environmental innovation
• Transformative justice (community accountability, restorative justice, alternative justice paradigms)
• Projects that address systemic harms and root causes of oppression and violence

Program Overview

SEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor that provides administrative infrastructure and compliance support to projects. The cost share is 6.5% (one of the lowest in the industry). A one-time $100 activation fee is required to launch a project under SEE.

Eligibility Requirements

Legal Requirements (501(c)(3) Standards):

• Project activities must be charitable in purpose
• Project must be organized and operated exclusively for stated purposes
• No earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual
• Cannot attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of activities
• Cannot participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates
• Must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests
• Must have one allocated director for all communication
• Regular access to telephone and email is mandatory

Mission-Based Criteria:

• Project must have a clear and concise mission directly relating to social or environmental progress
• If project already has 501(c)(3) status, it must be made dormant while under SEE's sponsorship
• Activities cannot serve a commercial business
• Projects with international activities must have a U.S. base
• Activities must not be litigious in nature

What They Don't Fund

• Commercial business activities
• Projects without U.S. base (for international work)
• Litigious projects
• Projects that don't meet 501(c)(3) charitable standards
• Projects without a clear social or environmental mission

Application Process

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Review minimum 501(c)(3) requirements and mission-based criteria at https://saveourplanet.org/become-a-project/eligibility/

Contact SEE at (818) 225-9150 with eligibility questions

Step 2: Complete Application

Submit 15-question application form

Include a first-year budget using the provided template

All applications must be completed in full to be considered

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

Step 3: Interview (if approved)

If SEE finds your project to be a potential match, an interview will be scheduled

Interviews are conducted in person or via telephone depending on project location

Discuss proposed work and how SEE can support the project

Step 4: Selection & Activation

If selected for sponsorship, pay one-time $100 activation fee

No set timeframe for application review (varies by project complexity)

Required Application Materials

Project Information:

Project name

Concise one-sentence mission statement

Expanded purpose statement

Primary goals and specific programs/activities

Unique contribution and distinction from related efforts

Links to similar efforts/movements

Proposed timeline with progression of dates

Inspiration/relevant history for the project

Intended community impact when successful

Work completed to date (research, design, service delivery)

Expectations regarding SEE relationship benefits

Funding strategy and prospective funders contacted

Current funds brought in and where deposited

Organizational structure (staff, volunteers, advisory committee)

Contact Information:

Name of contact person

Phone number

Address (street, city, state, ZIP)

Email address

Website (if applicable)

How you heard about SEE

First Year Budget
Submit budget using provided template with:

Income Categories:

Foundation Grants

Government Grants

Donations from individuals

Donations from businesses

Membership Fees

Sales of Goods or Services

Total Income

Expense Categories:

SEE Fiscal Fees (6.5% of Total Income)

Advertising

Conferences & Meetings

Consultants

Equipment

Insurance – General Liability

Internet, Website & E-mail

Legal Fees

Licenses & Permits

Maintenance & Repairs

Materials (non-office)

Meals

Membership Fees

Office Supplies

Postage and Courier Services

Printing and Copying

Publications

Rent

Salaries

Storage

Telephone

Utilities (gas, electric, security, etc.)

Other expenses

Total Expenses

Total Income minus Expenses calculation