Getting started & fiscal sponsorship
New to HCB? Start here: what fiscal sponsorship is, who can apply, the agreement, and proving your nonprofit status to donors and funders.
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- What is fiscal sponsorship, and how is it different from starting my own 501(c)(3)?How HCB fiscal sponsorship compares to starting your own nonprofit, and what you get.
- Who can apply for fiscal sponsorship?Eligibility for HCB fiscal sponsorship, what doesn't qualify, and how to apply.
- What is the fiscal sponsorship agreement?What's in the fiscal sponsorship contract, how to sign it, and the tax and IP questions it raises.
- How do I know HCB is trustworthy?Ways to verify HCB and confirm your money is safe.
- Where can I find Hack Club's Form 990?Where to download Hack Club's Form 990, plus the tax ID funders may request.
- What perks does my organization get?Where to find your organization's perks, who can access them, and the kinds offered.
- How do I get event insurance?Getting event insurance through HCB's form, what it costs, who has to take responsibility, and how longer-term liability insurance is handled.
- What are affiliations, and how do I add one?Adding a FIRST, VEX, or Hack Club affiliation to unlock perks made for your program, and why it doesn't change your fee.
- A supporter is asking for our EIN or tax ID. Where do I find it?Where to find your organization's tax ID and share it with donors and funders.
- Glossary: common HCB termsPlain-English definitions for the terms you'll see across HCB: ACH, EIN, 501(c)(3), fiscal sponsorship, transparency mode, and more.
- Are we sales tax exempt?How sales tax exemption works for fiscally sponsored organizations, and how to pursue it.
- How quickly will I hear back after applying?What to expect after you submit a fiscal sponsorship application.
- What is Hack Club's mailing address?Where to send checks and physical mail for your organization.
- Can I get nonprofit discounts?How to pursue nonprofit discounts as a fiscally sponsored project, and what to share with companies.
- Do I need to pay taxes?How taxes work for a fiscally sponsored organization, and when individuals might owe.