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.