Foundry Community Foundation
211 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 413-7403
Website: https://thefoundry.co
Contact:
Alesha Skoda
Operations Manager
alesha@thefoundry.co
Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 2014
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2018
Number of sponsored projects: 6
Fiscal sponsorship fee:
10% of gross revenue.
Eligibility criteria:
- Aligned mission values: Statement of Intent must align with Foundry Community Foundation’s mission.
- Project is based or headquartered in Nebraska or surrounding states.
- Has prepared a business plan.
- Annual minimum budget of $30,000.
Types of projects or services we sponsor:
- Arts & culture
- Children, youth, and families
- Community development
- Disaster relief
- Education
- Economic development
- Environment/sustainable growth
- Festivals & events
- Health/nutrition
- Housing
- LGBTQ
- People or communities of color/minorities
- Social justice
- Women
- Youth development
Services we offer projects:
- Auditing
- Bill paying
- Bookkeeping/accounting
- Human resource management
- Insurance
- Other: Coaching, meeting space, online donor platform
- Organizational development
- Payroll
- Receiving property and stock donations
- Tax reporting
Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:
- Model A, Direct Project
- Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship
Organization description:
The Foundry Community Foundation exists to support, educate, and develop the Nebraska purpose-driven community. Foundry Community Foundation empowers those on the frontlines working for the good of our communities by working toward our goal of fueling the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance and expertise. Our fiscal sponsorship program works with mission-driven organizations, projects, causes, and collaborations to build infrastructure, set goals, and develop sustainable models. We aim to make Lincoln and Nebraska a better place to live by partnering with individuals or groups looking to advance their cause and uplift their community. Foundry Community Foundation serves as a champion of your mission and works with you to get your project or nonprofit off to a strong start. Fiscal sponsorship may be an option for you, even if you plan to eventually apply for your own 501(c)(3) status.