The Watershed Project
1327 South 46th St., bld 155
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 665-3430
Website: www.thewatershedproject.org
Contact:
Juliana Gonzalez
Community Stewardship Programs Manager
juliana@thewatershedproject.org
Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1997
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2000
Number of sponsored projects: 5
Fiscal sponsorship fee:
We charge 10% from all revenues.
Eligibility criteria:
- Aligned mission/values: community/environmental organization
- Geographic: San Francisco Bay Area
Types of projects or services we sponsor:
- Education
- Environment/sustainable growth
- Other: Watershed protection, open space, creeks and shoreline stewardship
Services we offer projects:
- Auditing
- Bill paying
- Bookkeeping/accounting
- Human resource management
- Insurance
- Legal services
- Office space
- Organizational development
- Payroll
- Receiving property and stock donations
- Tax reporting
Organization description:
The Watershed Project offers fiscal sponsorship for local grassroots groups seeking to effect positive environmental change in the Bay Area. As a fiscal sponsor, The Watershed Project: Provides legal and accounting services, including monthly and annual fiscal reports, audited financial statements, and fiduciary oversight through our own board of directors; files all legally required reports; provides the insurance necessary for basic stewardship activities. The Watershed Project also offers office space, and customized consultations about capacity building and organizational development.