| About San Francisco Film Society Fiscal Sponsorship |
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A unique partnership between SFFS and IndieGoGo provides filmmakers with a single platform solution to integrate fiscal sponsorship with their audience building and crowd funding efforts, thus allowing them to streamline their efforts to raise money and build their audience. Working with a fiscal sponsor allows a filmmaker to solicit funds from a wide range of sources - notably individuals and government, foundation, corporate and other philanthropic entities - that give only to nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status. This resource, combined with IndieGoGo's powerful audience building and promotional tools for connecting people to campaigns, will provide filmmakers with more opportunities to get their film funded, made and seen.
San Francisco Film Society is Northern California's premiere organization for filmmakers and cineastes.
A full slate of Filmmaker Services programs - including professional development classes, grants, residencies, fiscal sponsorship, publications and networking events - keeps the Film Society in close contact with filmmaking talent and further establishes the organization as an international model for community engagement.
Through its annual San Francisco International Film Festival and an assortment of equally anticipated events such as the yearly San Francisco International Animation Festival, New Italian Cinema and French Cinema Now, the Film Society shares the best in global moving-image arts with tens of thousands of viewers who are eager to explore images and ideas beyond the mainstream multiplex.
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| SFFS Fiscal Sponsorship Program FAQs |
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| Do I need to be a Film Society member to apply for fiscal sponsorship? |
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Yes, you must be a member at the Filmmaker Pro level or higher. |
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| Is there a fee to apply for fiscal sponsorship? |
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There is a $40 application fee due to SFFS with your application. |
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| Are there any fees once I am approved? |
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SFFS and IndieGoGo charges a combined 7% processing fee on funds raised online. Campaigns are also responsible for 3rd-party payment processing and disbursement fees. |
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| If my application needs work, will you help me? |
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Yes! The fiscal sponsorship manager reviews all proposals and provides a detailed critique on all aspects of the submitted package. |
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| Can I apply for fiscal sponsorship with the Film Society no matter where I live? |
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Yes. Our program is national. You can live anywhere, even in another country. As long as one of your campaign's named project directors has a Social Security number, EIN (employer identification number) or ITIN (independent taxpayer identification number) or other type of IRS registration. |
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| How do I apply? |
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Go to SFFS Filmmaker Services and:
* complete the online Application form.
* be enrolled as a Film Society Filmmaker Pro member. Join online.
* pay the $40 application fee. Pay online. |
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| Can I still apply for fiscal sponsorship with the Film Society if I am not a US citizen? |
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Yes. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for fiscal sponsorship with SFFS. However, at least one of your campaign's named project directors will need to have a social security number, EIN (employer identification number), ITIN (independent taxpayer identification number), or other type of IRS registration. |
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| How long does the process take? |
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The first stage of the review process usually takes 5-6 weeks. If your proposal requires changes, the process can take much longer. |
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| How do donors receive a tax deductible letter? |
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Upon contribution, donors will receive a confirmation email summarizing their donation amount and perk selection (if applicable). The email will be written in accordance with IRS regulations and serve as the donor's record that a tax-deductible donation was received. |
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