Some of the Lowest Rates in the Industry
30+ Years in Business
Over $30 Million Raised
Apply for Thousands of Grants that Require It
Exclusive Fundraising Platform & Resources
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP MAKES DONATIONS
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR DONORS!
From the Heart Productions Fiscal Sponsorship Program is uniquely designed to help independent filmmakers get their films funded.
Our “boutique” program sets itself apart by offering hands-on personalized attention, support, and film funding advice from our board members and staff.
OPEN TO DOCUMENTARIES – NARRATIVE FEATURES – SHORTS – WEB SERIES – MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS
FROM THE HEART PRESIDENT CAROLE DEAN EXPLAINS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
KEY BENEFITS
- Tax-Deductible Donations for your Donors
- Apply to Thousands of Grants that Require It
- Expert Guidance on Creating Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns on Kickstarter, Seed&Spark, Indiegogo, and our own platform with Allyra
- Free Consultation to Create Personalized Fundraising Strategy
- Bi-Monthly Film Funding Guidance Class and Monthly Pitching Class
- Your Own Free Fundraising Page for Your Film
- Industry Discounts and Professional Referrals
- So Much More!
FEATURED ON
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
Heart-Centered, Personal Support and Guidance
From an Expert Team that Genuinely Cares About Your Film.
“I’m so thankful to all of you at From the Heart Productions for your remarkable support during the making of I AM EVIDENCE and for helping me and the rest of the team shed light on this deplorable injustice.”
– TRISH ADLESIC
Director – HBO’s “I Am Evidence”
Oscar Nominee and Emmy Winner
FEES
There is a $80 non-refundable application processing fee which is tax-deductible. There is no annual fee.
Our fee is 6% for checks and wires and 7% for credit cards using either Paypal or through our Allyra fundraising platform.
You can also use your fiscal sponsorship to fundraise on Indiegogo, Seed&Spark, and Kickstarter in order to give donors a tax deduction for their donations for an additional 3% above each platform’s standard fees.
There is an additional 1% fee for all credit card transactions made from outside the U.S.
These fees cover our legal, administrative, and accounting costs.
We have a sliding scale. For films that reach $500,000, our fee goes to 5% for check and wire transfers.
Also, we set our discounted structure by the filmmaker, not the film. That means by staying with From the Heart Productions as your fiscal sponsor for multiple projects, we count the funds you raise on each film towards your reduced fees. For more information email info@fromtheheartproductions.com.
MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE US AS YOUR FISCAL SPONSOR
- Donations Paid Twice Monthly
- Free Project Page on our Own Fundraising Platform “Allyra”
- Custom PayPal Donation Link and QR Code
- Donors are Asked to Cover the Credit Card Fees and Over 50% Do That
- Use Kickstarter, Seed&Spark, and Indiegogo Under your Fiscal Sponsorship
- Bi-Monthly Film Funding Guidance Class
- Reduced Fees for the More You Raise (Over $500K)
- Get Personal Support on Developing a Fundraising Strategy
- Personalized Research for Prospective Donors and Grantors (Additional Fee)
- Special Discount on Film Production Insurance
- Accounting Services
- We Accept Non-cash Donations of Equipment, Materials and Reduced Fees
- Donors can Make Recurring Donations
- Monthly Pitching Class
- Feedback on your Trailer, Marketing Materials and Grant Proposals
- Donations Can be by Check, Credit Card, Stocks, Bonds and Crypto
- We Can Pay Your Vendors for You Out of Funds Received
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Your project must be a film or media project.
- You must have the potential of getting the project completed.
- The project for which you are fundraising must have a goal of at least $10,000.
- You must be a US citizen or have proper U.S. tax reporting status.
- You must submit the online application.
We accept 95% of films that apply!
Have More Questions About Fiscal Sponsorship?
WITH CAROLE JOYCE
DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
READY TO GO?
