Run your ministry as a nonprofit without starting one

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What it is

BridgesUS keeps the nonprofit side for you

BridgesUS holds the funds, issues the gift receipts, and keeps the compliance straight. The name for this is fiscal sponsorship. You lead the ministry, and we handle what a nonprofit has to handle.

In short

BridgesUS holds the funds
BridgesUS issues the gift receipts
BridgesUS keeps the compliance straight

Who it's for

Pastors, professionals, and individuals with a calling.

For example, Mike Veerman leads Hope IT, a team of volunteers helping young people succeed with computers.

What you get

A project account

Your ministry's funds are tracked in a project account of their own.

Receipting

Gift receipts go out to your donors.

Most-used service

Accounting

Your income and spending are recorded for you.

Fundraising resources

Tools and guidance to help you raise funds.

A coach and a support group

A coach to walk alongside you, and a group of leaders to learn with.

What it costs

$250

Setup

Taken once, when your project has a balance.

Administration

Covers the day-to-day handling of your funds.

Card fees

Applied to gifts made by card.

At cost

Third-party fees

Passed through as they occur.

The agreement you sign sets out the fees in full.

How to start

Submit the form

Your name, cause, budget, photos, a paragraph about your ministry, and a W-9.
Have a call with James
Sign the agreement
BridgesUS sets you up

We create your DonorPerfect record, a Drive folder, and a draft landing page.
Complete orientation

Within 6 weeks.
Start raising funds

Before you apply

Requirements

We list these up front so you can tell right away whether this is a fit, before you fill in a form.

Not sure you qualify? Call or email us first.

A statement of faith
US work authorization
A Social Security number
A semi-annual report on your project

50+ micro non-profits established

Leaders already doing this

Musicians 4 Missing Kids

Bob Bugeja

Saving the lives of missing and exploited children.

See the project

Go Serve Global

Leticia Bravo

Helping children and families reach food, clothing, housing, education and medical care.

See the project

Pause, Sip, and Ponder

Pauline Turla

Empowering young adults to find their way in a changing culture.

See the project

Questions

Are gifts tax-deductible?

BridgesUS issues gift receipts for the gifts given to your project. How a gift is treated for taxes depends on each donor's situation, so donors should check with their own tax advisor.

Who controls the funds?

BridgesUS has complete control and administration over the use of donated funds.

Do I have to be a Christian?

BridgesUS is a Christian organization, and the application asks for a statement of faith.

What does BridgesUS not do?

BridgesUS does not run or supervise your programs. You lead your ministry. BridgesUS handles the funds, receipting, accounting and compliance.

Can I leave?

The agreement you sign explains how leaving works and what happens to the funds. James will walk you through it on your call.

Do I need coaching or training too?

No. The financial service stands on its own. Coaching and cross-cultural mission training are separate services, and you can ask for either one, both, or neither on the form.