Supporting Artists. Strengthening Community. Advancing the Arts.

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The Vallejo Community Arts Foundation (VCAF) is committed to empowering artists and arts organizations to raise the funds they need to bring their creative work to life. Through fiscal sponsorship, we provide accessibility, efficiency, affordability, and ongoing support—so artists can focus on creating, not navigating administrative barriers.

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Why Fiscal Sponsorship?

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Across the country, philanthropic individuals, charitable foundations, and government agencies are dedicated to funding the arts. However, many independent artists and small arts organizations face a significant obstacle: they do not hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Without tax-exempt status:

• Grants may be inaccessible

• Individual donations are not tax-deductible

• Funding opportunities are limited

Launching and managing a nonprofit organization is also time-consuming and administratively complex. The ongoing compliance, reporting, and governance requirements can significantly reduce the time available for artistic work.

VCAF bridges that gap.

Through fiscal sponsorship, your project can:

• Accept tax-deductible donations

• Apply for foundation and government grants

• Operate under VCAF’s 501(c)(3) umbrella

• Receive guidance and support in fundraising

Whether you are an independent artist, a collaborative project, or an emerging arts organization, fiscal sponsorship allows you to secure funding without the burden of forming and maintaining your own nonprofit entity.

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What We Sponsor

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VCAF supports projects that align with our IRS-approved charitable mission.

Eligible projects:

• Must be artistic in nature (performing, visual, literary, multidisciplinary, etc.)

• Must serve a charitable purpose

• May be a one-time initiative, an ongoing collaboration, or the career work of an individual artist

• May not be produced solely for commercial gain

We use the term “project” broadly. It can include:

• A single event or production

• An ongoing arts organization or ensemble

• A festival or public arts initiative

• The sustained creative work of an individual artist

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Past Fiscal Sponsorship

Visions of the Wild Festival

 

Now in its sixth year, Visions of the Wild brings together artists, conservationists, students, educators, and community members under the theme “Connecting Nature, Culture, and Community.”

The festival fosters creative dialogue in diverse urban and suburban communities, demonstrating the powerful impact of accessible, mission-driven arts programming.

 

Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. There is no submission deadline.

Review Process:

• Applications are reviewed within 1–2 weeks of submission

• Applicants receive a decision within approximately 30 days

We encourage artists and organizations seeking a trusted fiscal partner to begin the application process.

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Ready to Get Started?

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If you are seeking a professional, mission-aligned partner to help you raise funds and grow your artistic impact, we invite you to apply for fiscal sponsorship with the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation.

Apply Today and Focus on What Matters Most—Creating Art.​

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