Scaling Our Impact Through Fiscal Sponsorship
The Challenge
The funding barrier for African initiatives
Africa-based non-US development organizations often struggle to secure funding due to lack of formal legal structures, while donors avoid direct support citing high risk and administrative challenges, creating a bottleneck that leaves these local organizations underfunded despite their proximity to community issues and solutions.
Our Solution
As a fiscal sponsor, we leverage our 501(c)3 status as well as full breadth of resources, networks to be a bridge between global funders and African-led solutions, increasing equitable access to resources.
African-Led & Locally Rooted
We have a deep understanding of the regional landscape. We are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and have worked in 16 countries across the continent.
Dual Registration
We are registered as a 501(c)(3) charity in the USA and as an NGO in Kenya with an Equivalency Determination, ensuring both global and local compliance.
Flexible and competitive fees
Our revenue model balances donor affordability with long-term sustainability for sponsored programs to drive impact. Our fees are more cost-effective than international fiscal sponsors.
Simplified Compliance
We have a proven track record in governance and compliance. We manage funding, reporting, and compliance, reducing administrative burdens for both donors and recipients.
Efficient Fund Disbursement
Rapid, compliant, and well-tracked financial disbursements distribution. (Low transaction costs, lower staff/admin costs for donors).
Capacity Building
Beyond fund management, we equip organizations with financial and operational skills.
Case Study
Africa Frontline First Initiative (AFF) partners with governments, donors, doers, and regional institutions to drive smarter, more effective financing for community health workers and build a stronger future where every community has access to quality healthcare.
FAH’s fiscal sponsorship of AFF since 2021 has alleviated the administrative burden of starting a new nonprofit. This has enabled the team to quickly accept charitable donations, and accelerate implementation.
Funding unlocked from multilaterals and philanthropy to support national community health programs
Receiving technical support to strengthen community health systems
Committing to coordinated and collective finance for country-led community health systems
Current Sponsee Testimonial
How it Works
Donor provides funding through FAH.
Due Diligence/Vetting
FAH disburses funds to selected African organizations.
FAH provides oversight, compliance checks, and reporting.
Organizations implement projects with governance and financial support from FAH.
FAH reports back to donors with impact metrics and financial accountability.
Financial Model & Sustainability
Success Stories & Impact Projections
Grassroots Success via Fiscal Sponsorship: have enabled over 1,000 community-based organizations globally to access funding without needing 501(c)(3) status 1
Studies show that African CSOs with intermediary support (like fiscal sponsors) are 2–3 times more likely to access large-scale donor funding compared to unaffiliated grassroots actors. 2
Fiscal sponsorships improve compliance and governance, leading to greater donor trust, faster disbursements, and longer-term partnerships.