Fiscal Sponsorship
What Is Fiscal Sponsorship?
Butterfield’s fiscal sponsorship structure serves as a “bridge”—allowing a project to demonstrate impact, raise funds, and build capacity before deciding whether to become an independent nonprofit. Projects with a Christian purpose that align with the mission and vision of Butterfield Foundation can operate under our established 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella, enabling projects to benefit from tax-deductible donations and foundation grants.
You retain full control over your operations and decision-making, while we focus on compliance, oversight, and facilitating your access to philanthropic funding.
The Ministry Multiplication Model
1 — INCUBATE
Start a ministry.
Your vision is backed by our infrastructure.
2 — CULTIVATE
Grow the gift.
Strong systems + smart stewardship.
3 — ACCELERATE
Maximize impact.
Scale giving with creative strategies.
Incubate
Plant the Seed of a Ministry Vision
“Unless a seed falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces much grain.” — John 12:24
God gives you a vision — and we help make it real.
Butterfield’s flexible sponsorship structure empowers independent projects that align with our mission to operate under our established 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella. It enables projects to benefit from tax-deductible donations and foundation grants.
Whether you’re:
- Starting a new ministry
- Launching a Kingdom project
- Or acting on a fresh calling
Let’s begin the conversation…call us at 405.604.4702 or email fiscalsponsorship@butterfieldfoundation.org to set up a time.
Cultivate
Nurture What God Has Given
Your mission needs more than structure — it needs growth. Through Butterfield’s tools and partnerships, we help cultivate your calling with stewardship best practices, grant management, donor care, and administrative strength.
We help you:
- Grow trust with donors and ministry partners
- Comply with legal requirements
- Manage grants and financial reports
- Communicate outcomes that inspire continued giving
“Some plant, others water, but God gives the increase.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6
Accelerate
Accelerating Kingdom Impact
Once your seed is planted and cultivated, it’s time to scale. Through donor advised funds, endowments, and strategic gifting, Butterfield helps you Accelerate the potential of every dollar to transform lives.
