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Superbloom’s fiscal sponsorship program is an ecosystem of projects, united by shared values, shared infrastructure, and collective impact.

Too often, critical momentum on innovative projects run by small teams is lost to organizational overhead. The fiscal sponsorship model can help remove that friction.

Superbloom leverages fiscal sponsorship to support the growth, development, and maturity of initiatives working to change who technology serves, with a focus on human-centered research and design-driven approaches.

Since 2014, Superbloom has operated as a distributed, international team embedded in the communities we support. We work across diverse funding environments, including public and government funding, philanthropic grants, and individual donors, and provide flexible structures that support projects working across jurisdictions.

What is a fiscally sponsored project?

Our fiscally sponsored projects are independent initiatives that operate within a shared ecosystem of public-interest work. Projects can leverage Superbloom’s fiscal sponsorship network to connect and collaborate, and to fundraise together, strengthening each other.

As a California nonprofit corporation with a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS, Superbloom provides the legal, financial, and operational infrastructure that enables projects to operate, access funding, and grow without the need to establish a standalone nonprofit organization. Projects benefit from Superbloom’s charitable status, governance, and support structures, while remaining independently led and responsible for their direction, delivery, and budget.

Superbloom is responsible for stewardship, compliance, and fiduciary oversight, with support from our Board and team. In parallel, project leads are responsible for managing their work effectively, delivering on their objectives, and ensuring funds are budgeted and used appropriately.

By operating within this shared framework, projects can reduce operational overhead, move more quickly, and contribute to a broader collective of aligned initiatives, strengthening both individual impact and the wider ecosystem.

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Why does Superbloom support fiscally sponsored projects?

We developed fiscally sponsored projects to strengthen and sustain public-interest work in digital rights and responsible technology. Too often, important initiatives are slowed down or constrained by the time, cost, and complexity of setting up independent organizations. Our fiscal sponsorship model removes that friction by providing shared infrastructure, governance, and support, allowing practitioners to focus on the work itself.

At the same time, it brings these initiatives into a connected portfolio, where they can learn from one another, collaborate, and contribute to a broader ecosystem. Rather than focusing solely on individual projects, the goal is to drive collective impact by strengthening resilience, accountability and effectiveness across the field.

What services does Superbloom provide to fiscally sponsored projects, and what is the fee structure?

Superbloom provides the operational infrastructure behind each project, including HR, people operations, and financial management. See our services brochure for full details on our administrative offerings and fees.

What do we look for in fiscally sponsored projects?

Superbloom’s overall mission is to transform the current design paradigm in tech by centering the needs of people. We believe technology design is integral to the open source movement and should be leveraged to affect societal change.

We support projects that advance digital rights and responsible technology, grounded in strong practitioner leadership and a clear path to impact. We are particularly interested in work that is shaped by real-world challenges and brings a clear perspective on power, accountability, and how technology is designed, governed, or experienced. We also support work that goes beyond tool-building, spanning research, policy, education and practice that shifts how technology operates in the public interest.

Our portfolio is intentionally curated. We prioritise projects that not only succeed individually but also strengthen our wider ecosystem of practice, working collectively toward more usable, secure, and accountable technology systems.

​​What are the expectations for a fiscally sponsored project at Superbloom?

As a fiscally sponsored project, you are responsible for your work and maintaining healthy relationships with the community. This includes managing your budget, delivering on your objectives, and ensuring the project is run effectively.

As a steward, Superbloom supports you with operational infrastructure, compliance, and strategic guidance, but project leadership and accountability sit with you. Fiscal sponsorship is a collaborative partnership, grounded in trust, shared values, and clear responsibilities on both sides.

How does my project apply for fiscal sponsorship?

If your project aligns with our mission and you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch by completing this form. A member of our Fiscal Sponsorship Project team will follow up in due course. We are currently reviewing applications on a quarterly basis.

How does Superbloom hold and manage public-interest funding?

As a US 501(c)(3) public charity, Superbloom operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern non-profit organizations. This means there are clear boundaries on how funds can be used and what activities we can support. For example, Superbloom does not engage in or support political campaign activity, including contributions to candidates or coordination with electoral campaigns.

We also do not act as a passive conduit for funds. All funding received is stewarded under Superbloom’s charitable mandate, with responsibility for ensuring it is used in line with its intended public-interest purpose. This includes financial oversight, governance, and compliance managed by our board and team.

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