Social Impact Fund

What Social Impact Fund does

Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity founded in 2013 that operates as a fiscal sponsor for culture makers — celebrities, athletes, artists, and entertainment industry figures — seeking to launch and administer philanthropic initiatives without obtaining their own IRS tax-exempt determination. The organization provides immediate charitable status under its 501(c)(3) umbrella, handling all back-office administration including financial management, tax filings, audits, fiduciary responsibility, state charitable registrations, grant processing with board approval, donor confidentiality, and general liability insurance. It also supplies branded online donation pages and supports both individual celebrity programs (e.g., John Legend's Show Me Campaign, Ryan Reynolds's Group Effort Initiative, Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund, will.i.am's i.am Angel Foundation) and corporate-led initiatives (e.g., Rhode, Nike, Scotch Porter).

SIF generates revenue through a tiered fiscal sponsorship fee structure: a base fee of $1,500 per month per sponsored program, plus tiered percentage fees on deposited revenues — 5% for programs with annual revenues between $360,000 and $500,000, 3.5% above $500,000, and 2.5% above $2.5 million. Prospective programs apply through a consultative sales process requiring a mission, advisory board, formed business entity, and minimum $25,000 in donations. To date, SIF has administered over $100 million in cumulative fundraising revenues across more than 50 partner programs, and holds Charity Navigator Four Star, Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and BBB charity standards credentials.

Beyond core fiscal sponsorship, SIF has built a brand platform around the annual Social Impact Summit series, co-hosted with The Hollywood Reporter since 2024, with Gilead Sciences as presenting sponsor. The summit expanded to New York City in 2026 in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation, targeting the intersection of fashion, beauty, and philanthropy. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, and the organization is governed by an independent board of directors chaired by Erin Dawkins, with Craig Cichy serving as Executive Director since 2022. There is no proprietary technology platform; the service model is administrative and relationship-driven, with payment processing handled through DonationPay.

Name

Social Impact Fund

Legal name

Social Impact Fund

Website

https://socialimpactfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Social Impact Fund is a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor founded in 2013 that provides nonprofit administration, fiduciary oversight, and immediate charitable status for celebrities, artists, and corporate philanthropy programs in the entertainment and creative industries, charging tiered percentage fees plus a $1,500 monthly base fee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiscal Sponsorship & Nonprofit Administrative Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charitable Giving & Philanthropic Trust Advisory (FSAEAKAH)

Keywords

• Fiscal sponsorship services
• Nonprofit administration
• Charity back-office support
• 501(c)(3) compliance services
• Philanthropy management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fiscal Sponsorship Fees: SIF charges tiered percentage-based fees on deposited revenues from sponsored programs. The fee structure is tiered by annual revenue: 5% for revenues $360k-$500k, 3.5% for revenues over $500k, and 2.5% for revenues over $2.5 million. Additionally, a base fee of $1,500 per month applies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Social Impact Fund provides fiscal sponsorship and comprehensive nonprofit administration services, acting as a 501(c)(3) legal umbrella under which charitable programs can operate. Services include fiduciary responsibility for donations, financial management, tax filings, audits, state charitable registrations, grant processing with board approval, online donation pages, and general liability insurance coverage. The organization also hosts the annual Social Impact Summit event series in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter.

Product overview

Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization offering fiscal sponsorship as its primary service, providing the legal structure and administrative infrastructure for charitable programs in the entertainment and creative communities. SIF's core offerings include fiscal sponsorship services, comprehensive non-profit administration (financial management, tax filings, audits), and online donation page capabilities. The organization also hosts the annual Social Impact Summit series, bringing together industry leaders to discuss philanthropy. SIF administers over $100 million in fundraising revenues across sponsored partner programs including those led by celebrities such as John Legend, Will.I.Am, Kerry Washington, Shawn Mendes, and Ryan Reynolds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiscal Sponsorship Services Provides a legal structure under which charitable programs can operate, acting as a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Allows programs to seek grants, hold fundraisers, and solicit tax-deductible gifts via SIF without obtaining their own charitable status. Designed for emerging nonprofits awaiting IRS determination and for high-profile individuals seeking long-term fiscal sponsorship.
• Non-Profit Administration Comprehensive back-office and administrative services including financial management, tax filings, audits, fiduciary responsibility, state charitable registrations, grant processing with board approval, and general liability insurance coverage. Offered to sponsored programs as part of the fiscal sponsorship arrangement.
• Online Donation Pages

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Gilead Sciences Inc.flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026Gilead Sciences serves as presenting sponsor for the Social Impact Summit series, including the 2024, 2025, 2026, and future events. The biopharmaceutical company partnership supports accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change.
• Kate Spade New YorkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026Kate Spade New York serves as Gold Sponsor for the 2026 Social Impact Summit x NYC, supporting the intersection of fashion, beauty, and philanthropy.
• Ulta BeautycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026Ulta Beauty serves as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 Social Impact Summit x NYC, supporting beauty industry philanthropy initiatives.
• Delta Air LinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026Delta Air Lines serves as the Official Airline of the Social Impact Fund, providing travel support for summit events and operations.
• Perlman & Perlman, LLPminorOthers · 30 March 2026Perlman & Perlman, LLP serves as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 Social Impact Summit x NYC, providing legal expertise in the nonprofit sector.
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026FIT Foundation co-hosts the 2026 Social Impact Summit x NYC with SIF at FIT's New York campus. The partnership focuses on the intersection of fashion, beauty, and philanthropy, bringing together industry executives, creative visionaries, and philanthropic leaders.
• The Hollywood ReportercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2024The Hollywood Reporter serves as official media partner for the Social Impact Summit series. The partnership brings together entertainment industry coverage with philanthropy, positioning SIF at the forefront of celebrity charitable giving and providing significant media exposure for sponsored programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Entertainment Industry Foundation: The premier entertainment-industry philanthropic umbrella organization, directly competing for the same celebrity-led charitable initiatives that SIF serves. EIF shares talent pedigree with SIF (Executive Director Craig Cichy previously led portfolios there) and targets a near-identical Hollywood and culture-maker donor base.
• Tides Foundation: One of the largest U.S. fiscal sponsors, providing 501(c)(3) administrative infrastructure for philanthropic projects on the same model SIF offers. Tides is a direct competitor in fiscal sponsorship services and operates at substantially larger scale.
• New Venture Fund: A Tides-affiliated fiscal sponsor that hosts advocacy, civic engagement, and culture-focused projects under one 501(c)(3) umbrella, mirroring SIF's service offering. New Venture Fund is a head-to-head competitor for emerging programs seeking fiscal sponsorship rather than standalone incorporation.
• Fidelity Charitable: The largest U.S. donor-advised fund sponsor, offering an alternative vehicle for high-net-worth individuals and culturally motivated donors who might otherwise use SIF. Fidelity Charitable competes for the same dollar of philanthropic capital, particularly from celebrity wealth.
• Vanguard Charitable: A major donor-advised fund program serving high-net-worth and mass-affluent donors with grantmaking and fiscal sponsorship services. Vanguard Charitable competes with SIF for philanthropic dollars flowing from entertainment, sports, and creative industry figures.
• Schwab Charitable: One of the largest U.S. donor-advised fund sponsors, providing an alternative charitable giving vehicle for high-profile individuals. Schwab Charitable directly competes with SIF's fiscal sponsorship model for celebrity and entertainment-industry philanthropy.

Broad incumbents

• National Philanthropic Trust: An independent national sponsor of donor-advised funds serving a broad base of high-net-worth philanthropists. NPT overlaps with SIF at the industry level by providing an alternative charitable infrastructure for celebrity and entertainment clients.
• Foundation For The Carolinas: A large community foundation providing fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised funds, and grantmaking services for individuals and emerging nonprofits across a broad geographic base. Comparable to SIF's fiscal sponsorship and grantmaking intermediary model, though with a regional rather than entertainment-vertical focus.
• East Bay Community Foundation: A community foundation offering fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised funds, and grantmaking administration for individuals and nonprofit programs. EBCF operates a similar intermediary model to SIF for emerging nonprofits and donor-advised philanthropy, though at a regional California scale.

Regional players

• California Community Foundation: A Los Angeles-based community foundation with a long-standing local giving program and donor-advised fund services. CCF operates in the same Southern California philanthropic ecosystem as SIF and competes for LA-based celebrity and entertainment industry giving.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/socialimpactfund
• Xx.com/socialimpctfund
• Facebookfacebook.com/social-impact-fund-530014187121141
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socialimpactfund

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments5 records

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