Support Without Barriers
Pontiac Community Foundation partners with mission-driven initiatives to provide the administrative structure, credibility, and financial oversight needed to grow and create meaningful community impact.
What Is a Fiscal Sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship is a dynamic partnership that allows emerging initiatives to operate under the support of an established nonprofit organization. By partnering with a fiscal sponsor, projects receive financial and administrative oversight while offering donors the benefit of tax-exempt contributions.
This arrangement allows leaders to focus on advancing their mission while compliance, governance, and financial management are handled responsibly. It creates immediate operational stability while supporting long-term growth and sustainability.
Through fiscal sponsorship, initiatives can confidently mobilize resources, strengthen infrastructure, and bring their vision to life—making a meaningful difference in Pontiac.
Current Fiscal Sponsorship Partners
City of Pontiac
Pontiac Community Foundation serves as fiscal sponsor for the City of Pontiac, supporting the city's goal to build funding capacity for city-sanctioned projects by providing an alternate charitable contribution pathway.
As a 501(c)(3) organization committed to seeing Pontiac as the premier place to live, work, and play, PCF is uniquely positioned to align philanthropic resources with civic priorities.
Friends of Pontiac Parks
A resident-led initiative advocating for the maintenance and enhancement of Pontiac’s parks system, formed after the dissolution of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department in 2009.
Through fiscal sponsorship with PCF, the organization works to build a comprehensive parks system serving Pontiac’s diverse community.
Impact Oakland
Impact Oakland uses boxing as a foundation to empower youth through mentorship, discipline, and life skill development.
Programs integrate mentorship, literacy, STEM exposure, and structured athletic training to build resilience, confidence, and belonging among young people.
Karman
Karman guides Pontiac high school seniors and alumni through personalized career pathways toward higher education and professional success.
Founded by longtime Pontiac educator Josh Kozlowski, the program builds on trusted relationships developed within the school district to support at-risk students in achieving long-term goals.
Safe Tonight Shelter
Established in 2024, the Safe Tonight Shelter Fund ensures that individuals and families have access to safe emergency lodging during times of crisis.
Developed in partnership with Oakland County agencies and community organizations, the fund provides coordinated motel placements and short-term housing assistance to bridge the gap between homelessness and permanent housing.
Interested in Fiscal Sponsorship?
If you are leading a mission-driven initiative serving Pontiac and are seeking fiscal sponsorship, we invite you to connect with Pontiac Community Foundation to explore partnership opportunities.