Introduction

Discover all about our Fiscal Hosting services.

About

The IO Foundation (TIOF) offers Fiscal Hosting services to NGOs and Open Source projects and activities (see who can benefit), enabling you to focus on your mission while we handle the financial and administrative complexities. Acting as a fiscal sponsor, TIOF provides a trusted framework for managing funds, ensuring compliance and maximizing your impact.

Whether you're a grassroots NGO or an innovative Open Source initiative, our service supports your growth with transparency and efficiency through our Hexogate platform [In progress].

Partner with us!

Apply for Fiscal Hosting or contact us to learn more.

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Jurisdictions

The IO Foundation is able to receive funds in the following jurisdictions:

Jurisdiction	Name	Status	Currencies
Estonia	The IO Foundation Mittetulundusühing	Nonprofit registered in Estonia.	Euro US Dollar
United States	The IO Network US Foundation	Nonprofit registered in Delaware awarded with 501(3)(c).	US Dollar

Do I need to reside in those jurisdictions?

No.

What is required is that your sponsor/donor is able to transfer the funds to banks in the jurisdictions above.

Key Benefits

• Fund Management: Receive and manage donations, grants and sponsorships under our nonprofit umbrella.

• Savings: Save in operational costs and focus on maximizing the use of your funds for your mission. (See examples of savings here.)

• Compliance: Stay compliant with international financial regulations without the burden of administrative overhead.

• Optimize your IT infrastructure: Avoid technical headaches with our IT support and services.

• Transparency: Access clear, real-time financial reporting via our Hexogate platform. [In progress]

• Global Reach: Accept funds in multiple currencies from donors worldwide.

• Outreach: Get your project or event advertised in our channels for free.

• Support: Benefit from our expertise in nonprofit governance and project management.

How it works

1

Apply

Submit your project details through our simple application process.

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2

Review

Our team evaluates your mission and alignment with our values.

3

Onboard

Sign a Fiscal Hosting Agreement and start receiving funds under our nonprofit status.

4

Operate

Focus on your work while we handle financial administration, reporting, and compliance.

Who can benefit

• Grassroots NGOs without formal nonprofit status.

• Open Source projects seeking funding without establishing a legal entity.

• Events supporting NGOs and Open Source projects.

Anyone else?

Other initiatives not listed here needing temporary or long-term fiscal sponsorship may still be able to qualify. Please reach out to us so we can evaluate your needs at [email protected].

Fees

The IO Foundation operates its fiscal hosting services following a transparent fee structure.

There are no hidden costs and all fees exclusively support The IO Foundation’s mission to advance digital rights and innovation.

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