Fiscal Sponsorship

Our fiscal sponsorship program offers creatives, entrepreneurs, community builders, and emerging arts/entrepreneurship organizations access to funding opportunities and other resources through an affiliation with a 501(c)(3) organization.

Process and guidelines

The TechArtista Foundation (TAF) accepts applications for fiscally sponsored projects which are reviewed by staff and approved by our board of directors. Applications are reviewed on their own merit, not in comparison with any other applications received. All project funds raised by fiscally sponsored projects are subject to a 10% administrative fee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and qualified applications are brought forward for consideration at our regular board of directors meetings. 

*Please note: fiscal sponsorship is NOT a grant and applications should not include a request for funding from TAF. If you want to learn about fiscal sponsorship watch the Fiscal Sponsorship Primer Video by Propel Nonprofits.

Applying for fiscal sponsorship

Before submitting an application for Fiscal Sponsorship through the TechArtista Foundation, please schedule a 15-minute consultation call with Matt Menietti, Executive Director.

Current Fiscally Sponsored Projects

  • Loutopia

    Loutopia is an exploration of how we can use art, nature, & technology to maximize the potential of existing buildings and spaces in St. Louis.

  • Code & Coffee STL

    Code & Coffee is a regular meetup that focuses on building the St. Louis web dev community in ways that put our members and their interests first. We host an inclusive, informal co-working session for anyone in the tech space.

  • STL Neighborhood Crawl

    The STLMade Neighborhood Crawl is the ultimate day to explore the region and all of its great local shops, restaurants and stops. Each participating neighborhood will offer entertainment, music, food, vendors, sponsor brands, unique experiences and more.

  • R.I.C.H. Mama's Club

    R.I.C.H. Mama's Club is a social and emotional and wellness community for mom entrepreneurs.

  • Ope Cast

    Ope Cast podcast where stories of impact, passion, and possibility come to life to build civic pride.

  • Paint Louis

    Founded in 1997, Paint Louis is an annual graffiti and music festival taking place on the flood wall south of The Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Paint Louis brings together people practicing all four elements of hip hop including graffiti, breakdancing, rapping and DJs for three days of creation and performance.