A Not-For-Profit Organization

We're thrilled to announce that A Touch of Light is now Fiscally Sponsored by Shunpike!

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What is Fiscal Sponsorship?

At its core, fiscal sponsorship allows independent arts groups the ability to raise funds for their artistic projects using Shunpike’s tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization. 501(c)(3) is the tax determination given by the IRS to a non-profit charitable organization, which allows donors to receive a tax deduction for supporting a public charity. Under Shunpike’s fiscal sponsorship, arts groups and organizations can offer tax-deductible receipts to donors and may be eligible to apply for government and foundation grant programs usually only available to organizations with 501(c)(3) status.

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Who is Shunpike?

Shunpike was founded in 2001 to support a vibrant and diverse local arts community where arts groups of all sizes could thrive.

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Initially, Shunpike and its founding members produced their own arts projects – in theatre, music, literary arts, visual arts, and arts education. By 2003, it was clear the organization had built a strong administrative structure to support these projects. 

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Shunpike now serves almost 200 arts groups throughout Washington. Collectively, this cohort collaborates with 5,000 artists annually to create 2,500 artistic projects , seen by 500,000 people.