What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
April 23, 2024
What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Definition of Fiscal Sponsorship in the Performing Arts Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship in which a nonprofit organization (the fiscal sponsor) agrees to accept and...
When to Choose Fiscal Sponsorship Over 501(c)3 Incorporation
April 23, 2024
When to Choose Fiscal Sponsorship Over 501(c)3 Incorporation If you have a short-term or one-time project, or are just starting out as a creator, incorporating as a 501(c)(3) is not the most...
History of Fiscal Sponsorship
April 23, 2024
History of Fiscal Sponsorship Where does Fiscal Sponsorship in the United States Come From? Fiscal sponsorship, the practice of one nonprofit organization providing administrative and financial...
Performing Arts Grants Database Listings
May 16, 2023
Grant Database Listings for the Performing Arts Below is a list of websites serving as databases for funding sources. If you’re interested in applying for a performing arts grant, filter through...
What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship?
April 23, 2023
What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship? The specific requirements for applying to different fiscal sponsorship programs will vary depending on the nonprofit that is offering fiscal...
Top 5 Quickbooks Set-Up Tips
January 31, 2022
Top 5 Quickbooks Set-Up Tips Managing your organization’s finances can be overwhelming and time consuming. At Pentacle, we use Quickbooks, an accounting software that helps you manage your financial...
Understanding A Balance Sheet
January 13, 2022
Understanding a Balance Sheet What is a Balance Sheet? A Balance Sheet is a financial statement that summarizes the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. The Balance...
Understanding A Profit and Loss Statement?
January 7, 2022
Understanding A Profit and Loss Statement What is a Profit and Loss Statement? A Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) is a financial statement that measures the revenues, costs, and expenses incurred...
Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern
January 23, 2021
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern It’s key to ask an intern these questions before hiring them. Here are a few questions for employers to ask a potential intern, in order to learn...