6. In the event that Sponsee receives funding outside of the Platform (that which does not go directly into the Fund), Sponsee will immediately transfer such funds to Sponsor for deposit into Sponsee’s Fund; at no time shall Sponsee hold any funds for the Initiative outside of the Fund or utilize the services of any other fiscal sponsor during the Term of this Agreement.

• The Initiative must inform OCF about the existence of the outside entity and explain how the below criteria will be met.
• The Initiative and the outside entity must have completely separate and distinct names, missions, activities, and budgets.
• Only donations to the OCF-hosted Initiative qualify for tax deductibility under OCF’s 501(c)(3) status—this must be made explicit to donors, and it must be clear which entity the donor is giving to.
• Except as otherwise provided for in this policy, money cannot flow from the OCF Initiative budget out to a related outside entity. However, the related outside entity may donate to the OCF Initiative.
• If the outside entity is performing any services for which it intends to invoice the Initiative budget, a signed contract must be in place between OCF and the outside entity, covering which services will be performed, payment terms, and how the services help achieve the charitable mission of the Initiative.
• Any contracts between OCF Initiatives and outside entities must be reviewed and signed by OCF staff (hosted Initiatives are not legal entities that can enter contracts independently, nor are Initiative participants authorized to act as agents of OCF for legal purposes).

• An entity seeking to run a charity program associated with their brand but separated from its commercial operations.
• A dormant entity that was previously used for 501(c)(3) activities prior to joining OCF, as long as it’s not active during the term of OCF fiscal sponsorship.
• Contracting an entity owned by or associated with Initiative participants to provide legitimate services genuinely related to furthering the Initiative’s charitable mission, as long as a signed services contract between the entity and OCF is in place.
• Spending down a grant held by a previous 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor where it’s not possible to move the funds to OCF (as long as OCF is made aware, in writing).
• Moving money through outside entities in compliance with the Outside Accounts Policy.
• Receiving donations from an outside entity for the hosted Initiative (as long as money isn’t flowing in the other direction from the Initiative to the outside entity).
• Selling products or services through a distinct and separate outside entity where the proceeds are then donated to an Initiative under OCF (as long as buyers are made aware that their purchase is not a direct donation and isn’t tax deductible, and that the Initiative and the outside entity are separate and distinct).

• Simultaneously having another fiscal sponsor while being fiscally sponsored by OCF.
• Failing to disclose the relationship between an Initiative and its participants with an outside entity that is being paid from the Initiative’s budget.
• Signing a contract or forming a legal agreement with an outside entity without involving OCF staff.
• Using an outside entity to enable an OCF-hosted Initiative to engage in activities not permitted under OCF’s Terms of Fiscal Sponsorship or the laws regulating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including using funds for the private benefit of for profit entities or individuals, or to influence legislation or the outcome of elections.
• Moving money through OCF out to another entity and managing operational expenses from that outside entity (if this is your desired mode of operation, a 'Model C' fiscal sponsor may be a better fit).
• Representing that contributions to an outside entity are donations to charity or are tax deductible based on OCF’s 501(c)(3) status (only direct donations to OCF qualify for tax deductions).