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How We Work

How we work

Fiscal Sponsorship

Connecting generosity across borders takes trust, clarity, and the right structure.

As a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Caring for Colombia acts as a legal and administrative bridge between donors in the United States and high-impact organizations in Colombia. Through fiscal sponsorship, U.S. donors can make tax-deductible contributions to causes in Colombia, while Colombian nonprofits can receive international funding. We ensure transparency, compliance, and responsible use of every dollar so our partners can focus on what matters most: their work in the territories.

Why This Matters

There are people in Colombia doing extraordinary work, building communities, protecting lives, creating opportunity, and most of them will never reach the donors who would gladly support them. Not because the work isn’t worthy. But because a single legal gap stands in the way. Without a U.S. 501(c)(3), no tax-deductible dollar can reach them. Caring for Colombia exists to change that, to make sure that good intentions actually land where they’re needed most.

Why This Matters

There are people in Colombia doing extraordinary work, building communities, protecting lives, creating opportunity, and most of them will never reach the donors who would gladly support them. Not because the work isn’t worthy. But because a single legal gap stands in the way. Without a U.S. 501(c)(3), no tax-deductible dollar can reach them. Caring for Colombia exists to change that, to make sure that good intentions actually land where they’re needed most.

How It Works

From first call to final report here’s how we turn a partnership into measurable impact.

1.

Introductory Call

We learn about your mission and the impact you want to deepen in Colombia.

2.

Internal review

Legal, financial, and impact vetting so we can stand behind your work to the IRS.

3.

Partnership activation

Legal, financial, and impact vetting so we can stand behind your work to the IRS.

4.

Fundraising & donations

U.S. donors give through CFC and receive tax-deductible receipts.

5.

Funds transfer

Funds are channeled to Colombia with a traceability agreement.

6.

Monitoring & impact

We track execution and report results back to donors.
OPTIONAL ADD ON BETWEEN STEPS 3 AND 4
Activate a custom digital donation button (via GiveLively) to run online fundraising campaigns on your own channels.

Service Levels

From first call to final report here’s how we turn a partnership into measurable impact.

Essential
Basic donation processing, issuance of tax deductible receipts, fund transfer to Colombia, and basic financial reporting.
Growth
Everything in Essential, plus guidance on project design and fundraising campaign strategy, and review of donor communication materials.
Impact
Everything in Growth, plus active project monitoring, impact measurement advisory, and assistance with donor reporting and best practices.
Strategic
Everything in Impact, plus advisory for applying to U.S. grants and government subsidies, active search for new funding opportunities, and representation before U.S.-based foundations.
A minimum CFC administrative fee applies to all partnerships. Additional service levels are priced based on scope. Contact us to find the right fit for your organization.

CFC Grants

Supporting Our Partners Directly

Beyond fiscal sponsorship, CFC launches an open grant call for organizations within our network of allied foundations. These grants are funded directly by CFC and are designed to strengthen high-impact projects aligned with our mission. Grant calls are not always open. When a new cycle launches, we communicate it here on our website and through our partner channels. If you are part of our network, stay tuned for updates.

Check back here for open call announcements, or contact us to learn more

If your organization is working to create meaningful change in Colombia, we would love to explore how we can support your mission.

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