Red Bridge Consulting helps Scholarship Granting Organizations comply with federal and state laws.
Whether you're managing an SGO and need help staying compliant, or you're a private school ready to start one, we're here to guide you through it all.
The Opportunity
$4 billion in federal tax credits are available — but the funds are capped.
Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions, creating a powerful incentive to give.
This is a rare and first-of-its-kind opportunity for private schools to access significant funding. We help you access these funds and stay compliant.
For New SGOs
We’ll launch your organization fast and handle all the legal and operational setup — so you can start receiving donor funds without delay.
For Established SGOs
We’ll assess your current setup, close any compliance gaps, and keep your operations audit-ready — ensuring ongoing eligibility to access funding.
Who We Serve
We work with mission-driven leaders building or scaling SGOs in line with the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA).
- Private Schools — Administrators seeking to launch their own SGOs to better serve students and families.
- Nonprofits — Organizations looking to diversify their revenue by administering K–12 tax credit programs, where up to 10% of scholarship funds can be used for operating the program.
- Established SGOs — Teams that want to strengthen compliance, streamline operations, or prepare for ECCA requirements.
- Advisors — Legal, accounting, and consulting firms supporting clients through tax credit strategy and implementation.
What You’ll Get
We offer a complete suite of services tailored to where you are in your journey — whether you’re launching a new SGO or leveling up an existing one.
For New SGOs
- Articles of incorporation
- Federal EIN
- Bylaws
- Conflict of interest policy
- Hold the initial board meeting
- Federal 501(c)(3) application
- Register with applicable state agencies
- Register as an SGO with the U.S. Treasury
- Templates, policies, and SOPs to run a compliant operation
For Established SGOs
- Compliance readiness audit to identify risks and gaps
- Customized workflows and documentation aligned with legal standards
- Live training sessions and role-specific guides
How Much It Costs
Transparent, fixed pricing — no hidden fees or surprise billing. Just expert support at every stage.
New SGOs
Complete Formation Package — $15,000 one-time fee
- Includes full legal and operational setup
- Optional add-on: Launch identity and branding package — $8,000 one-time fee
- logo, website, and donor materials
Established SGOs
Compliance Audit — $5,000 one-time fee
- Full operational review
- Risk and readiness assessment
- Tailored compliance roadmap
- As-Needed Support — $250/hour
- Ideal for one-off needs, troubleshooting, or targeted guidance
Ongoing Compliance
Outsourced Compliance Management — $750/month
- Optional for both new and established SGOs
- Ideal for teams that want to focus on fundraising while offloading admin and compliance responsibilities
Get In Touch
We help new and established SGOs navigate the latest federal education funding opportunity.
Next Step
A short conversation to understand your goals and see if we’re a good fit.