Backend Platform for SGOs
Help more students access education with less administrative burden
CivilSteward handles the complex backend work so your Scholarship Granting Organization can focus on what matters: connecting donors with students who need support.
Section 25F compliant. Ready for the 2027 tax credit program.
See It In Action
Explore the experience for each user type. Click the tabs below to see what applicants, SGO administrators, and school admins can do.
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Scholarship Application Dashboard
Your Applications
Built for Your Entire Community
Three portals, one platform. Everyone gets the experience they need.
For SGO Administrators
A complete dashboard to manage applications, track compliance, process disbursements, and generate reports. All the tools you need in one place.
For Donors
Simple, secure giving with automatic tax receipts. Donors can see their impact, manage recurring gifts, and access their full donation history.
For Families
A straightforward application process. Families can apply for scholarships, track their status, and submit expenses with minimal friction.
Integrate in Minutes, Not Months
CivilSteward works as a headless backend. Use our API or drop in embeddable widgets.
Create Your Organization
Sign up and configure your SGO profile with IRS information and state certification details.
Get Your API Keys
Generate API keys with scoped permissions. Control exactly what each integration can access.
Embed or Integrate
Drop our JavaScript snippet on your site for instant widgets, or build custom integrations with our REST API.
Stay Informed
Configure webhooks to receive real-time notifications about donations, applications, and compliance alerts.
<!-- Add to your website --> <script src="https://civilsteward.app/embed.js"> </script> <div data-civilsteward="donation" data-org="org_abc123" data-amounts="50,100,250,500" data-recurring="true"> </div>
Everything You Need for Compliance
Built specifically for Section 25F requirements
90% Spending Rule Tracking
Real-time monitoring ensures you meet the 90% disbursement requirement with automated alerts.
Income Verification
Verify household income against 300% AMI thresholds with built-in calculations by geography.
Priority Tier Enforcement
Automatically prioritize students below 150% poverty line as required by federal guidelines.
Anti-Earmarking Controls
Prevent donor designations that would violate tax credit eligibility requirements.
School Management
Track approved schools, tuition rates, and qualified educational expenses.
Audit-Ready Reports
Generate comprehensive reports for IRS compliance and state certification renewals.