Sherwood

What Sherwood does

Sherwood Community Services is a Washington State 501(c)-style nonprofit organization, headquartered in Lake Stevens, WA, that delivers therapeutic, educational, and employment-support services to children and adults with disabilities. Founded in the early 1960s (the company cites a 60+ year history; firmographics note 1957) by Hazel Venables, Sherwood operates across Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties and served 1,256 individuals in fiscal year 2024–2025, with cumulative service to over 20,000 individuals over its history. The organization is led by CEO Lance Morehouse and governed by a board of directors.

The organization's service portfolio is organized around three core programs plus advocacy. Early Supports (Birth to Three) provides developmental screening, evaluation, and therapy — including speech, occupational, physical, feeding, and infant mental health — delivered in clients' natural environments (homes, daycares, community settings), with telehealth available on request. Career and Community Connections provides supported employment services to individuals 16 and older, including job assessment, on-the-job training, and employer matching, with a network of 80+ employer partners across the four counties. The Washington State Fathers Network (WSFN) is a statewide peer-support and advocacy program for fathers and caregivers of children with disabilities, operated through affiliated chapters hosted by partner agencies including The Arc of Washington State, Boyer Children's Clinic, and Parent to Parent programs. A separate Advocacy Program conducts legislative Advocacy Days in Olympia and maintains a rapid-response policy network. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; services are delivered through human intervention supported by standard nonprofit case management and billing systems.

Sherwood's revenue model is diversified across three streams: government contracts and grants (ESIT, DVR, DDA/HCLA, FCS), individual and corporate donations (Tax ID 91-0762805), and special-events fundraising including an annual tiered-sponsorship gala and Purchase with a Purpose restaurant partnerships. The organization holds CARF accreditation, GuideStar Platinum Transparency (2021), and meets all 20 BBB Standards for Charitable Accountability, and operates with a staff of 11–50 employees. The GTM motion is community-led: referrals flow through state agencies, healthcare providers, schools, and employer partnerships, with advocacy and word-of-mouth as primary awareness drivers.

Name

Sherwood

Legal name

Sherwood Community Services

Website

https://sherwoodcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sherwood Community Services is a Lake Stevens, Washington nonprofit delivering therapeutic, educational, and supported-employment services to children and adults with disabilities across four Washington State counties, funded through state contracts (ESIT, DVR, DDA, FCS), donations, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Early intervention therapy
• Supported employment services
• Disability services nonprofit
• Developmental therapy programs
• Community inclusion support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Stevens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Sherwood receives funding through state-funded programs including Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Developmental Disabilities Administration (HCLA), and Foundational Community Supports (FCS). These contracts fund early intervention services and employment supports.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and businesses. The organization actively cultivates donors through annual campaigns, sponsorships, and the gala event. Tax ID# 91-0762805.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Revenue generated from annual gala events, Purchase with a Purpose restaurant partnerships, and community events. Corporate sponsors at various levels (Presenting, Platinum, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby) contribute to events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sherwood Community Services is a nonprofit organization that delivers therapeutic, educational, employment, and advocacy services to children and adults with disabilities in Washington State. Its core offerings include the Early Supports (Birth to Three) program providing developmental screening and therapy services (speech, OT, PT, feeding, infant mental health) for infants and toddlers with developmental delays; the Career and Community Connections program supporting employment placement, job coaching, and community inclusion for adults with disabilities; and the Washington State Fathers Network (WSFN) providing peer support and advocacy resources for fathers of children with disabilities.

Product overview

Sherwood Community Services is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of disability services organized into three core program areas: Early Supports (Birth to Three) providing therapy and education for infants and toddlers with developmental delays; Career and Community Connections delivering supported employment services for adults with disabilities; and the Washington State Fathers Network (WSFN) offering peer support and advocacy resources for fathers of children with disabilities. The organization also operates a comprehensive advocacy program to influence disability-related legislation. Services are delivered across Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties in Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,256 children and adults with disabilities in 2024-2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Mod PizzacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner providing supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through Sherwood's Career and Community Connections program.
• McDonald'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational fast food chain providing employment opportunities for program participants in the local community.
• TargetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational retailer providing supported employment placements for individuals with disabilities.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational retailer providing supported employment opportunities for Sherwood program participants.
• SafewaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer providing supported employment placements for individuals with disabilities.
• Sno Isle LibrariescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic library system employing Sherwood program participants, with positive feedback on employee performance.
• Diedrich (Presenting Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for 2026 Gala, demonstrating major financial commitment to Sherwood's mission.
• Front St GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner in Purchase with a Purpose program, donating a portion of proceeds to Sherwood.
• Tuscano's Italian KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner hosting Purchase with a Purpose events, donating 15% of meal purchases to Sherwood.
• The Arc of Washington StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. WSFN chapters affiliated with local Arc chapters.
• The Arc of Snohomish CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chapter hosting WSFN Snohomish County chapter meetings. Affiliated organization supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Community Employment AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization with membership network of businesses and employment service providers for people with disabilities throughout Washington State.
• Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition of people with developmental disabilities shaping public policies affecting their lives.
• WEE CARE CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition supporting advocacy for infants and toddlers with disabilities and stable, equitable funding in Washington State.
• Island County (WSFN Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partner hosting WSFN Island County chapter, led by Mike Etzell.
• Boyer Children's Clinic (WSFN Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle clinic hosting WSFN chapter for fathers of current and former Boyer clients.
• South Sound Parent to Parent (WSFN Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency partner hosting WSFN South Puget Sound chapter serving Mason, Thurston, and Grays Harbor Counties.
• Parent to Parent of Whatcom County (WSFN Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency partner hosting WSFN Whatcom County chapter.
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)coreOthersState agency providing funding for short-term employment supports including job placement, job retention, and intensive training for individuals with disabilities.
• Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)coreOthersState agency providing long-term service supports including Individual Employment and Community Inclusion services through Home & Community Living Administration (HCLA) contracts.
• Foundational Community Supports (FCS)coreOthersState program providing long/short term supports for job placement and retention for individuals with disabilities.
• Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)coreOthersState-funded early intervention program for children birth to three with developmental delays or disabilities. Sherwood is a certified provider.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Imagine! (Colorado): Nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities across the Denver metro region. Comparable operating model to Sherwood (lifespan services, employment supports, advocacy) but serving a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region: Regional Goodwill operating mission-driven employment and community programs across western Washington. Comparable to Sherwood's Career and Community Connections program through shared mission of placing individuals with barriers — including disabilities — into competitive employment.
• Easterseals Washington: National disability services nonprofit with a Washington State affiliate delivering early intervention, employment, and community-based services. Broadly comparable to Sherwood across all three core program areas, but operating at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA): State agency administering the DDA/HCLA and FCS programs that fund Sherwood's employment and community inclusion services. Comparable as the system steward and primary payer defining service models, eligibility, and rates Sherwood operates within.

Direct peers

• Boyer Children's Clinic: Seattle-based nonprofit providing early intervention and therapy for children with disabilities and developmental delays. Directly comparable to Sherwood's Early Supports program in service mix (speech, OT, PT), state funding reliance, and target population.
• The Arc of Washington State: Statewide advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable because Sherwood's WSFN chapters are formally affiliated with local Arc chapters and both deliver overlapping disability advocacy and family support services.
• Parent to Parent of Washington: Statewide peer-support program for parents of children with disabilities. Directly comparable to Sherwood's Washington State Fathers Network and Early Supports family-resource coordination work in mission and target population.
• Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE): Washington-based nonprofit advancing competitive employment for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Sherwood's Career and Community Connections program in funding streams (DVR, DDA), employer-engagement model, and target customers.
• Community Employment Alliance: Washington statewide nonprofit association of supported-employment providers, of which Sherwood is a member. Directly comparable network peer in mission, funding sources, and employer-engagement approach for disability employment services.

Emerging players

• Washington State Fathers Network: Program of Sherwood Community Services; included as a peer because it is itself the comparable operating unit — a statewide parent/family support network for caregivers of children with disabilities, with peer equivalents in other states (e.g., Family Voices, sibling networks).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SherwoodCommunityServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sherwoodcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/sherwoodbelievinginabilities

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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