What AmeriCorps St. Louis does

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered at 1315 Ann Ave, St. Louis, Missouri. It operates national service programs in three core areas: the Emergency Response Team (ERT), which deploys trained crews for wildfire suppression, prescribed fire management, post-disaster debris removal, and emergency response in coordination with state and federal agencies; environmental stewardship and conservation services including habitat restoration and trail maintenance; and Homeless Services supporting communities in the St. Louis area. The organization also maintains a 400+ member Alumni Network, a Member Support Fund for currently serving members, and fundraising campaigns such as the Get Out! Challenge and Give STL Day.

The business model is donation- and grant-based: revenue is generated through individual giving via a Kindful-powered online donation portal, corporate contributions, fundraising events, and federal AmeriCorps pass-through funding, with no traditional product pricing. Customer segments are primarily government emergency management and natural resource agencies (Missouri SEMA, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, US Forest Service) and the individual AmeriCorps members who serve 1-2 year terms. The organization is accredited by The Corps Network, holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, and operates across the St. Louis metropolitan area and Southern Illinois.

There is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability disclosed; service delivery is labor-intensive and field-based. The organization is staffed by 11-50 personnel and is currently recruiting for its 2026-27 service term and hiring staff positions including a PPDR Field Coordinator, indicating modest organizational expansion.

Name

AmeriCorps St. Louis

Legal name

AmeriCorps St. Louis

Website

https://americorpsstl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that deploys service-term members for disaster response, wildfire suppression, conservation, and homeless services across Missouri and Southern Illinois, serving government agencies and member recruits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Response and Conservation Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Housing Services (62422), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services (EUAEAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Storm Damage Response & Hazard Mitigation (HSAIADAG), Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• National service programs
• Disaster response crews
• Wildfire suppression services
• Conservation corps programs
• Community service nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization generates revenue through individual donations, corporate giving, and charitable contributions. Donors can give through their website's donation portal (linked to Kindful). The organization also conducts fundraising campaigns such as the 'Get Out! Challenge' and participates in events like Give STL Day.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AmeriCorps St. Louis deploys trained AmeriCorps member crews to government and community partners for disaster response (wildfire suppression, prescribed fire, private property debris removal) and environmental stewardship (habitat restoration, trail maintenance, conservation). The organization also operates a Homeless Services program supporting vulnerable populations in the St. Louis area, supported by an Alumni Network and Member Support Fund.

Product overview

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a nonprofit service organization that operates multiple community service programs rather than a traditional tech product. The organization offers three primary programs: the Emergency Response Team (disaster relief and wildfire fighting), Homeless Services, and environmental stewardship initiatives. Supporting services include an Alumni Network for former members, the Get Out! Challenge virtual fundraising campaign, and a Member Support Fund for financial assistance. The organization is based in St. Louis, Missouri and has been operating since 1994.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emergency Response Team (ERT): Disaster response and environmental stewardship program serving communities through wildfire management, prescribed fire, and debris removal.
• Homeless Services
• Alumni Network

Products and services

• Emergency Response Team (ERT) Disaster response and relief service program where AmeriCorps members fight wildfires, respond to emergencies, and assist communities impacted by disasters including private property debris removal. Crews are deployed to government agencies including Missouri SEMA, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, and US Forest Service.
• Homeless Services Program focused on serving and supporting homeless populations in the St. Louis area through community-based services and direct assistance.
• Alumni Network A 400+ member strong alumni group connecting former AmeriCorps members for ongoing networking, community engagement, and support of the organization's mission.
• Get Out! Challenge A 30-day virtual fundraising event that encourages participants to spend time outdoors while raising funds to support AmeriCorps members' service in environmental stewardship and disaster relief projects.
• Member Support Fund Financial assistance program providing support to individuals currently serving in AmeriCorps programs who have experienced unexpected expenses that may impact their ability to serve.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Corps NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps St. Louis holds Accredited Corps status through The Corps Network, a national organization representing Service and Conservation Corps. This affiliation provides access to best practices, advocacy support, and network connectivity with other corps programs across the country.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an AmeriCorps program, AmeriCorps St. Louis operates under the federal AmeriCorps framework, receiving funding and programmatic support through this national service organization while aligning with its mission of meeting community needs through service.
• Missouri State Emergency Management AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with Missouri SEMA providing disaster response coordination and Voluntary Agency Liaison support. AmeriCorps St. Louis ERT serves as a state-level asset for emergency management operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• VolunteerMatch: A national online platform connecting volunteers with nonprofit opportunities. Comparable as an adjacent volunteer-recruitment ecosystem, though operating as a technology-enabled matching platform rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

• Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response: A regional Missouri-based disaster response organization that coordinates volunteers and resources for disaster-affected communities. Directly comparable for disaster response activity in the same geographic market.
• Habitat for Humanity St. Louis: A regional nonprofit serving the St. Louis area with volunteer-driven community support services. Comparable as a similarly structured St. Louis-based nonprofit with volunteer recruitment and community service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club Disaster Relief: A large national environmental organization that runs disaster response and conservation programs. Comparable in environmental stewardship and disaster response scope, though operating at much larger scale.
• AmeriCorps (Corporation for National and Community Service): The federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps national service program under which AmeriCorps St. Louis operates. Provides funding, programmatic framework, and brand recognition, serving as the parent affiliation structure.
• The Corps Network: The national membership organization of Service and Conservation Corps through which AmeriCorps St. Louis holds Accredited Corps status. Comparable as it represents and supports similar regional corps programs nationwide.

Direct peers

• Conservation Legacy: An AmeriCorps-affiliated organization operating multiple conservation corps across the Western U.S. Comparable service model, federal funding structure, and conservation/wildfire crew deployment activities.
• Northwest Youth Corps: An AmeriCorps-affiliated conservation corps serving Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. Comparable operating model with young-adult service terms, conservation crews, and federal AmeriCorps funding.
• Team Rubicon: A nonprofit that deploys volunteers for disaster response and recovery operations. Comparable to AmeriCorps St. Louis' Emergency Response Team in mission, volunteer-based deployment model, and federal/state contract relationships.
• All Hands and Hearts: A volunteer-driven nonprofit that responds to natural disasters with debris removal and recovery work. Direct competitor for disaster response contracts and volunteer member recruitment, with similar crew deployment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/americorpsstl
• Xx.com/AmeriCorpsSTL
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmeriCorpsSTL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/americorps-st.-louis

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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