Haas Center For Public Service

What Haas Center For Public Service does

The Haas Center for Public Service is a university-affiliated service center within Stanford University, established in 1985 and headquartered at 562 Salvatierra Walk on the Stanford campus. It operates as the hub of Cardinal Service, Stanford's university-wide public service initiative, serving undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumni, and a network of more than 1,000 community partner organizations across the Bay Area, the United States, and internationally.

The center's core offerings are organized around four Cardinal Service pillars — Cardinal Quarter (full-time quarter-long internships through 30+ campus partners, totaling 500+ opportunities), Cardinal Courses (200+ community-engaged learning courses spanning 55 academic departments), Cardinal Commitment (sustained service through 100+ student-led and community organizations), and Cardinal Careers (post-graduation fellowships and career support). Additional programs include Community Impact Fellowships, the John Gardner and Schneider Fellowships, the Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy, Community-Based Research fellowships, Education Partnerships (Preschool Counts, Ravenswood Reads), and the Partnerships for Climate Justice in the Bay Area (PCJ in the Bay). The center is affiliated with both the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.

The business model is non-commercial: the Haas Center is funded through Stanford institutional allocations and philanthropic donations, and does not charge students for participation. Its 2025 '40 for 40' fundraising campaign targets $40 million to expand access to service opportunities. The center operates with approximately 34 employees under Executive Director Yi-Ching Ong (appointed April 2023) and Faculty Director Juliet Brodie, with governance from a National Advisory Board. The technology stack is minimal — a public website (haas.stanford.edu) and standard social media channels — and the center is explicitly not a technology company.

Name

Haas Center For Public Service

Legal name

Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University

Website

https://haas.stanford.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Haas Center for Public Service is Stanford University's hub for Cardinal Service, connecting undergraduate and graduate students with public service opportunities locally, nationally, and globally through fellowships, internships, courses, and a network of 1,000+ community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Service Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities (EDAHABAD)

Keywords

• Public service education
• Service learning programs
• Community engagement
• Civic fellowship programs
• Experiential learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Stanford

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding: As a department of Stanford University's Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, the Haas Center receives institutional funding from Stanford University.
2. Philanthropic Donations: The Haas Center operates a 40 for 40 fundraising campaign ($40 million goal) to expand access to service opportunities. Donors contribute to support fellowships, transportation grants, and program operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Haas Center for Public Service is Stanford University's hub for the Cardinal Service initiative, coordinating service learning programs that connect Stanford undergraduate and graduate students with public service opportunities locally, nationally, and globally. Its core offerings include Cardinal Quarter (full-time quarter-long internships), Cardinal Courses (community-engaged learning courses), Cardinal Commitment (sustained service partnerships), and Cardinal Careers (post-graduation public service career support), supplemented by named fellowship programs and community partnerships.

Product overview

The Haas Center for Public Service is Stanford University's hub for Cardinal Service, offering a comprehensive portfolio of public service programs. The core offerings include Cardinal Service (the overarching program framework), Cardinal Quarter (full-time internships), Cardinal Courses (community-engaged learning), Cardinal Commitment (sustained service commitments), and Cardinal Careers (public service career support). Additional programs include Community-Based Research fellowships, Education Partnerships (Preschool Counts, Ravenswood Reads), Leadership Programs, and Partnerships for Climate Justice in the Bay Area. Post-graduation fellowship options include Community Impact Fellows, John Gardner Fellowships, Schneider Fellowships, and Tom Ford Fellowships. The center also offers specific courses like ETHICSOC 10: Citizenship in Action. Rather than a commercial product, the center provides service learning infrastructure connecting Stanford students with community service opportunities locally, nationally, and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ students engaged annually in service
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Berggruen InstituteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Co-host of the 'Shaping Our Future' deliberative polling event, the largest national deliberative event ever carried out among young people in the United States, bringing together 1,500 participants from over 35 colleges and universities.
• Equal CitizensflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Co-host of the 'Shaping Our Future' deliberative polling event focused on democratic deliberation among young people.
• Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haas Center is affiliated with the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Stanford University, providing institutional support and alignment with undergraduate education priorities.
• Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haas Center is affiliated with the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Stanford University, supporting graduate student involvement in public service.
• AmeriCorps VISTAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haas Center administers an AmeriCorps VISTA program that places volunteers at community organizations. VISTAs support capacity building, outreach, and organizational development at local nonprofits.
• Stanford Digital EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support Matriculate, a program empowering high-achieving, low-income high school students with college preparation and applications.
• Partnership for Public ServiceflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonpartisan nonprofit that works to strengthen the federal government. Hosts Community Impact Fellows who recruit the next generation of federal servants. Works with higher education institutions nationwide.
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts Gardner Fellows who work in protection and solutions, supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Nicole Domingo, '24, works at UNHCR through this fellowship.
• SIRUMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit that redistributes unused medications to people in need. Hosts Community Impact Fellows focused on healthcare access.
• El Concilio of San Mateo CountyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit providing employment and education services to underserved communities in San Mateo County. Hosts Community Impact Fellows.
• City of San JoséminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal government partner hosting Community Impact Fellows working on municipal public service initiatives.
• Foundation for a College Education in East Palo AltominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization in East Palo Alto focused on college access and success. Hosts Community Impact Fellows.
• Ravenswood Family Health NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of healthcare clinics in mid-Peninsula providing care regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Hosts Community Impact Fellows.
• Redwood City TogetherminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization partner hosting Community Impact Fellows focused on local public service.
• East Palo Alto Academy FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupports first-generation, low-income students pursuing higher education. Hosts AmeriCorps VISTA members developing college success programs.
• Thrive AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCreates cross-sector collaboration to strengthen the nonprofit sector. Hosts AmeriCorps VISTA members supporting communications and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Braver AngelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization hosting events and programs to build understanding among people of opposing political beliefs. Partnered with Stanford for civil discourse programming through Citizenship in Action course.
• Centro LatinominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service community center providing essential services to elderly members of the Latinx community in San Francisco. Students volunteering for Citizenship in Action course assist adult Spanish speakers preparing for U.S. Citizenship exam.
• Immigration Institute of the Bay AreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities. Students from Citizenship in Action course volunteer at Redwood City location.
• LifeMoves Opportunity Services CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides emergency shelter, food, and case management services for adult men and women in Palo Alto. Students from Citizenship in Action course serve lunch and learn about the work.
• Stanford Medicine Outreach Program (SMOP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent service organization affiliated with Knight-Hennessy Scholars providing healthcare outreach to unhoused populations. Receives transportation grants from Haas Center.
• Peninsula Healthcare ConnectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for Stanford Medicine Outreach Program providing healthcare services to underserved populations.
• WeHOPEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for Stanford Medicine Outreach Program providing services to unhoused communities.
• Animal Service ProjectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent service organization founded to address transportation barriers for animal-centered service. Receives Haas Center transportation grants and serves multiple animal welfare partners.
• Into the Light Horse SanctuaryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall equine sanctuary receiving consistent volunteer support from Animal Service Project through Haas Center transportation grants.
• Pets In NeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnimal welfare organization partnered with Animal Service Project for volunteer activities including parade events.
• Jasper Ridge FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarm hosting visits for neurodiverse children through partnerships with San Francisco Autism Society and Children's Health Council, facilitated by Animal Service Project.
• MatriculateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting high-achieving, low-income high school students with college preparation. Partnered with Haas Center and Stanford Digital Education.
• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution. The Haas Center is an official department of Stanford University, affiliated with both the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClLedIqjSAIBC_uGbw6tAGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/haascenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/cardinalservice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haascenterstanford

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Profiles9 records

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