Washington Service Corps

What Washington Service Corps does

Washington Service Corps (WSC) is a Washington state government AmeriCorps intermediary program, founded in 1983 by the Washington State Legislature and operated since 1993 as a unit within the Washington State Employment Security Department. In 1994, WSC was formally incorporated into the federal AmeriCorps program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), giving it access to annual federal grant funding. The program places approximately 500 AmeriCorps members in service terms at host sites across the state, including nonprofits, K-12 schools, tribal nations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations. WSC operates two sub-programs — Washington Service Corps (the general service program) and Washington Reading Corps (launched 1998, focused on K-3 literacy tutoring) — both administered from its Olympia, WA headquarters.

WSC's service model is grant-funded and operates on a non-commercial basis. Member living allowances range from roughly $1,942 to $3,723 per month depending on term and role, with education awards provided upon successful completion of service. The program is supported by a small internal staff (approximately 10 employees, including Director Ashley Palmer) and relies on standard productivity, communication, and administrative technology — Microsoft 365, Teams, WordPress, DocuSign for member onboarding, Stripe and PayPal for stipend processing, and YouTube for recruitment communications. Recent operational activity has been limited to modest staff additions (an outreach assistant in 2023 and an administrative assistant in 2025).

Revenue is overwhelmingly derived from annual federal CNCS grants, supplemented by state appropriations routed through the Employment Security Department. WSC has no commercial pricing model, no fee-for-service revenue, and no private-sector customers; its "customers" are host-site partners that receive AmeriCorps members at no direct cost. As a 40+ year mature government program, WSC's strategic posture is one of operational continuity rather than expansion, and it is the institutional steward of a statewide service network rather than a growth-oriented enterprise.

Name

Washington Service Corps

Legal name

Washington Service Corps

Website

https://washingtonservicecorps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Washington Service Corps is a Washington state AmeriCorps intermediary that places approximately 500 members at nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and tribal nations statewide, operating two programs — Washington Service Corps and Washington Reading Corps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Service Programs

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF)

Keywords

• National service programs
• AmeriCorps state program
• Community service placement
• Literacy tutoring programs
• AmeriCorps member benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal AmeriCorps Grant Funding: Primary funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) through annual grant application process. WSC has been part of AmeriCorps since 1994.
2. State Funding via Employment Security Department: WSC became part of the Washington State Employment Security Department in 1993, receiving state administrative support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Washington Service Corps operates as an AmeriCorps State intermediary program that places approximately 500 AmeriCorps members annually with nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, tribal nations, and faith-based organizations across Washington state. The program operates two primary offerings: the Washington Service Corps (WSC) AmeriCorps program placing members across six focus areas (disaster preparedness, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, veterans and military families, and education), and the Washington Reading Corps (WRC), a literacy-focused sub-program that places members in schools and early learning centers to tutor struggling readers.

Product overview

Washington Service Corps operates as an AmeriCorps State intermediary program managing two primary programs: the Washington Service Corps (WSC) AmeriCorps program placing members across six focus areas (disaster preparedness, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, veterans & military families, and education), and the Washington Reading Corps (WRC), a literacy-focused sub-program tutoring youth in reading and math. WSC provides approximately 500 AmeriCorps members annually with service terms of 1,700 hours over 10.5 months. Member benefits include stipends, Segal education awards, health insurance, and professional development. The organization supports host site partners through training, technical assistance, and media outreach, while managing internal systems for time tracking (TimeTracker), training delivery (TalentLMS), and quarterly reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Washington Service Corps (WSC) AmeriCorps Program AmeriCorps State program that places members with nonprofit, government, community, and faith-based organizations across Washington state. Members serve in focus areas including disaster preparedness, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, veterans and military families, and education.
• Washington Reading Corps (WRC) Literacy-focused AmeriCorps program that places members in schools and early learning centers to provide tutoring to struggling readers in reading, math, and other academic subjects, and helps prepare young children for Kindergarten entry.
• Member Benefits Package Benefits provided to AmeriCorps members including monthly stipend ($1,942-$3,723), Segal education award (up to $7,395), basic health insurance through Premera Blue Cross, childcare assistance, professional development, student loan forbearance, and access to Member Assistance Program.
• Partner Support Services Training, technical assistance, and media outreach support provided to host site partners including site staff training through in-person sessions and webinars, performance measurement guidance, and promotional support for service projects.
• Member Assistance Program Mental health and wellness services provided through AllOne Health, offering 24/7 confidential counseling, face-to-face sessions, financial and legal assistance, life coaching, and personal concierge services for AmeriCorps members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 500 AmeriCorps members serving in communities annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Collaborated with Governor's office, Serve Washington, and WSC to create Washington Reading Corps program focusing on improving literacy in children and students.
• Washington State Employment Security DepartmentflagshipOthers · 1 January 1983WSC became part of ESD in 1993. The mission of ESD is to enhance economic security through equitable resource access with a vision for all to thrive with full opportunity.
• Federal Way Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict hosts AmeriCorps members who create after-school programs to support students with additional classwork. WSC members help reach more students and provide academic enrichment support.
• YMCA of Greater SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps members placed at YMCA Earth Service Corps serve with 30+ schools and 1300+ teens annually. Members support environmentally-minded youth in developing leadership skills and implementing environmental service projects.
• City of VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSC members serve in the City of Vancouver engaging in environmental stewardship including tree planting, native plant restoration, recycling, and water quality education. Service impacts thousands of community members.
• WorkSource JBLMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps members support customers by facilitating computer skills workshops, providing demonstrations of the WorkSource WA website, and contributing to process improvements within the office.
• Thurston County Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembers help with logistics, outreach, leadership, nutrition education, garden resources, and Spanish language translation. Support provided to public schools across 3 counties and school gardens at 7+ schools.
• Pierce Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps program increases capacity to create just food systems, improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, and recover wildlife habitat through meaningful community service.
• Skagit Fisheries Enhancement GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with WSC for career exploration and mentorship. Volunteers are inspired by WSC members' dedication to service. Younger volunteers look up to WSC members as future stewardship professionals.
• Dungeness River Nature CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRich legacy of partnering with WSC. Former Director was an AmeriCorps member at the Center in early 2000s; current Education Manager served two years as a member. Provides opportunities for professional experience in environmental field.
• Institute of Systems BiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables opportunities for every student who applies. AmeriCorps members provide dedicated support and professionalism, shaping future leaders in STEM.
• Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)flagshipOthersFederal agency providing primary funding for WSC AmeriCorps programs through annual grant application process. WSC has been part of AmeriCorps since 1994.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large nonprofit that hosts AmeriCorps members for homebuilding and community development service across the U.S. Comparable as a host organization and beneficiary of AmeriCorps placement programs, though operating a much larger direct-service footprint.
• Points of Light: Global nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement, operating across multiple states and countries. Broader incumbent operating in the volunteer service space with similar mission focus on community impact through service.

Emerging players

• Service Year Alliance: National intermediary organization working to expand service-year opportunities and convening state commissions. Operates in the same ecosystem as WSC and shapes federal policy that affects WSC's funding environment.
• VolunteerMatch: Largest online volunteer matching platform connecting individuals with nonprofit opportunities. Adjacent peer in the volunteer-engagement space with similar intermediary function but commercial/technology-delivered model rather than state-government intermediary.

Direct peers

• Reading Partners: National literacy nonprofit mobilizing community volunteers and AmeriCorps members to provide one-on-one tutoring to students reading below grade level. Directly comparable to Washington Reading Corps in mission, delivery model, and target population.
• City Year: National AmeriCorps program placing members in schools for student success and attendance support. Operates a comparable AmeriCorps intermediary model serving schools and community organizations, with similar member benefits structures (stipend + education award).
• Minnesota Alliance with Youth: Minnesota state intermediary for AmeriCorps programs serving youth in education and community settings. Comparable role as a state-level AmeriCorps intermediary focused on education outcomes with similar partner placement model.

Regional players

• CaliforniaVolunteers: California state commission on service and AmeriCorps programs, administering the state's national service portfolio. Most analogous state-level public peer to WSC, though structured as a governor's office initiative rather than embedded in a workforce agency.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WAServiceCorps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-service-corps
• Instagraminstagram.com/washingtonservice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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