The Corps Network is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. (1275 K St NW, Suite 1050). Established in 1985, it serves as the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. The organization provides national leadership and support to over 130 member corps across the United States that engage young adults and post-9/11 veterans in service addressing conservation and community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.3M
+58.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
+32.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$224K
+19.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Corps Network advances programs that transform young people's lives and communities through career development, conservation, and civic engagement. It is the mission of The Corps Network to provide national leadership and promote the growth and quality of its member corps as they provide education, workforce development, and an ethic of stewardship to diverse youth who address community and conservation needs.
Primary Program Areas:
Services to Members: Provides services to state and local youth corps and other service programs through general public newsletters, workshops, technical assistance, and support for new corps developments.
Government Relations and Public Affairs: Engages with the Federal government on national policy development related to youth corps issues and represents the corps constituency before various public audiences.
Excellence in Corps Operations (ECO) Standards: A peer-based continuous improvement process for corps assessment.
AmeriCorps National Education Awards Program: Provides scholarships for more than 3,400 corpsmembers annually.
Rural Response AmeriCorps Program: Bolsters disaster response and homeland security capabilities across six states.
Annual Corps Forum: The preeminent professional development event for service and conservation corps directors and staff.
Corpsmember Health Insurance Program: Provides comprehensive and affordable health care coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance options to thousands of corpsmembers annually.
Grantmaking
The Corps Network functions as both a service organization and a grantmaker to member corps organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Corps Network's grantmaking focuses primarily on New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania, though its member network operates nationally across all 50 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,960,977
- Total Revenue: $14,354,511
- Total Expenses: $14,408,837
- Total Liabilities: $2,090,000
Historical Data (2023):
- Revenue: $11.7 million
- Expenses: $11.3 million
- Total Assets: $6.18 million
Financial Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating from independent charity evaluators with a 96% score, reflecting exceptional accountability and financial health.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,960,977 | $6,181,929 | $5,701,949 |
| Revenue | $14,354,511 | $11,703,084 | $11,314,442 |
| Expenses | $14,408,837 | $11,277,104 | $10,265,447 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,243 | $3,538 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwest Youth Corps ($1,009,825), Franklin's Promise Coalition ($885,982), Green City Force ($864,996).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Youth Works Austin, TX | PRGM SUPPORT | $278,321 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Charlestown, MA | PRGM SUPPORT | $22,509 |
| City of La Porte LA PORTE, IN | PRGM SUPPORT | $163,224 |
| Civic Works Baltimore, MD | PRGM SUPPORT | $362,844 |
| Climb CDC Gulfport, MS | PRGM SUPPORT | $126,935 |
| Conservation Corps of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | PRGM SUPPORT | $6,525 |
| Conservation Legacy Durango, CO | PRGM SUPPORT | $607,610 |
| Greater Miami Service Corps Miami, FL | PRGM SUPPORT | $681,517 |
| Green City Force Brooklyn, NY | PRGM SUPPORT | $864,996 |
| Franklin's Promise Coalition Apalachicola, FL | PRGM SUPPORT | $885,982 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Mary Ellen Sprenkel
Staff Size: 34 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick A Crandall | Chair | 2 | — |
| Michele Bolos | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Shirley Sagawa | Co-Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| David Vela | Co-Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Leslie Weldon | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Karen Pittman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| JP Patton | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Deborah Dorsett | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tonya Gayle | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Laura Herrin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeremy Jacobs Jr | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kalef Jones | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jim Lyons | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kionne McGhee | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rosa Moreno | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jono Mckinney | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jane Oats | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amee Shah | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bruce Saito | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Ellen Sprenkel | President & CEO | 40 | $232,458 |
| Evelyn Walker | COO | 40 | $154,455 |
| Ellen D Owen | Director of Government Relations | 40 | $125,220 |
| Candace B Hollingsworth | Director of Programs | 40 | $121,312 |
| Stephanie Mathes | Director of Technical Assistance & Accreditation in TCN | 40 | $116,135 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Action Summit:** Scheduled for May 5–6, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
**2026 National Conference:** Held virtually on March 24–25, 2026
**Great Outdoors Day of Service + National Service and Conservation Corps Day:** June 12, 2026
CCC Receives National Award from The Corps Network**Patricia Sagawa Corpsmember Relief Fund:** Active fundraising initiative to support young people serving in corps programs
The Corps Network Announces 2026 Corpsmember and Project of ...**AmeriCorps Funding:** The organization received funding to support more than 3,700 AmeriCorps positions across the United States
The Corps Network Receives Funding to Support More than 3,700 AmeriCorps\**National Awards Program:** Recognizes outstanding corpsmembers and projects annually
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Corps Network fund?
**Mission Statement:** The Corps Network advances programs that transform young people's lives and communities through career development, conservation, and civic engagement. It is the mission of The Corps Network to provide national leadership and promote the growth and quality of its member corps as they provide education, workforce development, and an ethic of stewardship to diverse youth who address community and conservation needs. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Services to Members:** Prov…
How do I apply for a grant from The Corps Network?
The Corps Network functions as both a service organization and a grantmaker to member corps organizations. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Northwest Youth Corps: $1,009,825 • Franklins Promise Coalition: $885,982 • Green City Force: $864,996 • Total giving in 2024: $8,756,326 across 35+ grants **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $6,525–$1,215,947 • Focus areas include workforce preparation, job readiness, environmental education, and science education • Grants primarily suppor…
Where does The Corps Network make grants?
The Corps Network's grantmaking focuses primarily on New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania, though its member network operates nationally across all 50 states.
What size grants does The Corps Network award?
In 2024, The Corps Network awarded 37 grants totaling $8.3M — an average of about $224K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Corps Network's EIN?
The Corps Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1480202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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