Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada

What Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada does

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada (BBBSNN) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, that develops and operates one-to-one mentoring relationships between screened adult volunteers ("Bigs") and youth ages roughly 6-18 ("Littles") across Washoe County, Carson City, and Lyon County. Its core programs include Community-Based Mentoring, Site-Based Mentoring at partner schools, a 2025-launched High School Bigs peer-mentorship program, the Big Futures 10-session post-secondary preparation curriculum, and Group Mentoring collaborations such as a partnership with Girls Who Code. The organization reports measurable outcomes including a 41-month average match length, 92% of Littles maintaining or improving educational expectations, 75% maintaining or improving depressive symptoms, and a 90.1% five-year graduation rate for program participants.

BBBSNN operates on a donation-based revenue model with no fees charged to youth participants. Funding is sourced from individual donations (a $1,200 annual commitment is the publicly stated per-match cost), corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising events including the Big Chefs Big Gala and the Biggest Little Golf Tournament, donor-wall legacy gifts, and grants (e.g., Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation in 2023, a $10,000 Whittier Trust award in 2026). Go-to-market is community-led: volunteers are recruited through schools, employer partnerships, media appearances, and word-of-mouth, and the organization reaches potential donors and supporters through local media (KOLO8, KNVC), Instagram, LinkedIn, community events, and an annual Paint the Town Green Nevada awareness campaign. The organization is led by CEO Derek Beauvais with a small staff of 11-50 and a board of directors; it is not a subsidiary of but is affiliated with the national Big Brothers Big Sisters of America network and leverages that network's 111 years of program experience and brand recognition.

Name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada

Legal name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada

Website

https://bbbsnn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada is an independent Reno-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2001, that pairs screened adult volunteers with at-risk youth (ages 6-18) in one-to-one mentoring relationships across Washoe, Carson City, and Lyon counties, funded entirely through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentorship Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAC

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJALAL

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship services
• Community mentoring programs
• Nonprofit youth development
• Volunteer mentor matching
• School based mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

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. Individual Donations: The organization relies on individual donations from community members to fund mentorship programs. A $1,200 commitment sustains a Little with a dedicated mentor for an entire year.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events like the Big Chefs Big Gala and Biggest Little Golf Tournament, providing significant funding for mentoring programs.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including the Big Chefs Big Gala and Biggest Little Golf Tournament generate critical funding that directly fuels BBBSNN's one-to-one mentoring programs.
4. Donor Wall Tiles and Legacy Gifts: Permanently leave donor mark on foundation of programs, securing name or honoree on donor wall tile.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BBBSNN recruits and matches adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) with youth ages 6-18 (Littles) across Northern Nevada through one-to-one and group mentoring programs. Core offerings include Community-Based Mentoring, Site-Based Mentoring, High School Bigs peer mentoring, Big Futures career preparation focused on the Three E's (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment), and Group Mentoring collaborations. Programs are provided free to youth participants and funded through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada operates as a nonprofit mentorship organization offering a portfolio of one-to-one and group mentoring programs. The core offerings include Community-Based Mentoring (traditional Big/Little matches in community settings), Site-Based Mentoring (school or facility-based matches), High School Bigs (high school students mentoring elementary students with leadership development), Big Futures (career preparation for graduating Littles focused on college enrollment, military enlistment, or employment), and Group Mentoring (collaborative sessions including partnerships like Girls Who Code). These programs are supported by fundraising events including the Big Chefs Big Gala, Biggest Little Golf Tournament, and community initiatives like Paint the Town Green.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community-Based Mentoring

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of Littles maintained or improved their educational expectations in 2023
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mike Richardson - Gold Star MortgagecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2026Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Big Chefs Big Gala celebrating 25 Years of Impact. Mike Richardson and Gold Star Mortgage provide significant financial support for the signature annual fundraising event.
• Weigl ConcretecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Biggest Little Golf Tournament. Weigl Concrete provides funding and support for this signature fundraising event.
• ZLINE Kitchen and BathcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026ZLINE partnered with BBBSNN for ZLINE Cares Service Day, hosting Bigs and Littles for an afternoon of creativity and connection. ZLINE staff volunteers served as Match Zone hosts, supporting crafts, games, and scavenger hunts. The partnership included food trucks and ice cream courtesy of ZLINE, demonstrating corporate commitment to mentoring youth.
• Dayton High School and Dayton ElementarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with Dayton High School and Dayton Elementary for inaugural High School Bigs program, integrating leadership development with youth mentorship in Lyon County.
• Bader RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Hosted inaugural Christmas at the Ranch for Littles and families, providing horseback riding, roping activities, and holiday experiences. Partnership provides unique real-world experiences that build confidence and community connection for youth.
• Girls Who CodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched first ever group mentoring program with BBBSNN to serve more youth through technology-focused mentorship.
• University of Nevada, RenocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Futures program includes campus visits to University of Nevada, Reno to expose Littles to higher education opportunities and enrollment processes.
• Truckee Meadows Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Futures program includes campus visits to TMCC as part of enrollment exploration and career pathway guidance.
• Summit Pavilion at Grand Sierra ResortminorOthersVenue partner for Big Chefs Big Gala events; provides event space for annual fundraising celebration.
• Red Hawk Golf & ResortminorOthersGolf tournament venue partner; hosts annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament fundraising event.
• FitLearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Donny Newsome and Dr. Kendra Newsome co-created curriculum for High School Bigs program.
• Reno AcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing community events and experiences for Bigs and Littles, including suite access and special game day experiences.
• Playful PotterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering discounted activities for Bigs and Littles to create shared memories through creativity.
• National Automobile MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering discounted museum access for Bigs and Littles to explore history together.
• Mesa Rim Climbing CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner where Bigs and Littles build confidence and problem-solve together through climbing activities.
• Orangetheory FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner where Matches challenge themselves physically and support one another through movement.
• Fly High Adventure ParksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing fun experiences for Bigs and Littles through adventure activities.
• The Discovery MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering hands-on learning experiences where Bigs and Littles explore, build, and discover together.
• Reno Tahoe International Art ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner contributing to Summer Picnic events for Bigs and Littles.
• University of Nevada FootballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner participating in Summer Picnic with football activities and engagement.
• Washoe County 4-H Youth DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Summer Picnic events with youth development activities.
• Swizzle Brand SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in Paint the Town Green Nevada campaign championing youth mentorship.
• United Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in Paint the Town Green Nevada campaign supporting mentorship awareness.
• Squeeze InminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business; co-owners served as Gala emcees, demonstrating long-term commitment to BBBSNN mission.
• Dutch Bros CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in Paint the Town Green Nevada campaign.
• Renown HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in Paint the Town Green Nevada campaign.
• City of RenominorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating organization in Paint the Town Green Nevada campaign.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: The national umbrella organization of which BBBSNN is an independent affiliate; operates the same one-to-one mentoring model at scale across 5,000+ communities and is the closest direct comparator for mission, branding, and program structure.
• Mentor Foundation USA: The national membership organization for the mentoring field; coordinates mentoring programs and policy advocacy and is comparable as a peer in the broader youth-mentoring nonprofit category.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The national umbrella for Boys & Girls Clubs; a much larger incumbent offering after-school youth development across the U.S., comparable in mission and target population to BBBSNN but with broader programming and scale.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows: A youth-development nonprofit operating in the same Reno/Northern Nevada geography as BBBSNN; offers after-school and youth enrichment programs serving overlapping at-risk youth populations.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada: A sibling BBBSA affiliate serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area; runs the same one-to-one mentoring model, fundraising events, and outcome reporting framework, providing a direct operational and scale benchmark.
• Girls Inc. of the Sierras: A Reno-based youth-development nonprofit serving girls with mentorship and after-school programming; operates in the same geography and competes for overlapping donor and volunteer pools.
• YMCA of the Sierra: A regional YMCA serving the Reno/Sparks/Carson City area with youth-development programs including after-school care and mentoring-adjacent activities; competes for family subscribers, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.
• 4-H Youth Development Program (Nevada): A statewide youth-mentoring and development program operating in the same geography; BBBSNN already partners with Washoe County 4-H, and the organizations overlap on youth-development outcomes and volunteer recruitment.

Others

• United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: The regional United Way chapter covering the same Northern Nevada footprint; an adjacent funder and convener that distributes corporate workplace-giving dollars to youth nonprofits including BBBSNN.

Emerging players

• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): A national nonprofit focused on mentoring quality and advocacy; provides research, standards, and resources that BBBSNN-aligned programs use, and represents an adjacent rather than direct competitive peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-northern-nevada
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbbsnnev
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbbsnn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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