Notah Begay III Foundation

Name

Notah Begay III Foundation

Legal name

Notah Begay III Foundation

Website

https://nb3foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Native Youth Health Nonprofit

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Native youth health
• Indigenous community wellness
• Youth physical fitness
• Healthy beverage initiatives
• Youth program evaluation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters to fund youth programs and operations. The foundation accepts stock donations.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from tribal organizations and foundations such as San Manuel Band of Mission Indians ($167,000 two-year grant).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NB3 Foundation is a Native American children's health nonprofit that operates the NB3FIT national campaign promoting physical activity, the Water First! Learning Community grant program supporting healthy beverage initiatives, the Keeping Track Indigenous Youth Program Evaluation Toolkit, and signature events such as the Native Youth Golf Championship and Healthy Beverage Summit. Its work spans grants to Native-led organizations across 15 states as well as direct youth programming (golf, track, summer camps) at its New Mexico headquarters.

Product overview

The NB3 Foundation operates as a nonprofit focused on Native American children's health, offering a portfolio of programs centered on four core areas: physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, and cultural connections. The primary program is NB3FIT, a national campaign promoting physical activity through youth golf, summer camps, and fitness initiatives. The Foundation also runs the Water First! Learning Community grant program, which supports tribes in reducing sugary drinks and increasing water consumption. Additional offerings include the Indigenous Youth Program Evaluation Toolkit (Keeping Track) for program assessment, digital stories and video content showcasing grantee success, and events such as the Native Youth Golf Championship, Healthy Beverage Summit, and NB3FIT Month. The organization provides educational resources including the Community Roadmap infographic and youth activity knowledge kit icons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NB3FIT: National campaign to promote physical activity in Native communities
• Water First!
• NB3FIT Golf Team

Products and services

• NB3FIT A national campaign and core program promoting physical activity in Native communities through youth golf programs, summer camps, track programs, and fitness initiatives for Native youth.
• Water First! Learning Community A grant program that aids tribes and Native-led organizations in reducing sugary drink consumption and increasing consumption of healthy beverage alternatives such as water, breastfeeding, and indigenous teas.
• Keeping Track (Indigenous Youth Program Evaluation Toolkit) A customizable evaluation guide for youth programs that centers Indigenous voice, including youth inventory surveys, parent/caregiver surveys, and staff self-assessments aligned with the foundation's four core areas.
• Native Youth Golf Championship Annual golf tournament for Native youth that qualifies participants for national championships, including the Inaugural All-Native National Youth Golf Tournament held at Santa Ana Golf Club.
• Water First! Community Roadmap An interactive infographic resource developed with the National Drinking Water Alliance and National Tribal Water Center to assist communities in reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increasing water consumption.
• NB3 Foundation Knowledge Kit Icons Youth activity icons designed for use in surveys and programs, featuring culturally relevant activities including corn grinding, cattle work, and feast day dances.
• Youth Council A community empowerment program engaging Native youth in leadership development and community decision-making.
• COVID-19 Response Fund An emergency funding initiative providing grants to support Native communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Hydrate Your Hustle Water Trailer A mobile water resource initiative bringing hydration resources to Native community events, including appearances such as the Kewa Earth Day celebration.
• NB3FIT Program Data Analysis Tutorial A Microsoft Excel-based tutorial supporting analysis of program data from NB3FIT youth programs.
• Water First! Video Series An eight-part video series highlighting Water First! community partners and their healthy beverage programming in Native communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ Native youth served through programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nalgene OutdoorminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 December 2020Nalgene's Water Fund pledged support to Navajo Nation through exclusive water bottle sales, with $5 from each sale benefiting Navajo water efforts. NB3 Foundation serves as funding partner for related initiatives.
• Community Outreach & Patient Empowerment (COPE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2020Native-led community-based organization receiving Nalgene Water Fund support to install water filling stations across Navajo Nation.
• National Drinking Water AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with National Drinking Water Alliance to build the Water First! Community Roadmap interactive infographic, assisting communities in reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increasing water consumption.
• National Tribal Water CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with National Tribal Water Center to develop the Water First! Community Roadmap, supporting tribal water initiatives and healthy beverage consumption.
• John Snow, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with John Snow, Inc. to develop participatory evaluation tools including gamified methods for youth programs.
• James Bell AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted in-depth interviews with community partners to create active lifestyle stories documenting successful programs in Indian Country.
• Tamaya Wellness CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner and grantee supporting Water First! programming. Tamaya Wellness Center, owned by Pueblo of Santa Ana, opened a lactation station and implements healthy beverage initiatives.
• Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIC program implementing breastfeeding policy and supporting breastfeeding in communities as part of Native Breastfeeding Week initiatives.
• Inter Tribal SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrantee organization unifying tribes through sports programming for Native youth.
• STAR SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrantee organization providing Farm to School initiatives and running programs for Navajo youth including the Pee Wee Running Club.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Diabetes Association: Large national nonprofit addressing diabetes — the same chronic disease NB3 targets in Native youth populations. Comparable as a health-focused nonprofit addressing NB3's primary stated problem (type 2 diabetes) but operating at much larger scale and without NB3's Native-specific cultural focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit with affiliated Native American and tribal clubs. Comparable as a youth development nonprofit combining physical activity, nutrition, and youth programming for similar age groups, but broader and without NB3's Native-only focus.

Direct peers

• Center for Native American Youth: Native youth-focused nonprofit at the Aspen Institute that advocates for Native youth health, education, and well-being through research, policy, and grantmaking. Comparable as a Native youth-serving organization combining programmatic and grantmaking activities.
• First Nations Development Institute: Native-led nonprofit providing grantmaking and capacity-building support to Native American organizations across economic development, education, and health. Most directly comparable as a Native-focused grantmaking foundation using a similar community-led distribution model.
• American Indian College Fund: National Native American nonprofit focused on higher education access and student support through scholarships and programming. Comparable as a Native-serving nonprofit foundation using grants, scholarships, and program delivery to advance Native youth outcomes, though focused on education rather than health.
• National Urban Indian Family Foundation: Native American nonprofit focused on urban Native youth health, education, and cultural connections. Comparable as a Native youth-serving foundation operating grantmaking and direct programs for similar beneficiary populations.
• National Indian Health Board: Tribal advocacy organization supporting health policy and programs for 574 federally recognized tribes. Comparable as a Native health-focused organization though operating primarily in policy/advocacy versus direct grantmaking and program delivery.
• Walking Shield American Indian Scholarship Fund: Native American nonprofit providing health, education, and housing support to Native American families. Comparable as a Native-serving grantmaking and direct-service nonprofit with similar mission scope and beneficiary population.

Emerging players

• Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation: Industry coalition working to reduce childhood obesity through school and community programs. Comparable on the childhood obesity prevention mission but operating through corporate partnerships rather than Native community grantmaking.

Others

• San Manuel Band of Mission Indians - Charitable Foundation: Tribal charitable foundation that is a current NB3 grant funder. Comparable as a tribal-originated grantmaking entity focused on Native community investment, though operating as a funder rather than a direct program operator.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/nb3foundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/notah-begay-iii-nb3-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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