BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE NATION

What BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE NATION does

The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation is a community-based nonprofit organization founded in 1994 that delivers free, culturally relevant youth development and family services to members of the Northern Cheyenne Nation in southeastern Montana. The organization operates three physical club units in Lame Deer (headquarters at 634 South Cheyenne Avenue), Ashland, and Busby, serving approximately 500 youth across the reservation. It is led by Chief Executive Officer Sunshine Curlee and governed by a four-member Board of Directors (DeWanda Littlecoyote, Dr. Richard Littlebear as Vice Chairperson, Lane Spotted Elk as Secretary/Treasurer, and Debby Bends), with a staff of approximately 15 people across executive, fiscal, resource development, program coordination, and unit operations roles.

The organization's core offerings are three interconnected programs: (1) culturally relevant afterschool and summer programming for youth ages 5–18 covering art, culture, technology, tutoring, healthy snacks, field trips, games, outdoor activities, teen activities, and health education; (2) the Family Spirit home-based program for new parents and pregnant teen mothers ages 14–21, described as the largest evidence-based home-visiting program designed specifically for Native American families; and (3) the OVC (Office of Victims of Crime) program for at-risk youth ages 13–18 who have experienced abuse or neglect, providing culturally grounded trauma recovery. The organization does not develop or sell technology products; the technology component of programming refers to computer literacy instruction rather than proprietary software.

Revenue is generated through donations, charitable contributions, in-kind giving (maintained via an Amazon Wish List), PayPal donations, and likely federal program funding tied to the OVC partnership. Membership enrollment is free for all youth. The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on direct outreach through the three physical club locations, an active Facebook page, community events and volunteer drives, and word-of-mouth referrals within the tribal community.

Name

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE NATION

Legal name

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation

Website

https://ncbgclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation is a nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides free, culturally relevant afterschool, summer, home visiting, and trauma recovery programs to approximately 500 Native American youth and young families across three locations on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based 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

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Community youth programs
• Afterschool programs
• Cultural education programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lame Deer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from the community, individual donors, and supporters. An Amazon Wish List is maintained for in-kind donations of supplies and materials needed for youth programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation operates three physical club locations in Lame Deer, Ashland, and Busby, Montana, delivering culturally relevant afterschool and summer programs for Native American youth ages 5-18. The organization also runs the Family Spirit evidence-based home visiting program for new parents and pregnant teen mothers (ages 14-21) and the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) program for at-risk youth ages 13-18 affected by abuse or neglect. All programs are delivered free of charge to participants and rely on donations, grants, and community support.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation operates as a unified community youth development organization offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include culturally relevant Afterschool and Summer Programs serving youth ages 5-18, the Family Spirit Home Program for teen parents ages 14-21, and the OVC (Office of Victims of Crime) Program for at-risk youth ages 13-18. Programs are delivered through three physical club locations in Lame Deer, Ashland, and Busby, Montana, providing a safe, supportive, and fun environment for over 500 youth for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family Spirit: Home-based program for new parents and pregnant teen mothers ages 14-21; evidence-based home-visiting program designed for Native American families.
• OVC Program

Products and services

• Afterschool and Summer Programs Culturally relevant afterschool and summer programs for Native American youth ages 5-18, including Art and Culture, Technology, Tutoring, Healthy Snacks, Field Trips, Games, Outdoor Activities, Teen Activities, and Health Education. Delivered free of charge through three club locations in Lame Deer, Ashland, and Busby.
• Family Spirit Home Program Home-based program for new parents and pregnant teen mothers ages 14-21, providing parenting knowledge, addressing maternal risks, and promoting child development. The largest evidence-based home-visiting program designed specifically for Native American families, with over 2,000 Native families served since inception.
• OVC Program (Office of Victims of Crime) Program for at-risk youth ages 13-18 who have experienced abuse or neglect, providing a safe supportive space to reconnect with cultural identity and create hope for a brighter future through culture-based healing activities. Operates as a government partnership with the Office of Victims of Crime.
• Club Locations (Lame Deer, Ashland, Busby) Three physical club facilities providing safe, structured, and positive environments for young people after school, during holidays, and summer vacation. The Lame Deer unit serves as the main headquarters at 634 South Cheyenne Avenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 500 youth across three club locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)coreOthersThe OVC program works with youth ages 13-18 who have experienced abuse or neglect, providing a safe supportive space to reconnect with identity and create hope for a brighter future through cultural healing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• First Nations: National Native American nonprofit providing grantmaking, capacity building, and program support to Native-led organizations. Comparable as a larger-scale Native-serving nonprofit ecosystem participant with complementary mission.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Comparable as the parent affiliation for many Native-serving B&GC affiliates and the source of program frameworks, branding, and federal funding channels relevant to the subject organization.
• Center for Native American Youth (at Aspen Institute): National Native youth policy and advocacy organization. Adjacent peer operating at policy/funding level with shared mission of Native American youth development and wellbeing.

Emerging players

• American Indian College Fund: National nonprofit supporting Native American higher education access and student success. Adjacent peer in the Native youth development pipeline, sharing the cultural mission space and donor base.
• Partnership with Native Americans: National nonprofit supporting Native American communities through grants and program support across reservations. Comparable as a Native-focused nonprofit operating across multiple reservation communities with similar donor-supported funding models.

Direct peers

• Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA): Portland-based Native-led nonprofit providing youth services, education, and family support to urban Native communities. Directly comparable as a culturally specific youth and family services nonprofit serving Indigenous populations with multiple program lines.
• White Bison: Native American nonprofit offering culturally based youth sobriety, wellness, and recovery programs. Comparable as a Native-led organization delivering culturally grounded youth services with evidence-based frameworks.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation: Reservation-based Boys & Girls Club serving Native American youth on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. Closest geographic and demographic peer, operating the same B&GC model in a tribal community context.
• Friendship House Association of American Indians: San Francisco-based Native American nonprofit providing youth programs, cultural education, and family services. Comparable as a Native-led, multi-program community organization serving Indigenous youth with cultural programming.

Others

• National Indian Child Care Association: National membership organization supporting Native American child care and early childhood programs. Adjacent ecosystem peer connecting tribal child/youth-serving organizations to federal funding and best practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bgcncn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-northern-cheyenne-nation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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