Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

What Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians does

The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe and sovereign tribal government headquartered at 190 Sherwood Hill Drive in Willits, California, operating as the successor in interest to the Mendocino Indian Reservation established by Act of Congress on March 3, 1853, with the Sherwood Valley Rancheria established under Secretarial Order in 1909 and governed under a Constitution and Bylaws adopted on July 25, 1974. The tribe delivers a comprehensive portfolio of tribal services through departmental programs including Community Health Services under an Indian Health Service self-determination contract, the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), an Environmental Protection Agency program administering EPA-GAP grants since 1996, Tribal Youth Diversion programs, the Shabaldano Kai Kawi Learning Center, the Kai Poma Jahnoo Northern Pomo Language preservation program, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) advocacy, the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), enrollment services, and housing assistance. Its only identified commercial operation is the Smoke Shop, a tribal retail smoke shop; the Sherwood Valley Casino is referenced as a separate tribal enterprise under gaming regulatory oversight.

The organization employs 11-50 staff across program areas and is governed by an elected Tribal Council including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Members. Revenue derives from federal self-determination contracts and grants (HHS/IHS, USDA, EPA), the Smoke Shop retail operation, and enterprise activities such as the affiliated Sherwood Valley Casino; no commercial pricing is published because services to enrolled members are provided at no direct cost. The tribal government is not owned by or affiliated with any parent company or private equity sponsor and is not publicly traded. Technology infrastructure is limited to a public website and a Facebook page for the Tobacco Prevention program, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party API integrations identified.

Name

Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Legal name

Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Website

https://sherwoodvalleybandofpomo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in Willits, California, providing enrolled tribal members with health, education, youth, food distribution, housing, environmental, and cultural preservation services funded primarily through federal IHS, USDA, and EPA contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government and Community Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Community health programs
• Food distribution services
• Youth diversion programs
• Cultural preservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Willits

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracts: The tribe operates under self-determination contracts with federal agencies including Indian Health Service (IHS) and Bureau of Indian Affairs for provision of tribal services.
2. Tribal Enterprises: Revenue generated from tribal business operations including the Smoke Shop.
3. USDA Food Distribution Program: Operates Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) providing foods to households on or near the reservation.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians is a federally recognized tribal government that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of community services to enrolled tribal members and their families. Operations span health services via Indian Health Service contracts, USDA food distribution, youth diversion and after-school learning programs, housing assistance, environmental protection, ICWA advocacy, tribal enrollment administration, cultural and language preservation, and a retail Smoke Shop.

Product overview

Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians operates a tribal government website serving as a portal for community services and programs. The organization provides a diverse portfolio of services organized as distinct programs: Smoke Shop (retail); Food Distribution Program (FDPIR); Tribal Youth Diversion Programs including yax kanema and pʰidin yaʔ ja:ʔ; Shabaldano Kai Kawi Learning Center; Kai Poma Jahnoo Language Program; Community Health Services (IHS); Environmental Protection Agency Program; ICWA Services; Tribal Historic Preservation Office; Enrollment Services; and Housing Assistance Program. These programs collectively serve tribal members across education, health, social services, cultural preservation, and administrative functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• yax kanema (Strong Relative) Program: Youth program focusing on leadership, self-expression, identity, and education through cultural arts, workshops, and traditional knowledge
• pʰidin yaʔ ja:ʔ (Watching Over Our People) Program
• Shabaldano Kai Kawi Learning Center
• Kai Poma Jahnoo

Products and services

• Smoke Shop
• USDA Food Distribution Program (FDPIR)
• yax kanema (Strong Relative) Program
• p'in yin ja: (Watching Over Our People) Program
• Shabaldano Kai Kawi Learning Center
• Kai Poma Jahnoo Northern Pomo Language Program
• Community Health Services (IHS)
• Environmental Protection Agency Program
• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Services
• Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO)
• Enrollment Services
• Housing Assistance Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Health Service (IHS)coreOthersFederal health agency providing comprehensive health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Sherwood Valley Band contracts yearly with HHS through a self-determination contract for health service delivery.
• California Indian Manpower Consortium (CIMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNative Employment program providing job preparation and permanent placements for Sherwood Valley tribal members through on-site short-term assignments.
• National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization providing support and technical assistance on current ICWA policies and regulations for tribal child welfare services.
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreOthersFederal agency administering the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), providing foods for good health to households living on or near Indian reservations.
• Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing authority partner providing housing assistance programs and services to tribal members.
• California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for California tribal gaming. Sherwood Valley Casino referenced as a tribal enterprise.
• Inter-Tribal Council of CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide tribal organization providing advocacy and coordination among California tribes.
• Consolidated Tribal Health ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth consortium partner providing additional health services to tribal community members.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians: A federally recognized Pomo tribe in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, providing analogous tribal services including health, youth, environmental, and cultural programs.
• Round Valley Indian Tribes: A federally recognized multi-tribe rancheria in Covelo, Mendocino County, providing IHS health, education, food distribution, and cultural programs at a comparable scale to Sherwood Valley.
• Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians: A small federally recognized Pomo tribe providing analogous tribal government services and cultural preservation programs at a similar compact scale.
• Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake: Federally recognized Pomo tribe operating comparable tribal services and tribal casino enterprise, sharing language and cultural preservation priorities with Sherwood Valley.
• Manchester Band of Pomo Indians: Federally recognized Pomo tribe in Mendocino County operating similar tribal government service portfolio including Point Arena Casino as a tribal enterprise comparable to Sherwood Valley Casino.
• Pinoleville Pomo Nation: Ukiah-based Pomo tribe immediately adjacent to Sherwood Valley, offering similar federally contracted health, education, and community programs to enrolled members. Closest geographic and demographic peer.
• Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians: Federally recognized Pomo tribe in Lake County operating similar IHS health, USDA food distribution, education, and Pomo cultural revitalization programs.
• Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians: A federally recognized Pomo rancheria in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, providing analogous IHS, USDA FDPIR, education, and cultural programs at small-tribe scale.
• Hopland Band of Pomo Indians: A neighboring Pomo tribe in Mendocino County, California, also a federally recognized sovereign tribal government operating comparable IHS, education, and cultural programs for enrolled members. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix.

Others

• Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority: Regional tribal housing authority that partners with Sherwood Valley; comparable in that it administers HUD-funded tribal housing programs for multiple small California tribes, sharing regulatory exposure and funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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