Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana

What Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana does

Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Kalispell, Montana that provides stable transitional housing for homeless high school students. Founded in 2014 with formal residential operations beginning in 2016, the organization operates a single 8-bed facility supported by 6 staff members and has cumulatively served more than 75 youth. The organization is entirely community-funded, with no fee-for-service revenue model, no documented government contracts, and no proprietary technology; its operating model depends on local donations, grants, and competitive community fundraising challenges.

The core service is supervised, safe housing paired with case management and wraparound supports that allow students to remain enrolled in high school. The facility operates as a transitional residence rather than emergency shelter, with an emphasis on stability, school attendance, and progression toward independent living or family reunification. There is no software platform, app, or digital infrastructure described in the available material; service delivery is in-person and facility-based. Leadership consists of Executive Director Rachelle Buckley and Board Chair Linda Kapps.

Revenue is generated exclusively through philanthropic channels. The organization has cumulatively raised more than $1 million since 2016, including a $202,355 haul in the 2025 Great Fish Community Challenge, a competitive community fundraising campaign. With 6 staff supporting 8 beds, the implied per-bed annual operating cost is low relative to comparable youth housing programs, but the model is structurally constrained by facility capacity, geographic concentration in the Flathead Valley, and dependence on continued community generosity.

Name

Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana

Legal name

Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana

Website

https://sparrowsnestnwmt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kalispell, Montana providing stable transitional housing for homeless high school students. Operates an 8-bed facility with 6 staff, having served 75+ youth since 2016, funded entirely by community donations exceeding $1M cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Transitional housing program
• Nonprofit social services
• Student housing support
• Community housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals supporting homeless youth housing services
2. Community Challenge Campaigns: Participates in Great Fish Community Challenge with matching funds, raised $202,355 in 2025 campaign
3. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including ERA Lambros Community Foundation and Whitefish Community Foundation
4. In-Kind Donations: Essential items including school supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, bicycles, and gift cards
5. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations from supporters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana operates a permanent residential living facility in Kalispell, Montana that provides stable housing, meals, transportation to school, life skills development, and adult mentorship for up to eight homeless high school students at a time. The 100% community-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit serves students from the Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Glacier, Whitefish, and Linderman school districts, helping them graduate high school and transition into independent adulthood.

Product overview

Sparrow's Nest of Northwest Montana is a community-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a single, integrated program focused on stable housing for homeless high school students in Northwest Montana. The core offering is safe housing paired with educational support, complemented by volunteer programs, donation services, community education/training, fundraising events, and communication services. The organization operates a permanent living facility in Kalispell, MT serving students from multiple school districts including Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Glacier, Whitefish, and Linderman Education Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stable Housing Program Safe, stable residential housing for up to eight homeless high school students (ages 14-19) in Northwest Montana, providing housing, nutritious meals, transportation to home school, life skills training, recreational activities, and supportive adult mentorship so residents can graduate high school.
• Student Resources Intake, referral, qualification, and FAQ services for unaccompanied homeless youth as defined under the McKinney-Vento Act, supporting students seeking placement at the facility.
• Community Education and Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 75+ youth housed and supported since 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Complete Restoration LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025Brian Newberry from Complete Restoration LLC interviewed Executive Director Rachelle Buckley on the Complete Conversations segment to discuss the mission to end youth homelessness in Northwest Montana.
• ERA Lambros Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ERA Lambros Foundation visited Sparrow's Nest as part of their 2025 Give Day, visiting 16 nonprofits and delivering donations from their agents, staff, and partners.
• Lakeside Community ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Lakeside Community Club Fair raised $40,000 distributed to multiple nonprofits including Sparrow's Nest as a recipient organization.
• Mountain View Mennonite ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing supporter where Executive Director Rachelle Buckley spoke about the mission. Congregation conducted pie auction raising over $400 for homeless youth.
• Whitefish Community FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Organizer of the Great Fish Community Challenge where Sparrow's Nest has raised over $1 million since 2016. Provided match funding opportunity and platform for community donations.
• Circle of GivingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner with Whitefish Community Foundation supporting nonprofit organizations in the community through the Great Fish Community Challenge.
• Omnivista ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Provided studio space for the Complete Conversations interview segment with Complete Restoration LLC.
• Kalispell School Districts (Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool districts provide transportation for residents under McKinney-Vento Act requirements, ensuring students can continue at their current school without transferring when moving into Sparrow's Nest.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest privately-funded nonprofit in the Americas serving homeless and trafficking-survivor youth with shelter, housing, and education support. Highly comparable mission of housing youth to enable education and independence, but operates nationally at far greater scale.
• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and membership organization for agencies serving youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable population and policy alignment, but operates as a network/advocate rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness with shelter, housing, education, and employment programs. Directly comparable in serving homeless youth with housing tied to educational continuity.
• StandUp for Kids: National nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and education support to at-risk and homeless youth. Comparable mission and direct-service youth housing focus, though operates without permanent facilities in many locations.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing housing, education, and employment services to homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24. Directly comparable population (homeless youth), education-linked service model, and housing-first philosophy.
• Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Las Vegas-based nonprofit providing housing, education, and wraparound support for homeless youth. Comparable model of housing with educational support, though serving a different regional geography.

Regional players

• The Night Ministry: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing, health care, and outreach to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable housing-plus-services model for vulnerable youth populations in a different region.
• HomeBridge Youth Foundation: Bay Area nonprofit supporting transition-age foster and homeless youth with housing, education, and life skills. Directly comparable youth housing + education outcomes focus, though serving a different region and population mix.

Emerging players

• Point Source Youth: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness through direct cash transfers and advocacy. Overlapping population and policy focus but different intervention model (prevention vs. direct housing).
• SchoolHouse Connection: National nonprofit advocating for the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Direct overlap with Sparrow's Nest's McKinney-Vento-driven model that ties housing to school continuity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sparrowsnestnwmt
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparrowsnest.nwmt

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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