Easterseals of Northeast Ohio

What Easterseals of Northeast Ohio does

Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, operating as an affiliate of Easter Seals, Inc. within the Easterseals National Network. Founded in 1951, the organization delivers a portfolio of human services — autism diagnostic evaluations and ongoing autism services, behavioral health counseling, deaf and hard-of-hearing services, adult day care and senior services (including meals on wheels), therapy and rehabilitation (occupational, physical, and speech), and kindergarten readiness programming — to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and their families across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties in Northeast Ohio. In 2024, the organization reported serving more than 3,000 children, seniors, and families and delivering 152,000 meals to homebound seniors.

The business model is a hybrid of charitable donations and program service fees typical of a community-based nonprofit. Funding is sourced from individual, corporate, and foundation donations alongside fees earned through direct service delivery in autism, behavioral health, therapy, and senior care programs. Go-to-market is community-led: services are acquired through direct facility-based delivery, referrals from healthcare providers and schools, word-of-mouth among families, and engagement via local events and volunteer programs. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately 17 employees, reflecting a service-intensive delivery model that relies on clinical and direct-care professionals supplemented by volunteers. There is no proprietary technology platform underpinning the service portfolio; programs operate as distinct delivery units connected through shared mission and referral pathways rather than unified software infrastructure.

Commercially, the organization faces structural constraints typical of regional human-services nonprofits: dependency on donations and grant cycles, thin margins on fee-for-service reimbursement, and concentration in a three-county geographic footprint. The national Easterseals brand affiliation provides credibility, brand recognition, and access to network best practices, which functions as the primary intangible asset. There is no evidence of venture or private equity involvement, M&A activity, funding rounds, patents, or material expansion beyond the established three-county service area. Operational scale is evidenced through the 2024 outcome metrics (3,000+ clients, 152,000 meals), but underlying financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Easterseals of Northeast Ohio

Legal name

Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties

Website

https://mtc.easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is a Youngstown-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the national Easterseals network, providing autism, behavioral health, deaf, therapy, senior, and kindergarten readiness services to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities across three Ohio counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services for Disability and Senior Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Autism services
• Senior day care
• Behavioral health services
• Therapy rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Easterseals of Northeast Ohio relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and expand services.
2. Program Service Fees: Revenue generated from fees for services including adult day care, autism services, behavioral health services, therapy and rehabilitation, and senior services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Easterseals of Northeast Ohio provides a portfolio of community-based human services for children and adults with disabilities and seniors in Northeast Ohio. Core offerings include autism diagnostic testing and services, behavioral health, deaf services, senior services (adult day care), therapy and rehabilitation, and kindergarten readiness programs, delivered at physical facilities and in community settings across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties.

Product overview

Easterseals of Northeast Ohio provides a portfolio of human services for children and adults with disabilities and seniors. The organization offers multiple distinct service lines including Autism Testing/Diagnostic Clinic, Autism Services, Behavioral Health, Deaf Services, Senior Services (Adult Day Care), Therapy and Rehab Services, and Kindergarten Readiness programs. These services are delivered as distinct programs under the unified Easterseals brand, connected through shared mission and referral pathways rather than a unified technology platform. The organization serves over 3,000 children, seniors, and families annually across Northeast Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autism Testing Services The Autism Diagnostic Clinic at Easterseals of Northeast Ohio provides comprehensive evaluations for children, offering families clarity, support, and a path forward through early diagnosis.
• Autism Services Services supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families across Northeast Ohio.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and behavioral health services for individuals and families in Northeast Ohio.
• Deaf Services Services for deaf individuals and those with hearing impairments, including communication support and accessibility resources.
• Senior Services Support services for seniors, including adult day care, to help maintain independence and quality of life.
• Adult Day Care Provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for adults with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's or dementia who need supervision or assistance during the day, promoting independence and social interaction while also giving family caregivers a break.
• Therapy and Rehabilitation Services Therapeutic and rehabilitation services (occupational, physical, and speech therapy) to help individuals improve functional abilities and independence.
• Kindergarten Readiness Program Program preparing young children for kindergarten entry through preschool services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 3,000+ children, seniors, and families in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Easter Seals, Inc. (National Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEasterseals of Northeast Ohio is affiliated with Easter Seals, Inc., part of the Easterseals National Network. The national organization provides brand identity, established best practices, operational standards, and a network of affiliated organizations across the country. The local affiliate operates under the name Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties, d/b/a Easterseals Northeast Ohio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit provider of behavioral health, autism, and intellectual/developmental disability services across multiple states. Overlaps with Easterseals of Northeast Ohio's behavioral health, autism, and therapy lines but operates at a significantly larger scale.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National federation of affiliates providing disability services including autism supports, therapy, and housing. Larger, broader portfolio than Easterseals of Northeast Ohio but serves overlapping populations and uses a similar affiliate structure.

Direct peers

• The Arc of Ohio: Statewide disability advocacy and service organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Comparable person-centered services and Ohio regional delivery.
• Easterseals of Central Pennsylvania: A fellow Easterseals affiliate offering autism services, therapy, senior programs, and disability community services under the same national brand. Highly comparable operating model, service mix, and community-based delivery.
• May Institute: Nonprofit organization providing autism and behavioral health services, special education, and adult day programs across the Northeast and beyond. Directly comparable autism diagnostic, therapy, and community service offerings.
• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit providing autism services, residential and day programs, and employment supports for individuals with disabilities. Closely comparable population focus and multi-service community-based model.
• Easterseals Massachusetts: Easterseals affiliate providing autism services, behavioral health, and disability supports across a multi-county region. Closely comparable mission, service portfolio, and nonprofit governance model.

Regional players

• The Self-Determination Group / Autism Society of Ohio: Ohio-focused autism advocacy and resource organization supporting individuals with autism and their families. Comparable Ohio geography and autism family-support mission, though focused more on navigation than direct clinical services.
• ViaQuest: Ohio-based provider of home health, behavioral health, and disability services serving individuals with developmental disabilities and seniors. Comparable Ohio geography and overlap with therapy, behavioral health, and senior service lines.

Others

• National Autism Association: National autism-focused nonprofit that complements rather than competes with regional providers like Easterseals of Northeast Ohio through advocacy, awareness, and family resources. Useful comparator for donor and family-engagement approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastersealsmtc
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastersealsNEO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easterseals-of-neo
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealsneo

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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