The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation

What The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation does

The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 in Warren, Ohio, in memory of artist Ryan Giambattista, who passed away at age 23. The foundation delivers community-based art therapy services across the Mahoning Valley in Northeast Ohio, primarily serving Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Its core clinical product is art therapy provided by master's-level art therapists with credentials such as ATR-P and LPC, delivered either at two owned studios (153 Pine Avenue NE, Warren and 299 Edwards St., Youngstown at Easterseals of Northeast Ohio) or on-site at partner organizations.

The foundation's service portfolio includes general art therapy for emotional and psychological challenges, specialized workshops for individuals with autism in low and high support needs formats, and programs delivered at partner locations across education (Potential Development School, ACLD School, Rayen Early College, Rich Center for Autism), healthcare (Easterseals, Ohio Living, Yellow Brick Place), social services (YWCA Mahoning Valley, Cadence Care Network), juvenile justice (Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center), and senior care (Geauga County Department on Aging, Patriot Hospice). The revenue model is donations-and-grants based, drawing on individual contributions processed via Givebutter and Venmo, institutional grants from the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and Alta Behavioral Healthcare's Circle of Friends, plus recurring fundraising events including the Vegas in the Valley Gala, SPLATTERFEST, HELMS ARTscape Expressive, and the 'Messy 4 A Mission' private host format.

The organization operates with 1-10 staff, is led by founder and Chairwoman Terri DiGennaro with clinical supervision by Heidi Larew, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, ATCS, and is governed independently as a private nonprofit with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external equity capital. Strategic priorities for 2022-2024 focus on community education, diversity-equity-inclusion programming, and partnership expansion to strengthen mental-health support across the region.

Name

The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation

Legal name

The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation

Website

https://helmsmv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 that delivers community-based, master's-level art therapy to individuals with mental-health, developmental, and disability needs across the Mahoning Valley in Northeast Ohio.

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Product category

Art Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Art therapy services
• Community mental health
• Behavioral health programs
• Therapeutic arts programs
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation is supported by community funding through individual contributions and donations from a variety of charitable organizations. Every dollar donated stays in the local Mahoning Valley community.
2. Grants: The foundation receives funding through grants from various charitable organizations including the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board and other community foundations.
3. Fundraising Events: The foundation organizes and hosts fundraising events such as galas, Vegas in the Valley, SPLATTERFEST, ARTscape Expressive, and private fundraisers to generate revenue for art therapy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The HELMS Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides community-based Art Therapy services delivered by master's-level art therapists to individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges. Services are delivered in-person across Northeast Ohio at schools, healthcare facilities, social service agencies, juvenile justice centers, and senior care providers in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties.

Product overview

The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides community-based Art Therapy services throughout Northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley. The organization operates its core Art Therapy Services program at multiple locations including Easterseals of Mahoning Valley in Youngstown and an Administrative Office and Art Therapy Studio in Warren, Ohio. Services are delivered by master's-level art therapists to individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges. The organization complements its therapeutic services with public programming including Art Therapy Workshops for Autism, community art events like the annual HELMS ARTscape Expressive and SPLATTERFEST fundraiser, and the Vegas in the Valley Gala. The foundation also provides art therapy services through partnerships with over a dozen community organizations including schools, healthcare facilities, social services agencies, and senior care providers, enabling broad reach across Trumbull and Mahoning Counties.

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Products and services

• Art Therapy Services Community-based Art Therapy services provided by master's-level art therapists with credentials such as ATR-P and LPC, targeting individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges to achieve personal well-being and improved levels of function. Services are delivered at HELMS Foundation studios in Warren, OH and Youngstown, OH.
• Art Therapy Workshops for Autism Specialized art therapy workshops designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, offered in two formats: Low Support Needs sessions and High Needs sessions requiring caretaker attendance. Provided by master's-level art therapists in the Mahoning Valley.
• Art Therapy at Partner Organizations Art therapy services delivered at partner locations including schools (Potential Development School for Students With Autism, ACLD School & Learning Center, Rayen Early College), healthcare facilities (Easterseals, Ohio Living, Yellow Brick Place), social services (Cadence Care Network, YWCA Mahoning Valley), juvenile justice (Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center), and senior care (Geauga County Department on Aging).

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded access to art therapy across Northeastern Ohio through partnership with Cadence Care Network

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cadence Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HELMS Foundation and Cadence Care Network established a new affiliate relationship aimed at making behavioral health therapy provided by art therapists with master's degrees more widely accessible to children and individuals across Northeastern Ohio. Cadence Care Network serves approximately 1,500 kids annually in behavioral health and foster care services.
• Butler Art InstituteminorOthersAfter Ryan Giambattista's passing, Terri DiGennaro gave funds to the Butler Art Institute to provide underprivileged children from the Youngstown area the opportunity to participate in Summer Arts Programs.
• Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived funds from the foundation to support mental health services throughout the community. The foundation receives funding support from this board as a community mental health organization.
• Alta Care GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeidi Larew began working with Alta Care Group and collaborating with the HELMS Foundation in summer 2019. Heidi provides Art Therapy supervision to the foundation's Art Therapists.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI's local chapter, led by Hope Haney, requested funds to start an art program, which grew rapidly in the first two years and helped establish the foundation's mission.
• Buckeye Art Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeidi Larew served on the Buckeye Art Therapy Association board of directors, providing connections in the art therapy community that benefit the foundation.
• American Art Therapy Association (AATA)minorOthersThe foundation is affiliated with AATA, which provides professional standards and resources for art therapy practice.
• Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull, & Columbiana CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide art therapy services at Easterseals location. The foundation has an Art Therapy Studio at 299 Edwards St., Youngstown OH, operating in partnership with Easterseals.
• Potential Development School for Students With AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt therapy services provided at the school for students with autism in a structured educational environment with individualized educational plans.
• ACLD School & Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt therapy services for children with learning problems, designed to improve academic success, level of confidence, and attitude toward school.
• Yellow Brick PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide art therapy and non-medical support services to anyone battling cancer, their families and caregivers - all services free of charge.
• Mahoning County Juvenile Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt therapy programs for detained youth, providing care, protection and development in a safe, secure and caring environment.
• YWCA Mahoning ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing services to women and families with housing, youth development, childcare, advocacy, and empowerment programs in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
• Ohio LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing art therapy services as part of home health, hospice, and wellness services for seniors.
• Rich Center for AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt therapy services for individuals with autism at the Rich Center for Autism.
• Rayen Early CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting college and career readiness programs for students.
• Circle of Friends / Alta Behavioral HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and programmatic support from behavioral healthcare organization serving the Mahoning County community.
• Community Foundation of the Mahoning ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding support from community foundation for foundation programs and operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services, of which HELMS is a local affiliate. Comparable mission in disability services, but operates at national scale with a broader portfolio of programs.

Direct peers

• Painted Brain: Nonprofit combining art and mental health programs for individuals living with mental health challenges. Comparable donor-supported nonprofit model and creative therapy focus.
• Art with Heart: Nonprofit using art therapy–based creative activities to support children affected by trauma, illness, or social challenges. Closely comparable mission, donor-funded model, and beneficiary focus.
• The Art Therapy Project: Nonprofit providing free art therapy to underserved communities impacted by trauma. Directly comparable as a nonprofit art therapy service provider relying on donations, grants, and trained clinicians.
• Renfrew Center Foundation: Nonprofit arm of the Renfrew Center providing eating disorder treatment that incorporates expressive therapies. Comparable clinical mental health nonprofit with art/expressive therapy programming.
• The Center for Creative Arts Therapy: Nonprofit art therapy practice providing clinical services to vulnerable populations including those with autism and trauma. Comparable clinical nonprofit model serving similar populations.

Others

• American Art Therapy Association: Professional membership association for art therapists. HELMS is affiliated; comparable focus on advancing art therapy but operates as an industry association rather than direct service provider.
• Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board: Local government funder of mental health and recovery services in Mahoning County. Comparable mental health focus and a major grant provider to HELMS, but functions as a public funder rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Alta Behavioral Healthcare: Regional behavioral healthcare provider serving Mahoning County communities. Comparable regional mental health services focus and a strategic partner of HELMS.
• Cadence Care Network: Regional behavioral health and foster care nonprofit serving ~1,500 children annually in Northeast Ohio. Comparable geography, beneficiary focus, and now a strategic affiliate partner of HELMS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HELMSMV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ryan-giambattista-helms-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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