The Angel Band Project

What The Angel Band Project does

The Angel Band Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 that delivers trauma-informed music therapy services, free of charge, to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Programs are administered by board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) who apply evidence-based clinical interventions in small group settings (typically 3–6 participants) at partner crisis counseling agencies, safe houses, and shelters. The organization serves survivors aged 7 to 78 across year-round operations in St. Louis (HQ), New York City, and a 2025 Florida pilot.

The portfolio consists of five core programs: Wings of Resilience (8-week group music therapy workshops), Jam Sessions (monthly alumni support groups), Brave Beats (bi-weekly children's music therapy in shelter settings), Songs of Survival (a 6-week therapeutic songwriting program with professional recording into digital albums), and Virtual Choir (nationwide remote collaborative performances). Clinical outcomes cited include reductions in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms, and the organization has received a 2018 United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign to End Gender Based Violence recognition for the Virtual Choir program.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, with no fees charged to survivors. Funding sources include individual donations, recurring "Roadie" monthly memberships, event fundraising (e.g., Soiree with the Angels Gala), foundation grants led by Missouri Foundation for Health, and corporate sponsorships from Edward Jones, World Wide Technology, US Bank, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Newport Folk Festival Foundation, and the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis. The organization is co-founded by Rachel Ebeling (Executive Director) and Jean Haegele, governed by an independent board of directors chaired by Jon Tiede, and operates without venture or private equity ownership.

Name

The Angel Band Project

Legal name

The Angel Band Project

Website

https://angelbandproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Angel Band Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers trauma-informed music therapy, free of charge, to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence through partner crisis agencies, shelters, and safe houses in St. Louis, New York City, and Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Music therapy services
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Survivor support programs
• Therapeutic songwriting
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded entirely through donations, grants, and fundraising initiatives. Revenue streams include program sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, one-time donations, planned giving, and monthly 'Roadie' membership contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Angel Band Project provides trauma-informed music therapy services free of charge to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in small group settings (3-6 participants) on-site at partner organizations including crisis counseling agencies, safe houses, and shelters in St. Louis and New York City. Services span group therapy workshops, children's programming, therapeutic songwriting with professional recording, and ongoing alumni support.

Product overview

The Angel Band Project operates as a nonprofit offering a suite of trauma-informed music therapy programs designed specifically for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. The core portfolio consists of five interconnected programs: Wings of Resilience (group music therapy workshops), Jam Sessions (alumni ongoing support), Brave Beats (children's programming), Songs of Survival (therapeutic songwriting with recording), and Virtual Choir (remote collaborative performances). All programs are delivered by board-certified music therapists in partnership with crisis counseling agencies, safe houses, and shelters, provided free of charge to survivors ages 7 to 78. The programs demonstrate efficacy in reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms through emotional regulation, safety building, and nonverbal trauma processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wings of Resilience: Core year-round group music therapy program for survivors, featuring 8-week workshops with 3-6 participants facilitated by board-certified music therapists
• Jam Sessions
• Brave Beats
• Songs of Survival
• Virtual Choir
• Roadie Program

Products and services

• Wings of Resilience Core year-round group music therapy program providing 8-week workshops for 3-6 survivors in small group settings at partner organizations, facilitated by board-certified music therapists. Cultivates therapeutic outcomes and community support for survivors experiencing acute crises.
• Jam Sessions Alumni music therapy program offering ongoing monthly support groups for survivors who have completed the Wings of Resilience workshop, facilitating continued emotional regulation and community connection.
• Brave Beats Children's music therapy program providing bi-weekly sessions adapted for each age group, offering emotional expression outlets and coping skills for children living in shelter settings with their families who have fled abusive situations.
• Songs of Survival Therapeutic songwriting program where clients work with board-certified music therapists to compose and record their own songs over a 6-week course (8 individual recording sessions, up to 8 participants), culminating in a professionally recorded digital album.
• Virtual Choir Remote music therapy initiative combining individual recordings from survivors and musicians nationwide into unified video performances, fostering solidarity and amplifying survivor voices through digital community building.
• Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Services Evidence-based, trauma-informed music therapy services delivered by board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) in small group settings at partner organizations including crisis counseling agencies, safe houses, and shelters. Services are provided free of charge to survivors ages 7 to 78.

Quantifiable outcome

• Demonstrated efficacy in reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALIVE (St. Louis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis counseling and support organization serving as a partner for The Angel Band Project's music therapy services in St. Louis.
• Safe HorizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York City-based victim assistance organization partnering with The Angel Band Project to provide music therapy to survivors.
• YWCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelter organization providing safe housing where The Angel Band Project delivers music therapy services.
• Lydia's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Louis-based organization providing supportive housing where music therapy programming is delivered.
• Safe ConnectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Louis-area partner organization for music therapy services to survivors.
• MagdalenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization receiving music therapy services from The Angel Band Project.
• Maryville UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner; many music therapists on staff graduated from Maryville University's music therapy program.
• New York University (NYU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in New York City; NYC Program Director Caitlin Bell is a graduate of NYU.
• Music Therapy St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate music therapy practice; Music Therapist Tracie Sandheinrich is owner and lead therapist.
• Empowered NYUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York University-based organization partnering for survivor services.
• NYC Mayor's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partner supporting New York City programming.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): Advocacy and capacity-building umbrella for US domestic violence shelters and programs, including survivors of intimate partner violence — the same client base as The Angel Band Project. Operates as a policy/funding intermediary rather than direct service provider but sets the field's funding and policy context.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest US anti-sexual-violence organization, operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and a national network of service providers. Comparable on survivor population and national mission, though operates at vastly larger scale and via hotline/intake channels rather than clinical therapy.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit operating shelters, counseling, and crisis services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. A confirmed shelter partner of The Angel Band Project; comparable mission and survivor population but operates at much larger federated scale across hundreds of US locations.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest victim-services organization, offering counseling, shelters, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. A confirmed distribution partner of The Angel Band Project; directly comparable on survivor population, NYC footprint, and clinical-social-services model.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: Founded by Mariska Hargitay, Joyful Heart provides holistic healing, advocacy, and education for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. Directly comparable to The Angel Band Project on survivor population, trauma-focused mission, and nonprofit service-delivery model.

Emerging players

• Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network: Federal initiative deploying creative arts therapies (including music therapy) for military service members and veterans with trauma-related conditions. Closest programmatic parallel to The Angel Band Project on trauma-informed arts therapy as a clinical intervention, though serves a different population (military vs. sexual violence survivors).

Others

• American Music Therapy Association (AMTA): The professional membership and credentialing body for board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) in the US. Compares on the underlying clinical discipline The Angel Band Project deploys and provides the talent pipeline and clinical-standards context for the organization's service delivery model.
• MusiCares (MusiCares Foundation): The Recording Academy-affiliated charity providing health, financial, and rehabilitation services to music professionals in need. Compares on music-industry mission alignment (The Angel Band Project is rooted in Broadway/national-touring musicians via its founding benefit album) and music-community funding ecosystem, but serves artists rather than survivors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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