Beyond Support Network

Name

Beyond Support Network

Legal name

Beyond Support Network

Website

https://beyondwny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Developmental Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAJALAJ

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAKANAJ

Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYHSAAAIAO

Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Developmental disabilities care
• Special education services
• Workforce employment services
• Community habilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disability Services Funding: Beyond Support Network provides comprehensive services for children and adults with disabilities across Western New York, funded primarily through government contracts, fee-for-service arrangements, and third-party reimbursement for educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment support services.
2. E-commerce / Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an online shop selling branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, hats, outerwear, and accessories under various sub-brand product lines (Beyond, Buffalos, LC, DLS, Lip Sync Battle). The shop has 120 products across categories, generating retail revenue from supporters and the general public.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Beyond Support Network raises funds through annual giving campaigns, special events (BBQ Chicken Fundraiser, Lip Sync Battle), Give 716 community giving campaigns, and general donations. The organization raised $63,480 during its 2023 annual giving campaign and $42,000 at its inaugural Lip Sync Battle fundraiser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beyond Support Network is a nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive continuum of disability, educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment support services across Western New York. Its divisions — Beyond Learning Center (preschool and school-age education), Diversified Labor Solutions (DLS) workforce/contract services, Starlight Studio & Art Gallery, residential programs, day habilitation, and clinical therapy (physical, occupational, speech) — serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Product overview

Beyond Support Network is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Western New York. The organization operates multiple distinct service divisions: Beyond Learning Center (preschool and school-age education), Residential Services, Employment Services including Diversified Labor Solutions (DLS) for workforce solutions, Day Habilitation and Community Services, Therapy Services (physical, occupational, speech), and Starlight Studio & Art Gallery for arts programs. Additionally, the organization maintains an e-commerce shop selling branded merchandise under sub-brands including Beyond, LC (Learning Center), DLS, Buffalos, and Lip Sync Battle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diversified Labor Solutions (DLS): Workforce innovation and employment services division providing job readiness training and placement support for individuals with disabilities.
• Beyond Learning Center
• Starlight Studio & Art Gallery

Products and services

• Beyond Learning Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 94 artists supported and developed; 160,000+ artworks created; 4,600+ works of art sold; $150,000+ in grants and donations received (Starlight Studio)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buffalo BillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeyond Support Network participates in the annual Give 716 community giving campaign alongside the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and over 600 other Western New York nonprofits. The Buffalo Bills collaborate on community events and fundraising initiatives.
• Buffalo SabresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeyond Support Network participates in the annual Give 716 community giving campaign alongside the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and over 600 other Western New York nonprofits.
• Buffalo AKG Art MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarlight Studio & Art Gallery artists are featured in the 'Made at the Museum' exhibition at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, on view from June 6 through October 20, 2025. This partnership provides significant public exhibition opportunities for artists with disabilities.
• GObikeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGObike and Starlight Studios collaborated on a Complete Streets Installation at the corner of Prospect Avenue and Carolina Street in Buffalo's historic West Village. Starlight contributed a public art component within the bumpouts as part of a traffic calming project.
• Bene-CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBene-Care was named the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Beyond Lip Sync Battle fundraiser, contributing to the $42,000 raised for the Beyond Support Network Foundation.
• SABAHminorOthersSABAH (a Buffalo arts and cultural organization) was recognized with the Beyond Supportive Award for exemplifying dedication and unwavering support for individuals with diverse abilities.
• Dawn M. Gibson PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDawn M. Gibson Photography provided photography coverage for the inaugural Beyond Lip Sync Battle event.
• Riff City SocialminorOthersRiff City Social in Buffalo hosted the inaugural Beyond Lip Sync Battle event, which drew over 200 supporters.
• Buffalo BisonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Buffalo Bisons (Minor League Baseball team) received the 2023 Beyond Supportive Award for their support of superfan Mark Aichinger and their broader community partnership. The organization donated net proceeds from Mark's bobblehead and t-shirt sales (totaling over $6,000) to Beyond Support Network.
• Starlight Studio & Art Gallery (independent partner)coreOthersFounded in 2005, Starlight Studio & Art Gallery is an affiliated division of Beyond Support Network that provides professional-level art instruction, studio space, and exhibition opportunities for adults with disabilities. It operates as a cultural institution in the Western New York arts scene.
• Cantalician Center for LearningcoreOthersBeyond Support Network was formed through a merger of Cantalician Center for Learning and Learning Disabilities Association. The Cantalician Center for Learning is now the Beyond Learning Center division.
• Learning Disabilities AssociationcoreOthersBeyond Support Network was formed through a merger of Cantalician Center for Learning and Learning Disabilities Association.
• Diamond Hawk Golf Course & PubminorOthersDiamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub in Buffalo hosted the Boogie with Beyond fundraising event.
• Asbury HallminorOthersAsbury Hall hosted the sold-out 20th anniversary celebration for Starlight Studio & Art Gallery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubebeyondwny.org/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeyondWNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beyond-support-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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