The ryan bartel foundation inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "organization") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the state of virginia on october 21, 2015. the mission of the organization is to prevent youth suicide through awareness, upstream educational programs and activities that support and empower youth, families and the community at-large through acceptance, connection, resiliency and hope. the organization runs various programs to fullfill its mission.