Triangle
Triangle, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing employment, empowerment, and independence services to nearly 2,000 people with disabilities annually across Massachusetts via Medicaid-funded programs delivered under contracts with the state DDS and MassAbility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersMalden, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Triangle does
Triangle, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts that provides employment, empowerment, and independence services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other disabilities. Founded in 1971, it operates a portfolio of programs spanning day services, residential care, workforce development, pre-employment transition services, clinical supports, and specialized offerings such as the Prism Program for autistic young adults. The organization does not build or sell proprietary technology; rather, services are human-delivered at physical sites (Malden and Salem day program locations), nine residential homes across Massachusetts, two testing centers in Malden and Salem (now closed), employer worksites (e.g., City of Beverly DPW, Dom's Sausages), and school partners (Boston Public Schools and others). Annual reach grew to nearly 2,000 people with disabilities in the most recent reporting period, a 38% increase of approximately 800 additional people year-over-year.
The core service catalog includes Independent Living Supports (ILS), the Prism Program (serving nearly 80 autistic young adults in partnership with AANE), Residential Services (nine homes, 43 residents), Workforce Development (job placement and employer engagement), Pre-ETS for transition-age youth, Clinical Supports, Adult Services, and the EPIC (Empowerment, Prevention, Inclusion, Community) employer training program. Empowerment programming includes TAPS (Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety), a Racial Equity & Diversity Curriculum, and the recently launched TriBucks behavioral incentive program. Specialized training pathways include the Environmental Services Pathway Program and HiSET testing services.
The business model is a Medicaid- and grant-funded human services nonprofit. Approximately 300 of the people served each year receive support through three DDS-funded core programs (Day Services, Prism, and Residential), with DDS passing through federal Medicaid dollars for IDD and ASD services. More than 400 additional adult jobseekers and students are served through service contracts with MassAbility (formerly the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission), funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, the Social Security Administration, and federal Workforce and Labor grants. State earmark funding (notably $200,000 for School to Work programs) and philanthropic revenue round out the funding base; the Celebrate 2026 fundraiser raised $125,000. Services are provided free of charge to participants with no consumer pricing model, and there is no app, SaaS product, or external revenue channel.
Triangle firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Triangle
- Legal name
- Triangle, Inc.
- Website
- https://triangle-inc.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Triangle, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing employment, empowerment, and independence services to nearly 2,000 people with disabilities annually across Massachusetts via Medicaid-funded programs delivered under contracts with the state DDS and MassAbility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Triangle industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Disability Services
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)
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Where Triangle is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malden
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Triangle business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Government Contracts and Medicaid Funding: Triangle receives foundational, decades-old funding through Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), which passes through Medicaid dollars to fund disability services including day services, the Prism Program for autistic young adults, and residential services. DDS funding covers healthcare, home-based services, and supports for independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Service Contracts with MassAbility: Triangle serves more than 400 adult jobseekers and students with disabilities via service contracts with MassAbility (formerly Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). MassAbility provides federal funding via the Department of Education, US Social Security Administration, and federal Workforce and Labor funding initiatives/grants.
- Donations and Fundraising: As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, Triangle relies on donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and fundraising events. The annual Celebrate fundraiser raised $125,000 in 2026. Additional funds come from the Fund for Ability, golf classic events, and monthly giving programs.
- State Earmark Funding: Triangle receives designated earmark funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts budget, including $200,000 supporting School to Work and employment-focused programming. Rep. Aaron Michlewitz supported DESE earmark funding that has reached more than 500 students with disabilities since 2018.
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Triangle product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Triangle, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of disability services across Massachusetts organized around Employment, Empowerment, and Independence. Core offerings include day services and the Prism Program for autistic young adults, nine residential homes, Workforce Development and Pre-ETS for transition-age youth, Independent Living Supports (ILS), Clinical Supports, EPIC employer inclusion training, and Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) programming. Services are delivered free of charge to individuals served and funded primarily through Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Medicaid contracts and MassAbility service contracts, with supplemental support from donations, corporate sponsorships, and state earmarks.
Product overview
Triangle, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of disability services in Massachusetts. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including day services, residential homes, employment support, and specialized initiatives. Core programs include Independent Living Supports (ILS) for individuals eligible through Massachusetts DDS, the Prism Program for autistic young adults serving nearly 80 participants, EPIC for employer inclusion training, TAPS for abuse prevention, and Workforce Development for employment placement. Additional services encompass residential care across nine homes, testing centers, environmental services pathway training, and the TriBucks behavioral incentive program. The organization serves approximately 2,000 people with disabilities annually through these coordinated service offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Independent Living Supports (ILS)
Quantifiable outcome
- Nearly 2,000 people with disabilities served annually
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Triangle
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Triangle technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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App detail
Triangle partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)coreTriangle partnered with AANE in developing the Prism Program, a day services model created specifically to meet the needs of autistic young adults. Today Prism serves nearly 80 young adults. Over the past two years, Triangle and AANE have also collaborated to offer Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) courses to AANE participants, strengthening skills and confidence in navigating the broader community. AANE was awarded the 2026 Carmella Gregorie Disability Advocate Award.
- Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)coreTriangle and AANE work together to create a more neuro-inclusive environment for autistic and neurodivergent individuals in the Greater Boston area. Triangle presented AANE with the 2026 Carmella Gregorie Disability Advocate Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony. AANE was recognized for 30 years of work ensuring autistic and neurodivergent people are understood, respected, and supported.
- City of Beverly Department of Public WorksminorTriangle launched a new group employment opportunity with the City of Beverly's Department of Public Works in 2025. Triangle participants from the Salem site work twice weekly throughout the city refreshing fire hydrants — priming and painting them. This provides employment experience and community integration for program participants.
- The Arc of MassachusettsminorTriangle references The Arc of Massachusetts as a resource partner, pointing to their fact sheet on understanding Medicaid and proposed changes during CEO communications about federal funding cuts. The Arc of Massachusetts is cited as a source of advocacy information for the disability community.
- State Street CorporationminorState Street Corporation employees have served as corporate volunteers at Triangle events, including the annual Spirit Award Cookout, alongside other volunteers from Eaton Vance. Corporate volunteers participate in community events with program participants and staff.
- Eaton VanceminorEaton Vance employees joined State Street Corporation as corporate volunteers at Triangle events, including the annual Spirit Award Cookout, celebrating with program participants and staff.
- Dom's SausagesminorDom's Sausages in Malden is an employer partner of Triangle's Prism Program. The Prism program supported Andy through the application process with resume building, interview prep, and ongoing support, resulting in Andy being hired to help pack and ship products nationwide. Andy describes the workplace as 'like a family.'
- Charles River Country ClubminorCharles River Country Club, described as one of the top courses in greater Boston, hosted the Triangle Golf Classic for at least four consecutive years (2017-2020), providing the venue for Triangle's annual fundraising golf tournament.
- Save the Harbor/Save the BaycoreSince 2018, Triangle has partnered with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to promote and enhance inclusion of people with disabilities at the beach through their Better Beaches program. This includes Triangle's annual Beach:Ability event at Constitution Beach, which brings hundreds of participants for accessible beach activities. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay also provides funding to support these events and has advocated for beach accessibility at the State House, including forming the Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Triangle competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Charles River Center: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing day programs, residential, employment, and autism services (including the May Center–affiliated model) for people with IDD and ASD. Directly comparable to Triangle's Prism Program and DDS-funded portfolio.
- Bay Cove Human Services: Major Greater Boston nonprofit providing day services, residential, employment, and clinical supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. Directly comparable to Triangle in mission, funding model (Massachusetts DDS/MassAbility), and service mix.
- Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and community-based services for people with disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health needs. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and Medicaid-funded service portfolio.
- The Arc of Massachusetts: State chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy, family support, and direct services for people with IDD in Massachusetts. Triangle itself references The Arc as a resource partner, confirming direct comparability in mission and population served.
- Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts nonprofit delivering residential, day, employment, and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable in service breadth, government contracting model, and Greater Boston footprint.
- Seven Hills Foundation: Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit operating day programs, residential homes, employment services, and clinical supports for people with IDD and ASD. Comparable in DDS-funded service model, scale, and integrated program approach.
- Advocates Inc. Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical programs for people with disabilities, brain injury, and mental illness. Comparable scale, government funding mix, and integrated service model.
- Northeast Arc: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing day services, residential, employment, and early intervention for people with disabilities on the North Shore. Operates in overlapping geography with Triangle and serves comparable populations.
Regional players
- ServiceNet: Western Massachusetts nonprofit providing residential, employment, and clinical services for people with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable in service model and funding structure, but operates in a different geography.
- Ability Beyond: Connecticut-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and autism services for people with IDD. Comparable mission, service mix, and Medicaid-funded operating model, but serves a neighboring New England state rather than Massachusetts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Triangle social profiles
Digital presenceTriangle compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Triangle financial estimates
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Triangle leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Triangle funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Triangle M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Triangle
What does Triangle do?
Triangle, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of disability services across Massachusetts organized around Employment, Empowerment, and Independence. Core offerings include day services and the Prism Program for autistic young adults, nine residential homes, Workforce Development and Pre-ETS for transition-age youth, Independent Living Supports (ILS), Clinical Supports, EPIC employer inclusion training, and Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) programming. Services are delivered free of charge to individuals served and funded primarily through Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Medicaid contracts and MassAbility service contracts, with supplemental support from donations, corporate sponsorships, and state earmarks.
Is Triangle a public or private company?
Triangle is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Triangle founded?
Triangle was founded in 1971. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Triangle based?
Triangle is headquartered in Malden, United States, in the North America region.
How does Triangle make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Government Contracts and Medicaid Funding is the primary driver. The others are service Contracts with MassAbility, donations and Fundraising and state Earmark Funding.
Who are Triangle's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Charles River Center, Bay Cove Human Services, Vinfen, The Arc of Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care, Seven Hills Foundation, Advocates Inc. and Northeast Arc. Regional players are ServiceNet and Ability Beyond.
Does Triangle have an API?
No public API is recorded for Triangle.
What industry is Triangle in?
Triangle's product category is Disability Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAEAG, Disability Services & Independent Living Support, with a secondary code of BPAGALAM, Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech). Its NAICS code is 62412 and its SIC code is 8300.