Anderson Center for Autism

What Anderson Center for Autism does

Anderson Center for Autism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 by Dr. Victor V. Anderson and headquartered on a 100-acre campus in Staatsburg, New York. It provides residential, educational, day-habilitation, and consulting services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, serving a primary census of approximately 261 direct beneficiaries (140 residential/day students ages 5–22 and 121 adults in the LifeLong Learning and Individual Residential Alternative programs) plus preschool-age children ages 3–5 across three NYS-approved 4410 sites. The organization operates through multiple wholly-owned program units: Anderson Education Center (children's residential), LifeLong Learning Centers and IRAs (adult services), Anderson Center Clinic (Capital Region ABA therapy), Anderson Early Learning Academy (preschool), Anderson Center Consulting & Training (B2B autism training), and Anderson Center International (UN-special-consultative-status global training).

The organization's underlying service technology is evidence-based applied behavioral science — principally Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and First/Then methodology — delivered by a multidisciplinary staff of nearly 900 professionals and paraprofessionals including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA/BCBA-D), Licensed Behavior Analysts, school psychologists, and credentialed special educators. Virtual delivery infrastructure includes Zoom-based ECHO Autism Anderson communities of practice, SharePoint-based family and staff portals, and a long-running 1 in 31: Autism Today podcast.

Revenue is generated through eight distinct streams: (1) school district IEP-funded residential placements (primary, multi-year contracts); (2) state agency funding for out-of-state placements; (3) ABA therapy billable through health insurance (notably CDPHP) and private pay at the Anderson Center Clinic; (4) Medicaid waivers for qualifying families; (5) tax-deductible donations and planned giving; (6) Anderson Foundation for Autism grants (~$50K annual external grantmaking budget); (7) special events including the Anderson Golf Classic ($100K+ raised, $125K+ expected in 2026) and Annual Gala; and (8) campus naming opportunities priced from $5,000 to $1,000,000. Geographic reach spans the Hudson Valley (Staatsburg origin campus, 24 IRAs and 4 LifeLong Learning Centers across three counties), the Capital Region (Latham clinic and preschool), Mount Marion and Pine Plains preschools, plus national student referrals from at least five states and an international scholar program with UN consultative status. CEO Patrick D. Paul is retiring at the end of 2026, with board-led transition planning underway.

Name

Anderson Center for Autism

Legal name

Anderson Center for Autism

Website

https://andersoncenterforautism.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Anderson Center for Autism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1924 that delivers residential, educational, ABA therapy, and consulting services to ~261 children and adults with autism across its 100-acre Staatsburg, NY campus and Capital Region sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Disability Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism services
• Residential autism care
• Applied behavior analysis
• Special education programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Staatsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services (IEP-funded): Residential autism programs funded through school districts as part of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP). This is the primary revenue stream for children's residential services.
2. State Agency Funding: Funding from state departments and agencies for approved student placements from multiple states
3. Healthcare/Insurance (ABA Therapy): ABA therapy services funded through health insurance including CDPHP and other New York State health insurance plans, plus flexible private pay options
4. Medicaid Waivers: Some families utilize Medicaid waivers to cover funding needs for residential autism program placement
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to support Anderson's programs and services, including unrestricted donations, restricted donations to specific initiatives, and third-party fundraisers
6. Foundation Grant Programs: Anderson Foundation for Autism provides grants to other organizations aligned with mission to optimize quality of life for people with autism. Annual grant cycle with budgets of approximately $50,000 per year
7. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Golf Classic and Annual Gala generate significant donations ($100,000+ raised at Golf Classic, expected $125,000+ in 2026)
8. Naming Opportunities: Naming opportunities for campus facilities and spaces ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anderson Center for Autism is a nonprofit organization delivering residential, educational, therapeutic, and consulting services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Its core offerings include full-time residential programs at a 100-acre Staatsburg, NY campus, the Anderson Center Clinic providing ABA therapy in the Capital Region, the Anderson Early Learning Academy preschool, adult day and residential services (LifeLong Learning and IRAs), and the Anderson Center Consulting & Training division serving schools, businesses, and government agencies.

Product overview

Anderson Center for Autism is a non-profit autism service organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include residential programs for children (ages 5-21) and adults (21+) at its Hudson Valley campus, the Anderson Center Clinic providing ABA therapy in the Capital Region, and the Anderson Early Learning Academy (AELA) for preschool children ages 3-5. Supporting services include Anderson Center Consulting & Training (ACCT) for professional development, Anderson Center International for global outreach, the 1 in 31: Autism Today podcast, ECHO Autism Anderson for virtual learning communities, and the Autism Supportive Community program. The organization also supports families through Anderson Family Partners and provides grants to external autism organizations via the Anderson Foundation for Autism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anderson Center Clinic: ABA therapy and autism services in the Capital Region (Latham, NY) for children
• Anderson Early Learning Academy
• Anderson Center International
• Anderson Center Consulting & Training
• LifeLong Learning
• Expressive Outcomes
• Anderson Athletics / Blue Knights
• 1 in 31: Autism Today
• ECHO Autism Anderson
• RAIISE

Quantifiable outcome

• 102nd commencement ceremony held in 2026, demonstrating 100+ years of continuous operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Village of RhinebeckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration to establish the Village of Rhinebeck as the first Autism Supportive Community (ASC) in the region, with funding from Thomas Thompson Trust. Businesses incorporate supportive practices (#1Thing) as part of inclusivity initiative.
• CDPHPcoreOthersHealth insurance provider accepted at Anderson Center Clinic for ABA therapy services. Listed as 2026 corporate sponsor.
• Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionminorOthersListed as 2026 corporate sponsor. Completed Autism Supportive Environment training.
• NFP Rose Kiernan FoundationminorOthersListed as 2026 corporate sponsor.
• PASSERO EAminorOthersListed as 2026 corporate sponsor.
• RBT SignatureminorOthersListed as 2026 corporate sponsor.
• Port Authority of New York and New JerseycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnderson Center Consulting and Training provided consultation for airport Sensory Room design at New Jersey airports, creating calming environment for autistic travelers.
• Hyde Park Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Special Education praised ACCT online webinars for enabling parents and caregivers to receive valuable training from home.
• Dutchess Tourism, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Autism Supportive Community initiative. CEO noted becoming an ASE business doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.
• Rhinebeck BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhinebeck Bank branches trained through Autism Supportive Employer program to be welcoming to families with autistic family members.
• Town of Poughkeepsie Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice officers trained through ACCT program to better support autistic and neurodivergent community members.
• Red Hook Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary staff trained to ensure accessibility for people of all abilities.
• Rockland Works Career CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Autism Supportive Employer program to effectively serve participants on the autism spectrum.
• ECHO Autism CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing Project ECHO model developed by Dr. Sanjeev Arora at University of New Mexico. Uses Zoom video-conferencing technology for autism training.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• New England Center for Children: Nonprofit residential and educational autism services organization operating a campus-based school for children with autism, similar in model to Anderson Center for Autism's residential school in Staatsburg.
• Bancroft: Nonprofit provider of residential, educational, and adult day programs for individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities across multiple states—operates IRA-style residential and ABA services comparable to Anderson's portfolio.
• Melmark: Nonprofit multi-state provider of residential, educational, and clinical services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities using ABA and evidence-based practices; closely comparable to Anderson's service mix and populations.
• May Institute: Nonprofit providing residential, educational, and community-based services for children and adults with autism across multiple states; Anderson Center's most direct scale and model peer.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit disability services network offering autism, developmental disability, and rehabilitation services across many states—comparable at the portfolio level but not specialized in residential autism schooling.

Emerging players

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Large ABA therapy provider offering clinic-based autism services; competes with Anderson Center Clinic's Capital Region ABA offering and represents the PE-backed scale clinic model.

Others

• Autism Speaks: National autism advocacy and research organization that honored Anderson at its 2026 Celebrity Chef Gala; comparable as an autism ecosystem participant but not a direct service competitor.
• Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism: Autism-focused nonprofit foundation providing grants and family support; an ecosystem partner comparable to Anderson Foundation for Autism's grantmaking activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AndersonAutism
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AndersonCenterAutism/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/AndersonCenterforAutism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-center-for-autism
• Instagraminstagram.com/andersoncenterforautism
• TikToktiktok.com/@andersoncenterforautism

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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