BILT

What BILT does

BILT (Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc.) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in May 2019 by Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA, and headquartered at 215 Lexington St., Floor 1, Woburn, MA. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of disability services to children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other developmental/intellectual disabilities across the Greater Boston region. Its core service lines include ABA Therapy, Home & Community Supports (skill building, caregiving, lifestyle assistance, job coaching), Behavioral Supports (Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, positive behavior strategies), Respite Services, Family Navigation, and Workshops & Group Programs spanning life skills, STEM, arts, music therapy, yoga, and social skills groups.

The clinical backbone is evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) using person-centered treatment plans that map individual strengths, interests, and goals across home, school, and community environments. BILT holds BHCOE Accreditation (Full + Training Site) and is a Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) through the City of Boston. Service delivery is hybrid: in-person at the 3,300 sq ft BILT Center in Woburn, in-home across Greater Boston, and at community venues including museums, restaurants, parks, and therapeutic partner sites.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of payer streams: in-network billing with BCBS and MassHealth, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) funding for Behavioral Supports/Family Navigation/Individualized Home Supports, select school district IEP contracts, fee-for-service workshops ($25-$280 per participant), and donations including cryptocurrency, PayPal, Venmo, and apparel purchases. The go-to-market motion is community-led, driven by family inquiries through a DocuSign intake process, word-of-mouth referrals, and a visible events calendar including the Lex250 parade, podcast appearances by the CEO, and earned media coverage in outlets such as WBZ. Strategic partnerships with Positively Goats, We Rock the Spectrum, the Federation for Children with Special Needs, and a developing relationship with Work Without Limits extend the organization's reach into therapeutic recreation, sensory programming, transition-age support, and disability-inclusive employment.

Name

BILT

Legal name

Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc.

Website

https://biltne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BILT is a Woburn, MA-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that delivers ABA therapy, home and community supports, behavioral supports, respite, family navigation, and workshops to children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities across Greater Boston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) & Positive Behavior Support (PBS) (EDAKAHAF), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Respite care services
• Family navigation services
• Developmental disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Woburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Care Services: Fees for skill building, caregiving, lifestyle assistance, and job coaching services tailored to individual needs and complexity of tasks.
2. ABA Therapy Services: Evidence-based ABA services provided to children, adolescents, and adults with autism and developmental disabilities, billed through insurance or private pay.
3. Insurance Billing: In-network with BCBS and MassHealth for direct billing. Also accepts commercial insurance and processes reimbursements for out-of-network providers.
4. Government Funding (DDS): Accepts funds through Department of Developmental Services for Behavioral Supports, Family Navigation, and Individualized Home Supports.
5. School District Partnerships: Partners with select school districts for IEP home services under Individualized Education Program provisions.
6. Workshops and Group Programs: Fees for educational and recreational workshops including Autism training, CPR/First Aid, Boundary & Consent Training, Sexuality education, and Parent Training.
7. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts charitable donations through check, PayPal, Venmo, cryptocurrency, and apparel purchases. Conducts Bricks of Empowerment Campaign for new office mural.
8. Community Sponsorships and Grants: Programs may be available through community sponsorships and grant funding for respite services and other programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BILT provides direct disability services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, including ABA therapy, home and community supports (skill building, caregiving, lifestyle assistance, job coaching), behavioral supports, respite services, family navigation, and workshops/group programs. Services are delivered through Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and trained skills trainers in homes, community venues, and at the BILT Center in Woburn, MA, with funding sourced from private pay, BCBS/MassHealth insurance, Massachusetts DDS, school districts, and grants.

Product overview

BILT (Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc.) is a non-profit service organization offering a comprehensive suite of disability services. The core offerings include ABA Therapy, Home & Community Supports, Behavioral Supports, Respite Services, Family Navigation, and Workshops & Group Programs. These services are designed to work collaboratively, with direct care services (Skill Building, Caregiving, Lifestyle Assistance, Job Coaching) supporting individuals in building independence across home, school, work, and community environments. The organization operates from a center in Woburn, MA and serves the Greater Boston area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and developmental disabilities, focusing on behavior improvement, communication skills, and independence. Services are billed through commercial insurance, BCBS, MassHealth, school districts, or private pay, and delivered in clinical, in-home, and community settings.
• Home & Community Supports Personalized one-on-one direct care supports delivered in individuals' homes and in the community, including in-home supports, adult companion services, skill building (individualized curriculum on independent living goals), caregiving (ADLs, recreation, light housekeeping), lifestyle assistance (food shopping, meal prep, transportation, errands), and job coaching (job applications, maintenance, volunteer placements, visual aids/checklists). For children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Behavioral Supports Individualized behavioral support services including Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, positive behavior strategies, emotional regulation, and caregiver/staff training. Targeted to individuals with behavioral needs and the staff/families supporting them.
• Respite Services Temporary support services that provide caregivers with breaks, including in-home respite, community-based respite, planned respite, short-term care, and recreational activities. Targeted to families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
• Family Navigation Guidance for families through disability services, funding options, community resources, and support systems, including resource navigation, service coordination, and transition planning. Targeted to families of individuals with disabilities seeking to navigate complex service systems.
• Workshops & Group Programs Interactive programs including life skills development, STEM programs, arts and creative expression, music therapy, yoga and mindfulness, social skills groups, health and wellness, and community integration activities (e.g., Autism training, CPR/First Aid, Boundary & Consent Training, Sexuality education, Parent Training, MBTA Adventures). Targeted to individuals with disabilities, families, and the broader community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals develop independence in daily living, employment, and community participation

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Work Without LimitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork Without Limits forms partnerships with organizations providing employment services to individuals with disabilities. BILT expressed interest in becoming a Community Partner of Work Without Limits, connecting members to their Employer Network of disability-inclusive employers seeking qualified candidates with disabilities.
• Positively GoatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic goat program provider in South Natick, MA. Goats are specifically bred and raised for recreational, therapeutic and educational activities. BILT organizes regular visits to Positively Goats for their clients, with specialists in mental health counseling, equine education, holistic nutrition and goat husbandry.
• We Rock the Spectrum (Wellesley)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing safe, nurturing, and fun environment for sensory experiences. Offers social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum through My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation.
• Federation for Children with Special NeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBILT CEO Christina Gravina presented on social skills development for transition-age individuals as part of Federation's ongoing work supporting youth with disabilities, hosted by Rebecca Davis, Director of Transition Projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide advocacy and service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including family navigation, advocacy, and community-based supports — overlapping with BILT's mission and Massachusetts-only scope.
• Northeast Arc: Nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities across Eastern Massachusetts through home-based supports, day programs, behavioral services, and family navigation — directly overlapping with BILT's service lines and regional catchment.
• May Institute: Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit providing ABA, behavioral, and residential services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities — closely comparable to BILT in mission, service mix, and Greater Boston footprint.
• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS Boston): Greater Boston nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, and disability employment services — directly comparable to BILT's job coaching and skill-building offerings.
• Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, I/DD, and community-based supports including ABA-adjacent services — comparable in geography, payer mix, and population served.
• WORK Inc. Greater Boston nonprofit providing employment, day, and community-based supports for individuals with disabilities — directly comparable to BILT's vocational and community-integration programs.
• Behavioral Concepts (BCI): Massachusetts ABA provider serving children with autism through home- and center-based ABA therapy — directly comparable to BILT's ABA therapy and in-home support offerings in the same Greater Boston market.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Massachusetts: Affiliate of the national Easterseals network providing disability services, therapy, and community programs across Massachusetts — broader portfolio but overlapping service categories and funding sources.
• Riverside Community Care: Large Massachusetts behavioral health and developmental services nonprofit — overlapping in behavioral supports, ABA-adjacent services, and family navigation across Eastern Massachusetts.

Regional players

• Cardinal Cushing Centers: Massachusetts nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and community programs — comparable population and service mix, anchored in the South Shore rather than Greater Boston.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvI5Yi5tbbQgz-vWoyL_7Kg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BILTINC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biltinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/biltinc/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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