ELIJA Foundation

Name

ELIJA Foundation

Legal name

ELIJA Foundation

Website

https://elija.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Services and Special Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis services
• Autism education programs
• Special education services
• Vocational transition programs
• Behavior analysis training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethpage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The foundation generates revenue through LI-BAG membership fees at three tiers: Individual ($50), Professional ($85), and Agency ($500) memberships offering discounted rates to advocacy sessions, conferences, and events
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Gerald Lachter Need Based Scholarship Fund and general operations
3. Social Enterprise Revenue: Revenue from social enterprise programs including ELIJA Farm CSA and Just cAUse Granola Enterprise which provide vocational training while generating income
4. Insurance for ABA Services: The outreach program accepts insurance for ABA services, providing a revenue stream for applied behavior analysis services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ELIJA Foundation provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for individuals with autism and their families across Long Island, New York. Core offerings include The ELIJA School (a 12-month ABA educational program for school-aged children), Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) and the Transition to Community Life (TCL) program for adults, Outreach Services (parent training, supervision, consultation, and professional workshops), and social enterprises (ELIJA Farm CSA and Just cAUse Granola Enterprise) that supply hands-on vocational training.

Product overview

ELIJA Foundation operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for individuals with autism and their families. The core offerings include The ELIJA School (an intensive 12-month ABA-based educational program for school-aged children), ELIJA Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) for adults focusing on vocational and independent living skills, and Outreach Services providing ABA instruction, parent training, and professional workshops. The ELIJA Foundation coordinates the Long Island Behavior Analyst Group (LI-BAG) and hosts the annual Long Island Behavior Analysis Conference (LIBAC). Social enterprises including ELIJA Farm CSA and Just cAUse Granola Enterprise provide vocational training opportunities. Additional resources include virtual field trips, movement activities, learning libraries, and scholarship programs for conference attendance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The ELIJA School An individualized 12-month educational and treatment program for school-aged children with autism that uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to deliver intensive one-to-one instruction focused on functional communication, academic, social, and life-skill development.
• ELIJA Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) A multiyear, comprehensive, behaviorally-based curriculum for adolescents and adults with autism that develops vocational, life, cognitive, and social skills and supports community integration, with the goal of preparing individuals to live and work independently.
• Outreach Services ABA-based support, education, and training delivered to parents, family members, caregivers, and professionals outside The ELIJA School, encompassing direct 1:1 ABA instruction, supervision, consultation, parent training, professional development workshops, distance consultation, advocacy, psychological evaluations, and speech and language evaluations. Insurance is accepted for these ABA services.
• Long Island Behavior Analyst Group (LI-BAG) Membership A tiered membership program for behavior analysts and supporters offering Individual ($50/year), Professional ($85/year), and Agency ($500/year) tiers that confer discounted rates on conferences, events, merchandise, and advocacy sessions; built around ELIJA's role as a BACB-approved Type II continuing-education provider (provider number op-07-0143).
• Transition to Community Life (TCL) Program A 12-month college-based program (held at LIU Post in Greenville) for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities that delivers a 35-course curriculum covering academic, social, and independent living skills.
• ELIJA Farm CSA A social-enterprise program run from the ELIJA Farm in Huntington Station that provides vocational training in agriculture, inventory control, product distribution, and CSA operations for individuals with autism.
• Just cAUse Granola Enterprise A social-enterprise program that provides vocational training in inventory control, product development, order fulfillment, and sales for individuals with autism through the production of the Just cAUse Granola product line.
• Gerald Lachter Need Based Scholarship Fund A need-based scholarship fund created in memory of Dr. Gerald Lachter that allows students, parents, and caregivers to attend the Long Island Behavior Analysis Conference regardless of ability to pay.
• Long Island Behavior Analysis Conference (LIBAC) An annual conference hosted by the ELIJA Foundation featuring expert presentations on self-direction, housing, employment, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, offering BACB Type II continuing education credits to attendees.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Molloy CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has presented professional development trainings and workshops at Molloy College, providing staff development and in-service training on autism-related topics.
• Manhasset School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has provided professional development and workshop presentations for the Manhasset School District on autism treatment strategies.
• North Shore Family and Child Guidance CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has conducted professional trainings and informational presentations for North Shore Family and Child Guidance Center staff.
• Montauk School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has provided professional development and in-service workshops for Montauk School District educators.
• Roosevelt School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has conducted trainings and informational presentations for Roosevelt School District staff on autism topics.
• Family & Children's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA has provided presentations and professional training for Family & Children's Association professionals.
• LIU PostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA's Transition to Community Life (TCL) Program courses are held at LIU Post in Greenville, providing vocational and independent living curriculum in a college setting.
• BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELIJA Foundation is a BACB-approved provider of Type II continuing education hours (provider number op-07-0143), enabling professionals to earn CEUs through their conferences and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centria Healthcare: Large, venture-backed national provider of ABA therapy, behavioral health, and autism services. Operates at significantly greater scale and capital access than ELIJA, directly competing for Long Island families and clinical talent.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Large multi-state operator of autism therapy centers providing ABA, occupational, and speech services. Comparable clinical offering to ELIJA's outreach and school programs, but with greater geographic reach and corporate backing.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating one of the largest behavioral health service networks in the U.S., including autism-specific schools, adult services, and family consultation. Offers overlapping ABA capabilities as part of a much broader portfolio.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics (formerly CARD): One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA services for children with autism, formed from the combination of CARD and BlueSprig. Competes with ELIJA School and outreach services in target geographies at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• May Institute: National nonprofit providing ABA-based educational services, adult programs, and consultation across the lifespan for individuals with autism and behavioral challenges. Larger geographic footprint than ELIJA but operates the same lifespan service model.
• New England Center for Children: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing ABA-based residential and day school programming for children and young adults with autism. Highly comparable to The ELIJA School's intensive 1:1 ABA model and research-driven curriculum approach.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation of nonprofit chapters supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, employment, residential, and advocacy services. The Arc's local chapters overlap directly with ELIJA's school and adult vocational programs.
• YAI (National Institute for People with Disabilities): New York City-based nonprofit providing lifespan services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including school programs, day habilitation, and supported employment. Direct geographic and programmatic overlap with ELIJA's TPS offerings.
• AHRC New York City: NYC metro-area nonprofit supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, day services, residential, and employment programs. Comparable regional nonprofit scale and OPWDD-funded service mix.
• Eden Autism Services: New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Eden School (ABA-based instruction for children with autism), adult services, and outreach programs. Closely mirrors ELIJA's school + adult-transition + outreach portfolio model at similar regional scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ELIJASchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheELIJASchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheELIJASchool/?ref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-elija-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/elijaschool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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