Fondation Autisme et Toit

What Fondation Autisme et Toit does

Fondation Autisme et Toit is a registered Canadian charity (charitable registration number 73762 9105 RR0001) headquartered at 113 rue des Grives, L'Ile-Bizard, Quebec, whose mission is to develop and fund specially adapted residential housing for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or mild intellectual disabilities in Quebec. The foundation was established by Montreal-based parents of young adults with autism in response to the structural mismatch between the housing needs of autistic adults and the dominant institutional alternative in Quebec (CHSLDs), which the founders describe as not adapted to autistic residents. It operates as a grant-making and capacity-building intermediary rather than a direct housing operator: it identifies adapted housing projects, provides periodic grants to cover capital shortfalls and ongoing operational costs, conducts site visits and life skills education sessions, and shares learnings across the portfolio.

Its core "products" are a grant program for adapted housing projects, an information and resources portal for families and developers, a volunteer/expertise registry, and life skills education sessions delivered through grantee visits. Its primary grantee is Les colocs de l'ouest, a first-of-its-kind adapted housing project for 11 adults in Montreal's West Island. The foundation also partners with Quebec's Resource Groups (GRTs), a network of social economy enterprises that coordinate community real estate, financing, and project implementation for non-profit housing developers. Its revenue model is donations and charitable contributions from individuals, organizations, and government grants; it does not sell products or services at a price point. Distribution is regional (Greater Montreal currently, with stated plans for broader Quebec and Canadian expansion), and go-to-market relies on the foundation's website, Facebook, and LinkedIn as the principal awareness and donor-engagement channels.

Name

Fondation Autisme et Toit

Legal name

Fondation Autisme et Toit

Website

https://autismeettoit.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fondation Autisme et Toit is a registered Canadian charity that provides grants and support for adapted residential housing projects serving autistic and mildly intellectually disabled adults in Quebec, primarily funding non-profit developers such as Les colocs de l'ouest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Housing Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Autism housing services
• Adapted residential care
• Disability housing grants
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Community residential support

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Ile-Bizard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered charity, the foundation relies on donations from individuals, organizations, and possibly government grants to fund its operations and grant programs for adapted housing projects.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fondation Autisme et Toit is a registered Canadian charity (Quebec) that funds and supports the development of specially adapted residential housing for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild intellectual disabilities. The foundation provides direct grants to housing projects such as Les colocs de l'ouest in West Island Montreal, alongside information resources, life skills education sessions, a volunteer registry, and a network of Resource Groups (GRTs) coordinating community efforts across Quebec.

Product overview

Fondation Autisme et Toit is a registered charity providing adapted residential accommodations for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or mild intellectual disabilities. The organization operates as a grant-making foundation supporting a portfolio of services including: direct grant funding to adapted housing projects (such as Les colocs de l'ouest serving 11 adults in West Island Montreal), an information resources portal with guidance on housing development and financing options, life skills education sessions delivered through project visits, and a volunteer registry connecting organizations and individuals with housing development initiatives. The foundation focuses initially on the greater Montreal area with plans to expand elsewhere in Quebec and Canada.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adapted Housing Grant Program Core grant-making program of the foundation that channels charitable donations to housing projects that develop and operate adapted residential homes for autistic adults and adults with mild intellectual disabilities in Quebec.
• Les colocs de l'ouest A specific adapted residential housing project in West Island Montreal funded by the foundation, providing communal living accommodations for 11 adults with autism spectrum disorder.
• Information Resources Portal Information resources provided by the foundation to families and caregivers of adults with autism, covering adapted housing, life skills, and community resources.
• Life Skills Education Sessions Educational sessions provided to autistic adults and their families to develop independent living and daily life skills, supporting successful residence in adapted housing.
• Volunteer Registry A volunteer registry operated by the foundation to connect community volunteers with adapted housing projects and related foundation activities across Quebec.
• Resource Group Network (GRTs) A coordinated network of Resource Groups (GRTs) across Quebec that mobilize parents, caregivers, and community members to develop adapted housing solutions locally and feed into the foundation's national mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• First-of-its-kind adapted housing project for 11 adults in West Island of Montreal

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Les colocs de l'ouestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes colocs de l'ouest is a non-profit organization with the mission of developing adapted housing for 11 adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or mild intellectual disability in the West Island of Montreal - the first-of-its-kind project in the area. The foundation provides periodic grants to help cover building costs and ongoing operational costs for staff delivering care to residents who need day-to-day help with basic needs.
• Resource Groups (GRTs) across QuebeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy enterprises dedicated to community housing development. GRTs support organizations in developing community real estate projects and guide them through all aspects: community life, real estate, and financing. They coordinate all phases of project implementation and act as intermediaries between tenant groups, public administrations, building contractors, and professionals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Canada: National autism advocacy and information organization operating across Canada. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the Canadian autism nonprofit space with broader scope than Fondation Autisme et Toit's housing-specific focus.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial federation supporting community-based living for people with intellectual disabilities, including residential and supported housing. Comparable as a larger established nonprofit addressing adapted housing for IDD populations.

Direct peers

• Ongwanada: Ontario-based nonprofit providing residential services, group homes, and clinical supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable as a Canadian charity funding and operating adapted residential housing for the IDD population.
• Miriam Foundation: Montreal-based registered charity dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism through services, housing, and research. Directly comparable as a Quebec-focused nonprofit serving overlapping ASD/IDD populations and funding adapted services.
• Autisme Montréal: Regional autism association serving the Greater Montreal area with services, family support, and advocacy for autistic individuals across the lifespan. Directly comparable given overlapping Quebec geography and autism-focused mission.
• Giant Steps School / Giant Steps Foundation: Montreal-based school and programs serving children and young adults with autism, including transition and life skills services. Comparable as a Quebec-focused autism nonprofit providing lifespan supports for autistic individuals and their families.

Regional players

• Fondation Émergence: Quebec-based foundation focused on defending the rights of people with disabilities and seniors. Comparable as a Quebec nonprofit operating in the disability space with overlapping donor and stakeholder base.

Emerging players

• Regroupement des aidants naturels du Québec: Quebec-based organization supporting family caregivers of individuals with disabilities or aging needs. Comparable as a Quebec nonprofit whose caregiver constituency overlaps with the families the foundation serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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