CO-OP | Cooperative Production Inc.

What CO-OP | Cooperative Production Inc. does

Cooperative Production, Inc. (CO-OP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1972 and headquartered in North Dighton, Massachusetts. It serves approximately 300 adults and transition-age students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and acquired brain injuries (ABI) across Southeastern Massachusetts through a network of 31-33 residential homes and 5-6 day program locations. The organization's service portfolio comprises nine integrated offerings: Residential Services, Day Services, Employment Services, Health Care Services, Clinical and Support Services (speech, OT, PT, behavioral support, assistive technology), Brain Injury Services (including the Milestones program), Music 4 CO-OP, and Blended Services. CARF-accredited day habilitation programs and licensed service delivery differentiate it within the Massachusetts provider landscape.

The business model is primarily government-funded: Cooperative Production receives the majority of its operating revenue from Massachusetts state agencies, including Mass Health, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, supplemented by donations, memorial contributions, and fundraising events (Annual Gala, Festival of Trees, Art Show). Services are coordinated through state agency service coordinators and counselors, with eligibility and per-person funding determined by state agencies. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led through state agency referral channels, complemented by community engagement, social media presence, and event-based marketing to recruit both participants and staff.

Operationally, Cooperative Production is led by President & CEO Michael Cancilliere (appointed October 2023) and Chief Operating Officer Kate Robery (joined 2025), with a broader senior leadership team overseeing residential, day, clinical, healthcare, employment, and specialized/ABI services. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Raymond C. Pelote, Esq. There is no parent company, no institutional investment, and no M&A activity disclosed in the data; the ownership structure is independent nonprofit governance. Geographic footprint is restricted to Southeastern Massachusetts with no indication of expansion beyond Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and adjacent counties.

Name

CO-OP | Cooperative Production Inc.

Legal name

Cooperative Production, Inc.

Website

https://cooperativeproduction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cooperative Production Inc. (CO-OP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that provides residential, day program, employment, clinical, and brain injury services to approximately 300 adults and transition-age students with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, funded primarily by Massachusetts state agencies and supplemented by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential programs
• Day habilitation services
• Employment services
• Brain injury services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Dighton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Program Funding: Cooperative Production receives funding from multiple Massachusetts state agencies including Mass Health, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind to fund residential, day, employment, and clinical services for individuals with disabilities.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on donations, memorial contributions, and fundraising events (Gala, Festival of Trees) to provide additional accessibility items, hardware, and enrichment activities beyond what government funding covers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooperative Production is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization that provides person-centered residential, day program, employment, clinical, and brain injury support services to approximately 300 adults and transition-age students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries in Southeastern Massachusetts. Services are funded through Massachusetts state agencies (Mass Health, DDS, MRC, MCB) and charitable donations, delivered across 31-33 residential homes and 5-6 day program locations.

Product overview

Cooperative Production is a 501(c)(3) non-profit human services organization offering a unified portfolio of integrated disability support services rather than a software product. The organization provides person-centered residential and day programs, employment supports, and clinical services through nine interconnected offerings: Residential Services and Day Services form the core programmatic foundation, supplemented by specialized Brain Injury Services (including the Milestones program), Employment Services, Health Care Services, Clinical and Support Services (speech, OT, PT, behavioral support), Music 4 CO-OP, and Blended Services for customized multi-option plans. All services emphasize community participation and build upon individual strengths, interests, and cultural experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Provides comfortable, secure home life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries, with staff assistance and skills training to support personal lifestyles and community participation. Delivered across 31-33 residential homes in Southeastern Massachusetts.
• Day Services Community day programs offering individualized services including interest-based skill-building, personal development, and recreational, social, and volunteer opportunities, with access to healthcare and clinical support. CARF-accredited day habilitation programs serving adults with IDD and brain injuries.
• Employment Services Job placement services providing full- and part-time employment opportunities drawing on individual strengths and interests, including career assessments, situational work assessments, job coaching, and self-employment options. Delivered in collaboration with local business partners.
• Health Care Services Skilled nursing professionals managing medication distribution and treatment protocols for individuals with complex medical needs, with on-site nursing coverage at day programs and residences.
• Clinical and Support Services Clinical services including speech, occupational, and physical therapy; positive behavioral support; assessment and evaluation; and assistive technology acquisition of electronic communication devices. Available across all agency programs.
• Brain Injury Services Residential and day supports plus job placement assistance for adults with acquired brain injuries, including the Milestones program offering interest-based social and recreational activities with therapeutic services.
• Music 4 CO-OP Music program within community-based day services supporting musical groups and individuals in songwriting and audio engineering skills, including performances and music appreciation opportunities.
• Blended Services Customized service plans blending multiple service options including part-time work, Community Day Programs, self-employment component, and healthcare services to accommodate individual goals and interests.
• Milestones Day program for adults with brain injuries offering individual, person-centered activities and supports including interest-based social and recreational activities with access to therapeutic services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 300 individuals and family members in Southeastern Massachusetts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered venue partner and core partner.

• Century Housevenue partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Event venue for the 2026 Annual Gala located at 107 South Main St., Acushnet, MA
• UMass Medical School Home and Community Based Servicescore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproval and oversight for brain injury services through Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) waivers
• Local School Systemscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partners for transitional services for high school students moving to adult services

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Massachusetts and Greater Boston human services nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical supports to individuals with IDD, brain injury, and behavioral health needs — directly comparable service portfolio and funding model.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Greater Boston-area nonprofit providing residential, day habilitation, employment, and clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries — highly comparable funding mix and service categories.
• BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.): Large Southeastern Massachusetts human services nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services to individuals with IDD and brain injuries — directly comparable geography, funding sources (Mass Health, DDS), and service menu.
• Seven Hills Foundation: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating residential, day, clinical, and neurobehavioral programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries — direct overlap in services, populations, and state funding streams.
• May Institute: Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities — closely comparable service model and target population.

Broad incumbents

• LifeStance Health: National outpatient provider of mental health, autism, and IDD-related clinical services — comparable clinical/behavioral support offering though delivered through a much larger commercial outpatient platform rather than residential programs.
• Riverside Community Care: Large Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit offering IDD, behavioral health, and brain injury services — broader portfolio than CO-OP but operates overlapping residential and clinical programs under similar state funding.
• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide advocacy and service umbrella for the IDD community — broader in mission (advocacy plus provider chapters) but directly comparable in target population, Mass Health/DDS interface, and policy positioning.

Regional players

• MAB Community Services (MAB Inc.): Massachusetts nonprofit providing residential, employment, and independent living services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and those with other disabilities — comparable service structure with a different primary disability focus.

Emerging players

• Criterion Child Enrichment: Special education and early intervention provider in Massachusetts — adjacent rather than directly comparable, but intersects with CO-OP's clinical supports and transition-age programming for high school students moving into adult services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@COOP_1972
• Facebookfacebook.com/883424465078250
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooperative-production

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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