Long Island Autism Communities

What Long Island Autism Communities does

Long Island Autism Communities (also referred to as Autism Communities) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 that serves neurodiverse individuals across Long Island, New York, with an operational base on the south shore of Suffolk County. The organization's core mission centers on facilitating inclusive housing for adults with autism and, more recently, broader intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), working through partnerships with families, residential developers, and aligned service providers to create and sustain supported living arrangements. Its primary programmatic offering, Housing Support Services, helps neurodiverse adults transition into and maintain independent or semi-independent living, with the organization acting as a connector and advocate rather than a direct housing operator.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven rather than fee-for-service. Funding is generated through a combination of individual donations, structured giving programs (the Pathway Partners program with tiered giving options including a virtual "buy a brick" component), and recurring fundraising events such as the annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing. The organization maintains a small board with cross-sector expertise in banking, insurance, law enforcement, and healthcare, and has cultivated board-level partnerships with adjacent service organizations including TEI Group and Future Centered Care. This indicates an ecosystem-oriented operating model that relies on partner capacity rather than internal scale.

In 2024–2025, Autism Communities signaled a deliberate strategic broadening beyond autism-only services to include the broader I/DD population, alongside indications of geographic expansion beyond its initial south shore Suffolk County base. The organization does not operate technology products, digital platforms, or AI-enabled services — its value proposition is grounded in human relationships, family advocacy, housing navigation, and community integration. As such, its competitive dynamics are driven by community trust, partner relationships, and local fundraising reach rather than technology or scale advantages.

Name

Long Island Autism Communities

Legal name

Autism Communities

Website

https://autismcommunities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Long Island Autism Communities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2016 that provides housing support services for neurodiverse adults on Long Island, NY, funded through donations, tiered giving programs, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Housing Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Housing support services
• Autism advocacy programs
• Nonprofit housing navigation
• Neurodiverse living support
• Disability housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brightwaters

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts one-time and recurring donations from individuals. Pathway Partner program offers virtual tribute recognition for donors giving $250+ one-time or $10+ monthly. Hosts fundraising events including annual golf outings and Rockin for a Reason events.
2. Venmo and Online Donations: Accepts donations via Venmo @AutismCommunities and online through their website portal.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autism Communities is a non-profit 501c3 organization that partners with families of neurodiverse young adults to secure inclusive housing options, facilitating their transition into independent living in neighborhood apartments along the south shore of Suffolk County, Long Island. The organization collaborates with private developers for creative housing solutions and provides a structured candidate evaluation process including diagnosis verification, residency confirmation, support recommendations, and background checks. Services are offered free of charge to residents, with operations funded through donations, fundraising events, sponsorships, and the Pathway Partners donor recognition program.

Product overview

Autism Communities operates as a non-profit 501c3 organization offering a coordinated portfolio of housing support services for neurodiverse individuals. The core offering is Housing Support Services, which facilitates inclusive housing through family partnerships and developer collaborations, supported by a structured Candidate Evaluation Process. The organization supplements its programs with the Pathway Partners donation program, a Newsletter, Blog content platform, and Events programming including the annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing and Rockin for a Reason fundraiser. All services are unified by the mission to enable independent living for adults with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities on Long Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Support Services
• Candidate Evaluation Process
• Pathway Partners Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded housing support to include both autism and intellectual developmental disabilities

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMark Gregorio, President of TEI Group (Long Island City-based elevator services company with 330 employees), serves on the Board of Directors. TEI Group has expanded from 14 employees to leading metropolitan NY elevator/escalator services provider.
• Future Centered CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllison Kleinman, LCSW, Founder and CEO of Future Centered Care (customized case management for adults with developmental disabilities), serves on the Board. She brings since 2009 advocacy experience in I/DD housing and employment.
• MouthMedia NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRob Sanchez, CEO of MouthMedia Network (podcast network), serves as Board Secretary and Legal Counsel. Hosts 'Actually, It's a Superpower' podcast about autism, dyslexia, and ADHD.
• C.H. Edwards Inc. and Visco Family InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteven Visco, President and Owner, serves on Board of Directors. Both of Steven's children are on the Autism Spectrum; he is passionate about affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities.
• A&D EntrancesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Viteri, President of A&D Entrances (entrance installation company), serves on board and brings fresh approach to fundraising. 15-year business leader passionate about Autism Communities mission.
• TEI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as organizational partner supporting Autism Communities mission.
• A&D EntrancesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as organizational partner supporting Autism Communities mission.
• FiservminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as organizational partner providing financial technology services.
• GreenviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as organizational partner supporting Autism Communities.
• PX FourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as organizational partner supporting Autism Communities.
• Bob and Pam GoldfarbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed supporters and donors to Autism Communities.
• Perlen SteelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• RejuvenolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• MEGAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• CMFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• Southampton TireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• US Auto ForceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• Vantage ElevatorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• Brandow LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.
• Lynbrook Key ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for Rockin for a Reason event.
• JNS Heating ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for Rockin for a Reason event.
• NECDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for Rockin for a Reason event.
• Suffolk County Police Benevolent AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor for 3rd annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering disability services including housing navigation, case management, and family support across autism, I/DD, and other disability populations. Comparable as a broad incumbent disability services provider.
• Autism Speaks: Large national autism advocacy organization funding housing-related initiatives, family services, and transition-to-adulthood programs. Comparable as a broad autism advocacy and family-support incumbent.
• The Arc of the United States: National I/DD advocacy and services organization with affiliated local chapters delivering housing, employment, and family support. Comparable as a broad I/DD housing and advocacy incumbent, though at much larger national scale than Autism Communities.

Direct peers

• Life's WORC: Long Island-based nonprofit providing housing, residential, and support services to individuals with I/DD. Operates group homes and supported apartments across Long Island, directly comparable as a regional I/DD housing provider in the same geography as Autism Communities.
• ADAPT Community Network: New York-based nonprofit providing housing, clinical, and support services to people with I/DD — directly comparable as a NY I/DD housing and family services peer.
• AHRC New York City: Large New York-based nonprofit providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including housing, day programs, and family support — directly comparable to Autism Communities' I/DD housing navigation mission in NY.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest NY-based nonprofits serving people with I/DD, offering housing, employment, and clinical services — a directly comparable I/DD housing and family support provider in the same state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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