Cummings Properties and Cummings Foundation are working hand-in-hand to create a more inclusive and supportive greater Boston community. Through thoughtfully designed commercial real estate and multi-year philanthropic funding, the Cummings organization empowers autism and behavioral health providers to grow and thrive.
Real Estate Solutions for Autism and Behavioral Health Services
With more than 11 million square feet of space across suburban Boston, Cummings Properties is a trusted partner for service providers supporting neurodiverse populations. Its in-house design, construction, and property management teams deliver tailored environments for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, education, and support.
Cummings Properties Clients Offering Autism Services:
- InBloom Autism Services (Woburn): 10,000 SF ABA therapy center for young children.
- NuPath (Woburn): Expanded repeatedly since 2012; now occupying 12,000 SF customized therapeutic space.
- Aspire Learning Center (Beverly): 20,000 SF academic, therapeutic, and recreational facility.
- SEEM Collaborative (Wilmington and Woburn): 44,000 SF Therapeutic Learning Center plus 25,000 SF SEEM Prep Program serving students ages 3–22 with intensive special needs.
- The North East Educational and Development Supports (NEEDS) Center (Andover and Beverly): 14,000 SF for training, education, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism.
Other autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and behavioral health providers in Cummings’ portfolio include Northeast Arc, RCS Behavioral & Educational Consulting, Devereux Foundation, Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention, and the commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Disabilities. These partnerships demonstrate how purpose-built, accessible spaces enable autism and behavioral health providers to better serve families across greater Boston.
Grantmaking to Strengthen Neurodiversity Support
Cummings Foundation extends the organization’s impact through multi-year grants to nonprofits advancing autism and neurodiversity initiatives across eastern Massachusetts. These awards provide stability and growth opportunities for nonprofits that might otherwise rely on year-to-year funding.
Cummings Foundation Autism Grants:
- Nashoba Learning Group (Bedford): $700,000 to expand adult life skills programming for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children (Boston): $550,000 to support low-income Latino children with autism and disabilities.
- Italian Home for Children (Jamaica Plain): $531,000 to coordinate autism care services.
- May Institute (Wilmington): $305,000 to expand vocational training for students with autism.
- Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (Watertown): $420,997 to support low-income parents of individuals with ASD.
- Northeast Arc (Danvers): $350,000 for facility and program enhancements.
Dozens of additional autism-related nonprofits—including Communitas (Wakefield), Fuse School & Program (Lexington), Bryce's Journey (Boston), and the Flutie Foundation for Autism (Framingham)—have received significant long-term support.
A Local Model for Inclusive Growth in Boston
Cummings’ dual approach sets it apart:
- Cummings Properties delivers accessible, scalable, purpose-built spaces that enable autism service providers to operate effectively.
- Cummings Foundation provides flexible, multi-year funding that sustains and expands programs.
Together, these efforts strengthen greater Boston’s ecosystem for neurodiverse individuals and families.
The Cummings Difference: Empowering Autism Service Providers
Through real estate and philanthropy, the Cummings organization fosters sustainable inclusion and support for neurodiverse populations across Boston’s North Shore, MetroNorth, MetroWest, and beyond.
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