Waverly Community House

What Waverly Community House does

Waverly Community House (legally "The Waverly Community House," DBA "The Comm") is a private nonprofit community organization headquartered at 1115 N Abington Road in Waverly, Pennsylvania. Founded in the 1920s (firmographic data shows 1920; company history states 1926), the organization has operated as the social and cultural center of the local community for over a century. It serves residents of Waverly and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities through a portfolio of educational, recreational, and cultural programs spanning all age groups. Its offering includes children's programming (Comm Kids, Comm Camp), arts programming (Waverly Small Works Gallery, artist-in-residence classes, the F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship), adult fitness (gym and Fit & Over Fifty classes), tennis, the Destination Freedom walking tours program on local African American and Underground Railroad history, and a wide calendar of annual community events (Waverly Wine Fest, Summer and Fall Concert Series, Cars and Coffee, Holiday Dinner Dance, NEPA Film Festival, Waverly Waddle, Artisans' Marketplace, among others). On-site facilities include the Waverly Memorial Library, Upstairs Thrift shop, Waverly Welcome Center, Maria Wilson Family Room, playground, and tennis courts. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates with 11-50 staff.

Revenue comes from four main streams: program and class fees (e.g., $120 for a 4-week adult acrylic painting series, $40 drop-in per class, $7-$10 per fitness or art class), event ticket sales (e.g., $10 admission for the Waverly Wine Fest, with free events also offered such as the Summer Concert Series), donations and charitable contributions (including a $15,000 Pennsylvania EITC contribution from The Honesdale National Bank), and business sponsorships. Customer segments are local families, children and youth, adults 18+ and seniors 50+, and local artists and craftspeople. Go-to-market is community-led, with customers acquired through word-of-mouth, the organization website (waverlycomm.org), an Instagram presence (@waverlycomm), a quarterly email newsletter ("The Comm Quarterly"), and local partnerships. There is no proprietary technology, digital product, or app offering; the organization's technology footprint is limited to standard digital presence and calendar-subscription integrations (Google, iCal, Outlook). The Comm is structured as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

Waverly Community House

Legal name

The Waverly Community House

Website

https://waverlycomm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waverly Community House (The Comm) is a private nonprofit community center in Waverly, Pennsylvania, founded in the 1920s, that delivers educational, recreational, and cultural programs—including children's activities, arts classes, fitness, tennis, walking tours, library access, and annual events—to residents of the Waverly area and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Community center programs
• Recreational education services
• Cultural event hosting
• Youth summer camp
• Fitness art classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Waverly

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program and Class Fees: Revenue from paid programs including art classes, fitness classes, and children's activities. Fees vary by program type and duration.
2. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from events such as Waverly Wine Fest with ticket purchases required for attendance.
3. Donations and Contributions: Charitable contributions from individuals and organizations supporting the community mission, including $15,000 from Honesdale National Bank through PA EITC program.
4. Sponsorships: Support from business sponsors for events and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Waverly Community House (The Comm) operates a physical community center in Waverly, Pennsylvania offering year-round educational, recreational, and cultural programs. It runs children's programs (Comm Kids, Comm Camp), adult fitness classes, art classes, tennis programs, an art gallery, historic walking tours, and hosts annual community events including a wine fest, concert series, and holiday celebrations. The organization also maintains on-site facilities such as a memorial library, thrift shop, playground, and tennis courts.

Product overview

Waverly Community House (affectionately known as The Comm) is a community center offering a unified portfolio of educational, recreational, and cultural programs and facilities. The organization provides children's programming (Comm Kids, Comm Camp), fitness offerings (gym and fitness classes), arts programming (Small Works Gallery, art classes, F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship), historic walking tours (Destination Freedom), recreational facilities (tennis courts, playground), and hosts annual community events (Wine Fest, concerts, holiday celebrations). Additional amenities include a thrift shop (Upstairs Thrift), a memorial library, and a welcome center. The Comm serves as the social and cultural center of the local community, providing programming across all age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comm Kids
• Comm Camp
• Tennis
• Fitness and Gym Schedule
• Destination Freedom Walking Tours
• Waverly Small Works Gallery
• The F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship
• Annual Community Events
• Upstairs Thrift
• Waverly Memorial Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides year-round programming for all ages

Named customers1 record

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Doug Smith's Dixieland BandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive entertainment provider for the Waverly Wine Fest 2026 event, performing throughout the festival.
• Leanna YatcillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist-in-residence providing acrylic painting classes and adult art education programs at the Comm. Instructor for summer art programming.
• Pat BarnescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE Certified Trainer providing FIT & OVER FIFTY comprehensive total body workout program specifically designed for adults 50+.
• Zummo'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee vendor providing iced and hot coffee at the Cars and Coffee / Waverly Comm Car Show event.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Largest community recreation network in the U.S., offering fitness, youth programming, camps, and community events from neighborhood branches. Directly comparable to Waverly Community House's multi-generational programming model but operating at national scale with a broader range of facilities.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating community-based clubs focused on youth development, including after-school programs, summer camps, fitness, and arts. Highly comparable to The Comm's youth programming (Comm Kids, Comm Camp) and community-center operating model.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Iconic New York community and cultural center offering fitness classes, arts education, children's programs, and signature events. Comparable to The Comm as a nonprofit cultural-recreation hub combining classes, gallery programming, and community gatherings.
• JCC Association of North America: Network of Jewish Community Centers offering fitness, swim, arts, cultural events, and family programming. Closely mirrors The Comm's mix of recreational facilities, arts classes, and all-ages community events housed in a single multi-use facility.
• Commonpoint Queens (formerly Central Queens Y): New York-based community center offering fitness, aquatics, arts, senior programs, and youth camps. Comparable to The Comm as a multi-program, membership- and fee-based community organization serving all ages under one roof.
• The Community House (Birmingham, MI): Independent Michigan community house offering classes, camps, cultural events, and recreational facilities in a single multi-use historic building. Near-identical operating model to Waverly Community House in scale, programming breadth, and nonprofit community-center format.

Others

• National Guild for Community Arts Education: Membership organization supporting nonprofit community arts and education providers, including community houses. Relevant as an ecosystem partner and peer benchmark for the Small Works Gallery, Artist in Residence, and F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship programs.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development nonprofit supporting place-based organizations in underserved areas. Comparable as a funder/peer network for community-based nonprofits like The Comm that anchor local recreation and cultural services.

Emerging players

• Indian Hill Music Center: New England community music and arts organization offering classes, performances, and cultural programming. Compares to The Comm on the arts-education and community-event side, though narrower in scope without fitness or recreation facilities.

Regional players

• Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Philadelphia-based performing arts and cultural venue offering concerts, classes, and community programming. Compares to The Comm on the cultural-events and ticketed programming side, but operates a much larger, destination-scale facility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/waverlycomm
• Xx.com/waverlycomm
• Facebookfacebook.com/waverlycommunityhouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waverly-community-house-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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