What Waban does

Waypoint Maine, Inc. (legally Waypoint Maine, formerly Waban / Waban Projects / Camp Waban) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 in Sanford, Maine that delivers a comprehensive lifespan of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its core offerings span Adult Services (group homes, shared living, in-home support, day programs, employment support, case management, and clinical services), Children's Services (Fraser Ford School, a Special Purpose Private School for PreK-5 with autism and developmental disabilities; Waypoint Kids inclusive daycare for ages 2.5-5; behavioral health day treatment; and clinical services), and Remote Support Services — a smart-home-enabled program launched in 2020 that was the first of its kind in Maine, using iCoaches, base/satellite stations, 2-way intercoms, 360 cameras with privacy controls, stove-support controls, and contact/motion sensors to enable independent living. The organization also operates the TREE Center (a four-seasons nature-based experiential learning program) and SecureRMS, a 15,000-square-foot secure document destruction social enterprise that employs adult members.

Waypoint generates revenue primarily through MaineCare (Medicaid) contracts, including Section 21 and Section 29 waivers, supplemented by individual and corporate donations, signature fundraising events (Music Fest, the annual golf tournament series, and the legacy Tele-Fest), raffle and merchandise sales, and commercial revenue from SecureRMS. Shared Living providers are paid a $135/day stipend as independent contractors, while direct services to members are largely reimbursed by government payors. The go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: families, state agencies, schools, and healthcare providers refer members into Waypoint programs, and the organization reaches new supporters through events, social media, email newsletters, and PR rather than paid advertising.

Following the October 2025 merger with The Progress Center, Waypoint extended its geographic footprint from Southern Maine into Western Maine and the Oxford region, operating from its Sanford headquarters and a regional office in Oxford with a workforce in the 501-1000 band. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by President Dennis Byrd, with executive leadership under Executive Director Jennifer Putnam and CFO Ashley Bjornson. The organization is licensed by the Maine Department of Child Care Licensing and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and is not part of any parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership structure.

Name

Waban

Legal name

Waypoint Maine, Inc.

Website

https://waban.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Waypoint Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 that provides residential, educational, clinical, and remote-support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Southern and Western Maine, funded primarily through MaineCare, donations, and social enterprise revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care programs
• Special education services
• Remote support technology
• Developmental disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and MaineCare: Waypoint receives funding through MaineCare (Medicaid) for services provided to individuals with disabilities. Services include residential programs, case management, clinical services, and support for individuals with Section 21 or Section 29 funding.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. Waypoint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
3. Special Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from annual events including Music Fest, golf tournaments, and other community fundraising events. Sponsorships from businesses at various levels (gold, silver, bronze).
4. Social Enterprise - SecureRMS: SecureRMS secure document destruction company generates revenue through commercial document destruction services. The business employs adult members and operates from a 15,000-square-foot building.
5. Merchandise and Raffle Sales: Sale of raffle tickets (e.g., $5 per ticket) and merchandise at events. Proceeds support programs and services for children and adults with special needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Waban (operating as Waypoint) is a nonprofit human services organization that provides a comprehensive suite of disability support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maine. Its offerings include residential programs (group homes, shared living, in-home support, and remote support with smart home technology), day programs, special-purpose private schooling and inclusive daycare, case management, and clinical services, all delivered directly by Waypoint staff across its own facilities and member homes.

Product overview

Waypoint Maine (formerly Waban Projects) is a nonprofit human services organization offering a comprehensive suite of support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio including Adult Services (residential, day programs, case management, clinical services), Children's Services (Fraser Ford School, preschool/daycare, case management, clinical services), Remote Support Services (smart home technology and remote monitoring enabling independent living), and Shared Living programs. Additionally, the organization operates SecureRMS as a social enterprise. Services are provided across Southern and Western Maine following the merger with The Progress Center in 2025. Founded in 1966, the organization celebrated 60 years of service in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fraser Ford School: Certified Special Purpose Private School for children from Pre-K through grade 5 with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities, located in Sanford, Maine.
• Fraser Ford Child Development Center
• SecureRMS
• The TREE Center
• Waypoint Kids
• The Neighborhood Network

Products and services

• Adult Services Residential programs supporting adults 18+ with intellectual or developmental disabilities in community-based settings (group homes, shared living, in-home support), day programs providing life skills, socialization, training, volunteer options, and work opportunities, plus case management and clinical services for adults and their families.
• Children's Services Licensed and certified educational and behavioral health day treatment programs for children with autism, developmental, and other disabilities, including the Fraser Ford School special purpose private school (PreK-5), Waypoint Kids inclusive daycare (ages 2.5-5), children's case management, behavioral health home services, and outpatient therapy.
• Remote Support Services Remote monitoring and smart home technology services enabling adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes or Waypoint-owned apartments, with iCoaches (experienced Direct Care Professionals) providing 24/7 skill development, activities of daily living coaching, cooking and kitchen safety support, medication reminders, and safety monitoring.
• Shared Living Home-based residential option where families or individuals share their homes and provide care for adult members with intellectual or developmental disabilities; providers receive a $135/day stipend, training, and 24/7 on-call support from Waypoint.
• SecureRMS Secure document destruction social enterprise that generates commercial revenue through document destruction services while employing adult members with disabilities in a 15,000-square-foot facility.
• Fraser Ford School Certified special purpose private school for children in preschool through fifth grade with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities, offering year-round educational and behavioral health day treatment with on-site speech, physical, and occupational therapies within an applied behavior analysis model.
• Waypoint Kids Preschool and Daycare Licensed, year-round, inclusive daycare program for typically developing children between ages 2.5 to 5 years, preparing children for kindergarten alongside peers with and without disabilities.
• Music Fest Raffle Raffle tickets sold at $5 each tied to the Music Fest fundraising event, with donated prizes (Weber Grills, Adirondack chairs, fire pits) and online sales continuing through the event date; proceeds support Waypoint programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.9 million raised through Music Fest events over 60 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Progress CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025The Progress Center officially merged with Waypoint Maine on October 3, 2025. For over forty years, The Progress Center provided individualized services for adults, children, and families living with disabilities. The merger unites two organizations with deep roots in Maine and a common vision of compassionate, community-based care, expanding services across Southern and Western Maine.
• BreezelineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Music Fest 2026. Breezeline is a regional sponsor supporting Waypoint's annual fundraising events.
• Central FurnitureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and donor of raffle items (Adirondack chairs, fire pit, Weber Grill) for Music Fest. Central Furniture sponsored the Music Fest event.
• CGIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Music Fest 2026. Also served as gold sponsor for golf tournament.
• Kennebunk SavingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Music Fest 2026 and recipient of Power of Community Award for outstanding support and inspirational community leadership.
• Partners BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Music Fest 2026. Gold sponsor of both 13th and 14th annual golf tournaments supporting Waypoint Olympians.
• Patco ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Music Fest 2026. Gold sponsor of golf tournaments.
• American SecurityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of 13th and 14th annual golf tournaments.
• CGI Business SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of golf tournaments.
• HM PaysonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and first place team at both 13th and 14th annual golf tournaments.
• Garnsey BrothersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of 13th annual golf tournament.
• Law Office of Jessie KrallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of 13th annual golf tournament.
• Marc MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of 13th annual golf tournament.
• CignaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of 14th annual golf tournament.
• Hussey SeatingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of 14th annual golf tournament.
• Genest ConcreteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of 13th annual golf tournament.
• Jeffrey Simpson, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of 13th and 14th annual golf tournaments.
• Charles A. Plante & SonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of 14th annual golf tournament.
• York HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• Gorham Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• Kennebunk SavingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• Southern Maine Health CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• MEMICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• Cunningham & AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• The Legends 104.3 FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tele-Fest 2022.
• Shipyard & River JunctionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Beer Garden at Music Fest events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with state and local chapters delivering residential, day, and case management services. Comparable mission and service mix at scale.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large national provider of home and community-based health and behavioral services, including I/DD and behavioral health supports. Comparable as a scaled multi-state incumbent in the same service category.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability nonprofit providing direct services including residential, day programs, and assistive technology for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable at the mission and service-line level.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, and specialized programs. Comparable at the service-line level and represents the scaled, multi-state model Waypoint could aspire to.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit offering disability services including residential, day programs, employment support, and autism services. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar populations with a wider geographic and program footprint.

Direct peers

• Kennebec Behavioral Health: Maine-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, case management, and developmental services. Comparable as a regional direct peer delivering clinical and community-based services to overlapping populations.
• Pine Tree Society: Maine-based nonprofit providing services for people with disabilities across the lifespan, including residential, day, and community-based programs. Highly comparable as a regional I/DD services peer serving overlapping Maine geography.
• Dungarvin: National provider of residential, supported living, and day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable as a service-line peer focused on community-based I/DD supports.
• John Murphy Homes: Maine nonprofit providing residential, day, and community support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as a regional direct peer in Maine I/DD services.

Regional players

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Regional nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Comparable service portfolio and nonprofit operating model in a different geography.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIJlb90qiFlJ3SUhwEO6Okg
• Facebookfacebook.com/117621634971013
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2977268
• Instagraminstagram.com/waypointmaine
• Xx.com/wabanmatters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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