People trained
Individuals who complete hands-on maker education through The School and gain real, marketable skills.
Impact and roadmap
From one shop to a national network
MakerCraft is in its foundation phase, building the model that scales. Here's where we are and where we're headed.
Accountability
How we measure impact
MakerCraft succeeds when the nonprofit creates consistent supply, the platform enables connection, the for-profit captures value, and media amplifies impact.
Maker income
Revenue earned by makers selling through The Shop, the online marketplace, and their own storefronts.
Marketplace volume
Total products listed and sold across all channels, reflecting the ecosystem's productive output.
Community growth
Active makers, app users, and community members engaging with the ecosystem and each other.
The path
Scaling phases
A deliberate path from one location to a distributed maker network.
- Phase 1 · LocalIn progress
Single location, Sedona AZ
- First maker space with 6 shops and 4 studios
- Pilot cohorts: homeless adults, veterans, career changers
- Nonprofit positioning, board development, grant pipeline
- MVP app launch and early community building
- First makers trained, first products sold through The Shop
- Phase 2 · Regional
Multiple sites, marketplace growth
- Second and third maker spaces in Central Florida
- Growing marketplace with proven maker success stories
- Membership revenue and earned income at scale
- Local sponsor and corporate partner relationships
- Media arm producing maker stories and content
- Phase 3 · National
Platform-led scale
- Replicable site model for new markets
- National online marketplace and community
- Premium certifications and digital subscriptions
- B2B partnerships and fabrication-as-a-service
- Competition show and expanded media presence
- Phase 4 · Global
Distributed maker network
- International maker spaces and partnerships
- Platform connecting makers across borders
- Licensing and franchise model for global reach
- The MakerCraft model as the standard for maker education
Foundations
What's already in place
MakerCraft isn't a pitch deck and a promise. The foundation is laid.
501(c)(3) public charity
Legally established nonprofit with IRS determination, positioned for foundation grants, government workforce funding, and corporate sponsorships.
Ecosystem model designed
Complete operating model with The School, The Shop, Media, and App entities. Flywheel, value flow, and scaling phases mapped.
Physical space plans
6 maker shops and 4 creative studios designed for dual-purpose education and production. Equipment lists and layouts ready.
Curriculum framework
Structured training across 15+ disciplines designed by a credentialed educator with a B.S. in Technology Education and 28 years in technology and security leadership.
Digital platform built
Mobile and web app with 82 screens, dual-entity payment routing, AI-powered discovery, and full commerce infrastructure. Built by the founder.
Purpose-built founder
B.S. Technology Education (Virginia Tech), M.S. Architectural Studies (University of Florida), adjunct professor at JMU, 28 years in network security engineering and IT leadership, hands-on maker.
Next milestone
The first maker space
Secure the first physical location in Sedona, equip the shops and studios, and train the first cohort of makers. Every dollar donated accelerates this timeline.
Be part of the impact
Your support accelerates every phase of this roadmap.