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Impact Haven
A Co-working Community to Empower Impact Driven Organizations
The Problem
Across Utah County, hundreds of nonprofit founders are carrying enormous responsibility with limited support. Most are first-time CEOs without the staff, systems, or financial stability required to grow—leaving them isolated and overextended.
Unlike Salt Lake County, Utah Valley has no dedicated nonprofit coworking or community hub, despite strong demand. In a survey of 23 local leaders:
❋ 7 would move in immediately, only 3 said it wouldn’t fit, and 13 want to attend events or learn more.
❋ 75% operate on budgets under $250k.
❋ Top needs: conference rooms (65%), affordable event space (60%), workspace basics, fundraising support (63%), monthly networking (58%), access to studios (47%).
❋ Preferred location: American Fork or Lehi.
There is a clear and unmet need for a centralized, affordable, mission-driven space.
The Impact Haven Model
Impact Haven will be a dedicated coworking and community hub for nonprofits—a place where leaders gain stability, mentorship, and the collaboration they cannot access alone.
Using donated office space, we can offer Kiln-style workspace at 33% of market rate, making it attainable for small and growing nonprofits while sustaining a vibrant community model.
Members gain:
❋ Premium workspace at low cost
❋ Meeting rooms, event space, and collaboration areas
❋ Leadership and fundraising training
❋ A network of funders, mentors, and partner organizations
Think Kiln—but exclusively for mission-driven organizations.
Why We Are the Right Team
Crandall Impact Consulting already supports many Utah County nonprofits with strategy, financial systems, and leadership development. We know where leaders get stuck—and how to help them break through.
We also have partnerships with Legacy Giving Foundation, Factory for Good, UI Charitable, Indie Square, BYU, and others who will strengthen the offering. Multiple proven organizations have expressed intent to join immediately, including:
❋ Leading Saints (20M+ downloads)
❋ Mothers Without Borders (35,000 served in Zambia annually)
❋ Cumorah Academy (400+ alumni worldwide)
❋ Zawadie (80 refugees lifted out of poverty)
❋ Servant Forge (critical work in Kenya)
These are credible, established organizations already making extraordinary impact.
Why Star Mill Is the Perfect Home
Star Mill is an iconic piece of American Fork’s history and part of the Greer family legacy of community-building. Placing Impact Haven here would extend that legacy, turning a restored landmark into a living hub of service and innovation.
The building fits our functional needs exactly: open coworking, meeting rooms, and a gathering space in the most preferred location identified by nonprofit leaders. Community members we’ve spoken with are energized by the idea of bringing Star Mill back to life in a purpose-driven way.
We would steward the space with deep gratitude and care—moving from our basement offices into a home worthy of the work.
The Opportunity for a Building Owner
Star Mill is not a typical real estate asset—it carries generational meaning. This decision calls for stewardship, not just business math.
Nonprofits cannot sustain full-market rent; Indie Square has shown 33% of market rate is the viable threshold. This creates a unique chance to become a founding partner in Utah County’s social impact ecosystem.
We are seeking one of the following:
Option 1
Donated Lease (2–3 years): Low actual cost for high community return; allows us to start small and scale.
Option 2
Partnership model through Legacy Giving Foundation: Retain ownership while receiving financial and social return.
Option 3
Full Building Donation: Donor receives significant tax benefits and the building is preserved for purpose-driven use.
Projected Community Impact
(First 12–18 Months)
❋ Support 30+ nonprofit organizations
❋ Train 100+ leaders in fundraising, operations, and leadership
❋ Provide extensive low-cost event, board meeting, and studio access
❋ Create new partnerships that would otherwise never occur
This is more than office space. It is a multiplier of good.
You Are the Missing Link
We have the data, the partners, and organizations ready to move in.
What we need now is the right building owner to unlock the opportunity.
We welcome a conversation about:
❋ Available square footage
❋ Lease-donation structures
❋ Space layout
❋ Naming opportunities
❋ Partnership with Legacy Giving Foundation
❋ Long-term community impact