This Isn't for Everyone.
It's for the Best.
The Founding 500™ is a static record of the first contractors in America who chose to be held to a higher standard and remain in good standing — not because they had to, but because they believed it was right.
You Already Know You're Different
You've built something real. You show up when others don't. You stand behind your work when it would be easier to walk away. You carry insurance not because someone forced you to, but because accountability is part of who you are.
The problem is: the industry doesn't distinguish you from the contractor who cuts corners, dodges callbacks, and disappears after final payment. Until now.
CraftAuthority Alliance exists because the homeowners deserve peace of mind. The industry has no pattern-based, independent trust layer. No standards body that earns its authority through evidence — not advertising dollars. Craft Authority. Join the Alliance.
Civic Duty
You're not just building homes. You're building the standard that protects every homeowner in your state.
Moral Virtue
Integrity isn't a marketing line. It's a daily decision — and the Founding 500™ codifies that decision permanently.
Excellence
This certification isn't bought. It's earned through evidence, maintained through compliance, and revoked for cause.
Prestige
Only 500 seats exist. Once filled, the rate locks at $499/year for life. Your name goes on a national registry so long as you remain in good standing.
The Founding Commitment
Every Founding 500™ member affirms the same principle:
"I submit to verification not because I must — but because the homeowner deserves to know who they're hiring."
This is not a transaction. It is a declaration of professional character.
What Founding 500™ Membership Includes
Upon approval, you receive:
- Unique Member ID + public standing page anyone can verify
- Official Badge Kit — SVG, PNG, email signature, print-ready files
- Proof Pack Checklist — maintain good standing with documented evidence
- Dispute Shield Templates — structured process for dispute resolution (not legal advice)
- Permanent Founding Registry — your name, trade, and state recorded permanently
- Rate Lock — $499/year locked for life while active and in good standing
Founding 500™ Annual Membership
Step 1: Submit Payment
Secure your Founding 500™ seat. Choose your payment plan below.
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Complete the application below. Submission does not guarantee approval — every application is reviewed against CraftAuthority standards.
Once the Founding 500™ fills, new applicants enter Early Ally at $825/year.
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