When you give to the WMed Innovation Center, you give back to the community. We are a best-in-class entrepreneurial resource center and fully committed to our mission of supporting great ideas, entrepreneurs and innovative companies. We've been serving our community and making an impact in entrepreneurship in Southwest Michigan for more than 15 years.
As a nonprofit, we rely heavily on the generosity and benevolence of our donors. Donations fuel our mission and bolster our vision of being a top entrepreneurial community of choice.
Your generosity provides the essential funding to sustain the growth and development of entrepreneurs and emerging businesses in Southwest Michigan. Of course, donations benefit you, too. The WMed Innovation Center is a part of WMed, which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions in excess of the fair value of goods and services received by the donor may be tax deductible. Please consult your personal tax advisor.
As a donor, there are many ways to support the Innovation Center.
- Program-Specific Donations
Contribute to an area of the Innovation Center that you have a specific interest (e.g., business incubation and growth acceleration programs, the Ideation Station, Launch MI Lab, the business library, the loan fund, etc.).
- Capital Equipment
Fund the acquisition of specific capital equipment to further improve our resources and services, and support the ongoing repair and maintenance of our shared equipment.
- Endowment Funding
Provide the necessary resources to maintain and continue enhancing the quality of our world-class facilities and programs. For more information, click here.
- Tax-Advantaged Philanthropy
Did you know there are several creative ways to make a difference at WMed while benefitting you and those you love? By giving non-cash assets, you can receive significant tax savings, help provide our learners with the resources they need to realize their dreams of becoming physicians and preserve the mission of WMed.
To discuss ways of financially supporting the Innovation Center, planned giving, or additional giving opportunities, contact giving@wmed.edu.