Donors
You Can Help
Your gift to the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center will help construct a world‑class facility and protect freshwater resources for future generations. You will create a hub for education, freshwater research, technology development, and a collaborative home for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs in Traverse City.
What your Support Makes Possible
- Construction and outfitting of wet labs, specialized labs, and makerspace
- Hands‑on education, professional certifications, and degree programs that build the workforce pipeline
- Research that advances methods and systems to understand and manage freshwater and marine environments
- Business incubation and acceleration that transforms innovations into market‑ready products and new companies
- Exhibits and engagement that inspire the next generation and inform the public
Ways to Give
- Make a philanthropic gift or pledge in support of construction and core program areas
- Explore corporate partnerships and sponsorships for spaces, equipment, and programs
- Contact project leaders to discuss strategic gifts aligned with your mission and impact goals
Giving Inquiries
Matt McDonough
Chief Executive Officer
(231) 409‑4285
matt@discoverypier.org
Katharine Marvin