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20Fathoms educates and connects entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to build thriving businesses and create economic opportunity in Northwest Lower Michigan. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we rely on the support of our community to help us do this work.
By making a financial gift to 20Fathoms, you’re supporting programs and services that promote entrepreneurship in our region. Your donation helps entrepreneurs access the programming, funding, and coaching they need to establish successful businesses in our region.
Together, we are mobilizing innovation and entrepreneurship to create year-round and high-value jobs, an engaged workforce, and thriving families in our community. View our latest impact report (pdf).
The Traverse City Center of Entrepreneurship, d.b.a. 20Fathoms, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN 82-4116553
Your donation to 20Fathoms helps ensure that we’re able to deliver entrepreneurial programs that educate, fund, and support the entrepreneurs who are creating the businesses that deliver economic opportunity and prosperity in our communities for generations to come.
If you have any questions about supporting 20Fathoms, please contact Wes Sovis, Manager of Development. Call 231-938-6519 or click the button below to send an email.
We accept gifts by credit card, check, cash, stock, qualified charitable distributions from your IRA, donor-advised funds, real estate, planned giving, employer matching, and gifts-in-kind. (EIN 82-4116553)
“I support the 20Fathoms ecosystem so that career diversification and growth can continue in the Grand Traverse region. My dream, which is shared by the 20Fathoms community, is to create an economy in northern Michigan in which the young children of today can be a part of, and contribute to, when they are adults.”
“As a monthly donor to 20Fathoms, I give because I’m passionate about expanding opportunities for everyone in our community. 20Fathoms is building a diversified economy and creating great jobs, supporting and empowering each entrepreneur, each career explorer, each individual every step of the way.”
“I donate to 20Fathoms to support their important mission to grow innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. Having moved here from Boston in 2016, I’ve seen first-hand the progress and impact that their talented team members have had towards meeting this goal. I’m optimistic about the future for this region’s start-up community.”
“In just five years, 20Fathoms has become a strong regional technology leader and supporter of entrepreneurship, and in doing so is creating the jobs and skilled workforce for our future. As a local business owner, I recognize the importance of this work and feel privileged to be able to support the 20Fathoms community.”
November 20, 2025
20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the November 18 TCNewTech pitch competition. First Place SampleCSI won the First Place Award, receiving an award of $5000. The SampleCSI pitch was presented by Russell…
November 14, 2025
20Fathoms is pleased to announce that audience registration is open for the IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey on Dec. 5, 2025. IndigiPitch is an energizing pitch competition that will showcase Michigan’s vibrant Native American…
November 5, 2025
20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on November 18, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: LacuumLacuum builds…
