Over the past two years, the WHI received a series of funds to support its work. This included $30,000 from the St. Joseph Mercy Health System, $30,000 from the University of Michigan Health System, $12,315 from Washtenaw County United Way, $10,000 from Washtenaw County, $10,000 from the Ann Arbor City Council, $5,500 from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, a $5,000 personal contribution, $1,000 from the Ypsilanti City Council, and a $500 donation from the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy.