Because philanthropy is an expression of who you are and what you care about—and because your priorities can change over the course of your life—we will help you figure out which of the many ways to give through HCF suits you best. Working with you side by side, we also can review the many vehicles for giving that are available through HCF and tailor your plan to your personal preferences.
However you choose to give or dream of making a difference, the Hawaii Community Foundation helps you bring your charitable goals to life and puts your philanthropic hopes into practice.
Individual Giving
Individuals who come to HCF with the motivation to make a difference in the community have the opportunity to be as involved as they want to be in their philanthropic journey.
Family Philanthropy
Philanthropy can bring significant meaning to families that give. The process of making charitable giving decisions together is a chance to share values and pass on a legacy of caring. HCF can help your family start the conversation about giving and make use of valuable tools that are available to achieve your philanthropic goals.
Funding Partnerships
Funding partnerships at HCF exist in a variety of sectors. By combining resources, these collaborations offer the potential for achieving significant change that can benefit the community over the long run.
Business Philanthropy
More and more companies in Hawaii are coming to recognize the importance of business giving—not only as a way of giving back, but also as a vehicle for helping a company achieve its own goals.
Legacy Giving
You can leave a legacy gift through a bequest in your will or trust that supports a specific charity or any cause that's important to you. Those who have done so know that the assets they leave to the community will have an enduring impact on the causes they care about.
Learn more about ways to give through HCF