Fast Facts

Strategic Grantmaking:

Resource on philanthropy and community investing
$39 million in community grants supporting all fields, geographic areas and populations, including $5 million in scholarships

Scholarship Services:

$26.6 million distributed in scholarships over the past 15 years
Second largest post-secondary scholarship provider in Hawai‘i
First community foundation in the nation to provide online application process

Private Foundation Services:

Provide a variety of professional philanthropic services, including grantmaking planning and evaluation
Offer administrative and marketing/communication services

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Vision & Mission

Our family, our neighbors, our community, our precious environment - it's the preservation of these things that motivates us to strive toward our vision of Hawai‘i and mission of Hawai‘i Community Foundation.

Our Vision

We want to live in a Hawai‘i where people care about each other, our natural resources and diverse island cultures - a place where people's ideas, initiatives and generosity support thriving, responsible communities.

Our Mission

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation helps people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every island community.