We believe in
a better Hawai'i.

That’s why we created the C H A N G E Framework

Six essential sectors

Latest happenings

Recent stories, progress, and news from across the foundation.

Mary Leong Saunders

Meet Mary Leong Saunders, our new vice president of philanthropy.

See-Ming Yim

See-Ming Yim built a career with the support of many others. Now, he’s finding ways to give back.

Housing

HCF and Housing Hawai‘i’s Future share why we must explore all housing solutions to meet family needs.

Hookele

HCF recognizes four outstanding nonprofit leaders at 20th annual Ho‘okele Awards.

105+ years of
community impact

HCF is a steward of more than 1,050 funds, including over 300 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. In 2021, HCF distributed $100 million in grants to the community from funds at HCF, contracts, and private foundations statewide, including $7.1 million in scholarships.

WORK WITH US

A Look Back at 2021: HCF Annual Report

READ THE REPORT

Stories of Impact

Learn more about the people and organizations dedicated to making Hawai‘i a better place.

Kūpuna Care, One Volunteer at a Time

Kūpuna Care, One Volunteer at a Time

Maui nonprofit Nā Hoaloha helps keep seniors healthy and independent.

Maui Keiki

Compassionate Interventions for Maui County Keiki

The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui helps children in challenging situations.

Making-Hawaiian-Culture

Making Hawaiian Culture a Conversation

A Kealakehe community center is making Native Hawaiian cultural practices accessible to all.

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Partner Gateways

HCF offers two online platforms to facilitate access to donor and grantmaking services. The Grants Portal is for our local nonprofits to create an account and apply for grants. DonorSphere is an online portal where donors can interact with their funds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via a secure, password-protected platform. Donors can view fund balances and fund history as well as access funding opportunities and important documents.