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Child Care Stimulus Grant Program |
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...Child Care Stimulus Grant Program
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), together with the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS), have announced up to $15 million of Hawaiʻi’s federal Corona
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Holomua Marine Initiative |
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The Holomua Marine Initiative will support broad public participation and incorporate expert scientific and cultural guidance to achieve the goal of restoring abundance to Ha
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Grants and Scholarships For Community Causes and Students |
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The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is honored to provide a wealth of financial support to qualified students and nonprofit organizations throughout Hawai‘i.
HCF inv
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Grants Landing 090924 |
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The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is honored to provide a wealth of financial support to qualified students and nonprofit organizations throughout Hawai‘i.
HCF inv
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Maui Strong Fund - Natural Historical & Cultural Resources |
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...Natural, Historical & Cultural Resources – Areas of Focus
GRANT CATEGORIES
Natural and Cultural Resources
Technology, Logistics, and Transportation
Natural and Cultural Resources
All Hands a
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Scholarship FAQs |
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2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP SEASON TIMELINE
Every year, scholarship season is a busy one at HCF, with all the planning and preparation that goes into administering
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Connecting for Success Program |
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The Career Connected Learning (CCL) grant program provides funding to organizations serving Hawai‘i Island to provide access to STEM learning that is tied to actual career op
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Career Connected Learning |
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The Career Connected Learning (CCL) grant program provides funding to organizations serving Hawai‘i Island to provide access to STEM learning that is tied to actual career op
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Professional Advisors - A Mixed Bag: Budget Legislation |
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...SPRING 2022
A Mixed Bag: Budget Legislation
With President Biden’s Build Back Better 2022 budget reconciliation bill still pending <https://www.vox.com/2022/3/16/22955410/build-back-better-s
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Greatest Hits - Geographic Impact |
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...West Hawaii Fund
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This fund was established by a small group of donors who wanted to create a permanent charitable resource for communities in West Hawaii.
Thanks to
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Strengthening - Island by Island - West Hawai‘i Fund |
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HAWAI‘I ISLAND
West Hawai‘i Fund
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Celebrating a 20-year legacy of partnerships, community and charitable giving
It is hard to believe a gift
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Scholarship FAQs (Copy) |
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HOW TO APPLY
1 All applications are processed online.
2 Here is a checklist of steps for completing your online application (AD). Login to our Scholarship Ma
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Professional Advisors - Bright Spots in the Midst of Economic Challenges |
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...FALL 2022
Bright Spots in the Midst of Economic Challenges
Bear markets aren't much fun for anyone. But that doesn’t mean charitable giving commitments have to be put on hold. If your client
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Professional Advisors - Philanthropy: A Team Sport |
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...SUMMER 2024
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Philanthropy: A Team Sport
At first glance, you may think of charitable giving as mostly an individual act. Certainly, most of the time, the ac
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Maui Strong Fund - Grantees |
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...Maui Strong Fund Grantees
50th State FO.OL.S. <https://www.50thstatefools.com/> - $5,000
Awarded 1/30/2024
Phase 3
Dedicated to preserving the tradition and heritage of the fire service and t
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Support Hawaii's College Students |
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Education is the gateway to an improved future.
As the cost of a college education has grown, the amount of feder
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The West Hawaii Fund |
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Celebrating a 35-year legacy of partnerships, community, and charitable giving
It is hard to believe that a gift of $250 could help transform a community into a
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2021 Annual Report - Growing Strong Together |
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...Aligning HCF’s CHANGE Framework with Oak Foundation’s mission has created a partnership that can leverage lasting, positive change
Bro-Dee K. is the first in his ‘ohana to attend college. Part of
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Honoring the Legacy of Jane Renfro Smith |
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Honoring the Legacy of Jane Renfro Smith
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In Memoriam: Jane Renfro Smith
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jane Renfro Smith.
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Support Hawaii's College Students 110824 |
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Education is the gateway to an improved future.
As the cost of a college education has grown, the amount of feder
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Grant FAQs |
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What does Hawai'i Community Foundation fund?
Currently, our competitive grantmaking is defined around a variety of program areas. Some are targeted to populatio
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Grant FAQs (Copy) |
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What does Hawai'i Community Foundation fund?
Currently, our competitive grantmaking is defined around a variety of program areas. Some are targeted to populatio
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2021 Annual Report - Achieving Equity by Extending Trust |
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...A new approach to philanthropy is helping build more equitable relationships between community foundations and nonprofits.
It’s long been a nonprofit truism that you can’t make the world a better
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Open Applications 082823 |
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...Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations. Our core programs are designed to support a stronger nonprofit secto
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Professional Advisors - Mid-year Reminders for Charitable Giving |
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...SUMMER 2024
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Mid-year Reminders for Charitable Giving
As we bid aloha to summer, we have some tips to share as you support your clients’ chari
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Support Hawaii's College Students 103024 |
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[image: Two students smile together while using a laptop.]
Education is the gateway to an improved future.
An estimated 75% of today’s college students must balance school
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Professional Advisors - Sifting Through It |
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...WINTER 2024
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Sifting Through It: What’s on the Legislative Menu that Could Impact Charitable Giving?
We all know that the new year and a new adm
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Professional Advisors - Beyond Tax Season |
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...SPRING 2025
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Beyond Tax Season: The Advantages of Donor Advised Funds
After tax season, many clients look for ways to strategically manage their charitable giving. D
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Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund |
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Hawaii Children's Trust Fund
The Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund (HCTF) was established in 1993 by state legislation, Chapter 350B of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
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Open Applications |
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...Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations. Our core programs are designed to support a stronger nonprofit secto
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Advisor Highlight: William “Kumu” Belcher |
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...FALL 2022
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Advisor Highlight: William “Kumu” Belcher:
4 Great Ways to Help your Clients Reach their Philanthropic Goals
From helping a client set up the donati
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Capacity Building for CDFI |
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For many individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Hawaiʻi, getting access to much-needed financing can be difficult.
That’s where Community Development Financial Ins
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Open Applications 060624 |
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...Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations. Our core programs are designed to support a stronger nonprofit secto
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Focus Your Giving |
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Make a lasting impact with your giving.
As your partner in philanthropy, Hawai‘i Community Foundation makes it easy to realize your giving goals through a charitable fund.
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Kukio Community Fund |
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...Kūki‘o Employee Scholarships
The Kūki‘o Community Fund believes that young people deserve the opportunity to succeed and began offering scholarships to further the education of college-bound Kūk
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History of Giving in Hawaii |
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When Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai in 1992, the scale of community giving became known as the Iniki Effect.
When the Challenger rocket disaster of 1986 took the life of astro
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Daring to Lead: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership |
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<https://issuu.com/hcfhawaii/docs/daring-to-lead-2011-main-report_062_e214f2c3cdd8a5?e=1137810/33098572>
Daring to Lead: A National
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The Center - Professional Scholarships |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Educational Scholarships
Professional Partners Educational Scholarship
Summary: Hawaii Community Found
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The Center - Professional Scholarships |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Educational Scholarships
Professional Partners Educational Scholarship
Summary: Hawaii Community Found
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CHANGE - Natural Environment - Spotlight |
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...Natural Environment
Keeping Fresh Water Abudant
It’s easy to take water for granted. But with a decrease in rainfall, an increased demand from visitors and resident populations, and a decline in
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Year-End Giving |
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...Tax-Saving Ideas
As we approach the end of 2024, take a look at this one-page brief packed with tips and strategies to help you save on taxes as you make your year-end gifts.
2024 Giving and Gran
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Kukio Community Fund |
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...Kūki‘o Employee Scholarships
The Kūki‘o Community Fund believes that young people deserve the opportunity to succeed and began offering scholarships to further the education of college-bound Kūk
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Kukio Community Fund |
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...Kūki‘o Employee Scholarships
The Kūki‘o Community Fund believes that young people deserve the opportunity to succeed and began offering scholarships to further the education of college-bound Kūk
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Year-End Giving |
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...Tax-Saving Ideas
As we approach the end of 2024, take a look at this one-page brief packed with tips and strategies to help you save on taxes as you make your year-end gifts.
2024 Giving and Gran
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Professional Advisors - HCF: Year-end charitable gifts and grantmaking |
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...FALL 2022
Year-end Charitable Gifts and Grantmaking Deadlines
Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) is here to help you and your clients with end-of-year charitable gift and grant plans. To ens
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Professional Advisors - Tax tips to keep you on your toes |
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...SPRING 2023
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Tax tips to keep you on your toes
Tax deductibility of donations has changed with the times, and another piece of in-process legis
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Notice of Non-Discrimination |
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The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, ethnic group identification, creed, sex (
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Professional Advisors - Clients Want to Know: What’s Deductible and What’s Not? |
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...FALL 2023
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Clients Want to Know:
What’s Deductible and What’s Not?
As an advisor, you’re already working with clients on finan
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Maui Strong Fund - Apply for a grant |
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...In 2025, the Maui Strong Fund is still committed to providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wi
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Professional Advisors - Tax Law Twists and Turns: Five Developments Impacting Charitable Giving |
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...WINTER 2023
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Tax Law Twists and Turns: Five Developments Impacting Charitable Giving
We understand that charita
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Strengthening - Maui Strong - Apply for a grant 040224 |
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...The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires. Maui Strong Fund gr
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Meet Peter Ho |
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Meet Peter Ho: Chair of HCF’s Board of Governors
As the chair of HCF’s Board of Governors, Peter Ho has devoted a significant amount of time and expertise to help lead the f
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Strengthening - Maui Strong - Apply for a grant 052225 |
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...In 2025, the Maui Strong Fund is still committed to providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wi
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Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby's International Realty Charitable Fund |
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DONATE NOW
Established in 2014, the Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty Charitable Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) serves as a coll
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The Center for Professional Advisors - Give Now |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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The Center for Professional Advisors - Give Now |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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The Center for Professional Advisors - Give Now |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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The Center for Professional Advisors - Give Now |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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The Center - Give Now 081224 |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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The Center - Give Now 081224 |
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...Giving Toolkit <https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/professional-advisors/thecenter> | Give Now
Help your clients enhance giving while living with the following fund options
Donor Advised F
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Travel Scholarship Application |
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For Neighbor Island Nonprofit Organizations
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) is offering a limited number of travel scholarships for neighbor island nonprofit
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Community Grants |
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...The Community Grants program provides project or program-based funding to nonprofit organizations benefitting the communities and people of Hawai‘i. We believe that those working closest to the peo
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The Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center Launches |
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QA with Dana Okano on the launch of the Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center
In January 2024, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation announced the official launch of the
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Investing/Giving - Create a Fund |
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...Create a Donor Advised Fund
A donor advised fund (often referred to as a DAF) at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation is an extremely popular philanthropic vehicle that is simple to create, convenient
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Community Grants 040425 |
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...The Community Grants program provides project or program-based funding to nonprofit organizations benefitting the communities and people of Hawai‘i. We believe that those working closest to the peo
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Maui Strong FAQs 052225 |
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...FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
How can I support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui?
Monetary donations can be made to the Maui Strong Fund of HCF <https://www.hawaiicommunityfounda
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Health and Wellness Grants |
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The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Health and Wellness Grant Program awards funds to organizations supporting positive changes to the ecosystem of health led by communities a
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Health and Wellness Grants 100324 |
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The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Health and Wellness Grant Program awards funds to organizations supporting positive changes to the ecosystem of health led by communities a
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