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Maui Strong Fund

In response to the devastating fires on Maui, we are committed to supporting the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places of Maui.

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We believe in
a better Hawai'i.

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

Six essential sectors

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Latest happenings

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

$1.2M in Holomua Laulima grants awarded to steward Hawai‘i’s nearshore waters

$1.2M in Holomua Laulima grants awarded to steward Hawai‘i’s nearshore waters.

Recognizing the 2024 Ho’okele Awards

Congratulations to the 2024 Hoʻokele Award winners.

Education, Service, Aloha

Read the 2023 HCF Annual Report for highlights of our work.

Waimea community

18 Richard Smart Fund grants awarded to support Waimea residents.

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107+ years of
community impact

HCF is a steward of more than 1,160 funds, including over 300 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. In 2023, HCF distributed $107.4 million in grants to the community from funds at HCF, contracts, and private foundations statewide, including $7.4 million in scholarships.

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A Look Back at 2023: HCF Annual Report

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News and Stories

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

Workshopping for Culture and Community

Workshopping for Culture and Community

A Lānaʻi nonprofit brings generations together with cultural practice.

The Watercolor Philanthropist

The Watercolor Philanthropist

Clytie Mead leaves a creative legacy and a bigger probability of success for her Hawai‘i Island community.

Art–and Musubi–with Heart

Art–and Musubi–with Heart

Maui students showcase community solidarity after a disaster.

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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.