For more than 105 years, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has worked with every kind of donor who wants to make a difference in our community. We can tailor a program just for you. Want to contribute to a cause, start a fund, or include HCF in your estate plans? We’re here to help. You can find more information on how to create a fund here. To give to HCF’s priority funds, go here.
Contact us!
Our staff are available to provide direct assistance.
Development and Donor Relations Team
Mary Leong Saunders, Vice President of Philanthropy, at msaunders@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5563
Tina Santos, Executive Assistant to the VP of Philanthropy, at tsantos@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5572
Malia Peters, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at mpeters@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5520
Jen-L Lyman, Senior Director of Gift Planning and Advisor Relations, at JLyman@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5596
Terri Alvaro, Senior Director of Donor Relations, at TAlvaro@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5526
Kevin Rapp, Director of Donor Relations, at krapp@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5552
Eric La‘a, Philanthropic Advisor, at elaa@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5557
Maria-Elena Caprio, Philanthropy Advisor, at MECaprio@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5576
Ethan Wung, Donor Services Administrator, at ewung@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5594
Ana Malu-Lainaholo, Donor Relations Officer, at amalulainaholo@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5567
Leo Amador, Donor Services Associate, at lamador@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5507
Kimberly Yuson, Donor Services Associate, at kyuson@hcf-hawaii.org
Kaua‘i
Call Robin at the Kaua‘i Office number (808) 245-4585 or email Robin:
Robin Pratt, Philanthropy Advisor, at rpratt@hcf-hawaii.org
Maui County
Call Inger at the Maui Office number (808) 242-6184 or email them at:
Inger Tully, Director of Philanthropy – Maui County, at itully@hcf-hawaii.org
Hawai‘i Island
Malu Debus, Philanthropy Advisor, at mdebus@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 345-6482
Donor services is also available to help you and can be reached at donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5560.
Donor Information
For questions, contact your philanthropic advisor. Donor Services can also help and can be reached at donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5560.
If you are a fund creator or advisor
If you are a fund creator or advisor, you always have access to fund information through your personalized portal DonorSphere where you can make grant recommendations, check your fund’s balances, review its grant history, or make contributions.
If you have questions about your fund or you would like to open a fund, contact Donor Services at donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5560.
Stories of Giving
Meet some of the generous donors making a difference in Hawai‘i through charitable giving.
Peter Ho on his Approach to Giving
Peter shares his approach to philanthropy, and why he gives to HCF.
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The Watercolor Philanthropist
Clytie Mead leaves a creative legacy and a bigger probability of success for her Hawai‘i Island community.
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Art–and Musubi–with Heart
Maui students showcase community solidarity after a disaster.
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Education, Service, Aloha: Making Hawai‘i a Better Place
From scholarship recipient to foundation president, Dr. David M. K. Mattson Jr. understands the compounding returns on relationships.
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From a Child’s Questions to a Sustainability Movement
Candes Gentry and her son’s cookbook inspired a fund to support sustainable living.
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Designing a Better World through Philanthropy
A scholarship helped get Architectural design firm Group 70 makes giving back part of its company culture.
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Paying it Forward
A scholarship helped get See-Ming Yim through college. Now he’s helping others.
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Celebrating Decades of Success with Philanthropy
For Toichi Takenaka, business anniversaries are the perfect opportunity for giving back.
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A Legacy of Generosity Lives On
Grafton Jhung's philanthropy has helped generations of Roosevelt High School graduates.
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Family Investments
This Maui family gives together to community causes that matter to them.
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Giving Runs in the Family
The Goodale Family Fund will serve Kaua‘i for generations.
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Kaua‘i’s First Female Pharmacist
Betty Bell is making sure Kaua‘i women can forge ahead on their own careers.
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