As a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), the Kahi‘olani Foundation is controlled by native Hawaiians and its activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. The Kahi'olani Foundation filed articles of incorporation with State of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on August 31, 2021 and was approved as a not for profit entity on September 3rd, 2021.

Kahi‘olani Foundation Overview

• Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO): controlled by Native Hawaiians and activities will principally benefit Native Hawaiians
• Non-Profit: To give back to the Native Hawaiian community

The Kahi'olani Foundation charter defines the mission, objectives and goals of the organization: 

Kahi'olani Foundation Charter

• Established in 2021, Kahi‘olani Foundation is a Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization that helps to enrich distressed and underprivileged Native Hawaiian Keiki (Children) through the education and perpetuation of hula. It is through the practice of this the ancient indigenous art that Kahi'olani Foundation hopes to contribute and encourage the well being of these keiki and the well being of their families and communities through physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Hawaiian curriculum.  
• Kahi‘olani Foundation will serve as a conduit to insure social and economic advancement of Native Hawaiians and our communities.