Measurable Community Benefit for Native Hawaiians.
Kahiʻolani Foundation exists to preserve Hawaiian culture and strengthen Native Hawaiian opportunity through education, cultural programs, and essential services. We publish a public, quarterly-reconciled Transparency Ledger to document our community reinvestment, cash contributions, sponsorships, and in-kind/pro bono support.
…by doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time
Nā Kapuaʻi o Nā Kūpuna, Nā Ala no Ka Lā ʻApōpō
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION (NHO) | SBA CONTROLLING ENTITY APPROVED
On October 9, 2026, the SBA approved Kahiʻolani Foundation as a recognized Controlling Entity. As a Native Hawaiian Organization, the Foundation is authorized to sponsor and support entity-owned firms applying to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Individual firms require separate SBA certification. Read the announcement
Our Impact
Ledger-Backed Proof
Latest Community Reinvestment
Recent ledger entries, cash, sponsorships, and in-kind/pro bono support, published for accountability.
He puke moʻolelo ākea no ka hāʻawi a me ka hana lawelawe.
| Date | Recipient | Type | Amount / Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Mid PAcific Institute | Cash | $5,000 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | American Film Institute | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Shriners Hospital for Children | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Hanalani Schools | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | May Day Programs (Hanalani + Island Pacific Academy) + Hawaiʻi Theatre Spring Concert - FY2025 | In-Kind | ~$23,000 |
Our Giveback Programs
No nā keiki, nā kūpuna, a me ke kaiāulu — e paʻa ka lāhui.
We deliver direct community benefit through programs you can verify: services delivered, hours served, and dollars reinvested. We prioritize Native Hawaiian keiki, kūpuna, families, cultural institutions, and Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses.
Hula Education
Perpetuating Hawaiian culture through hula instruction and culturally grounded programming at partner schools and community organizations.
Who it benefits: Native Hawaiian keiki and local students through cultural identity, discipline, and ʻike kupuna.
How we measure: Hours served and in-kind value are documented in the Transparency Ledger.
Cybersecurity Services
Free and low-cost cybersecurity assessments, hardening guidance, and incident readiness support for Native Hawaiian organizations and Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses.
Who it benefits: Native Hawaiian-owned businesses and nonprofits that need practical protection without enterprise budgets.
How we measure: Pro bono hours, in-kind service value, and supported partners are logged in the Transparency Ledger.
Cultural Ambassador
Advancing Native Hawaiian visibility and opportunity through cultural advocacy, education, and representation, locally and internationally, while maintaining respect and accuracy.
Who it benefits: Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, students, and community institutions through increased visibility and support.
How we measure: Engagements delivered and in-kind/pro bono value are recorded in the Transparency Ledger.
Our Commitment
"It is our kuleana to give back to our community and ensure that the resources we have earned are used to support and uplift our people."
Partner With Kahiʻolani
Bring Us a Need. Fund a Measurable Outcome.
E lawe mai i ka pono; e hana pū kākou.
If you serve Native Hawaiian communities, or you want to fund accountable impact, we'll route you to the right program quickly. We publish our reinvestment in a public ledger because trust requires evidence.
Accountability by Design
Ma ka mālamalama ka pono, ma ka moʻokāki ka hilinai.
- Public Transparency Ledger (cash + in-kind/pro bono), reconciled quarterly.
- Receipts are redacted to protect personal data and sensitive identifying details.
- In-kind values are supported by internal valuation memos (documented hours × comparable market rates).
- Board oversight and reconciliation controls support audit readiness.
How Funds Flow
Ma ka mālamalama ka hilinaʻi.
Community benefit is not a slogan, it's a flow of accountable actions. We deliver programs, document cash and in-kind support, retain evidence, and publish the results through a public, quarterly-reconciled Transparency Ledger.
- COI disclosures
- Quarterly reconciliation
- Receipt redaction
- Hula Education
- Cybersecurity Services
- Cultural Ambassador
- Transparency Ledger entry
- Valuation memo (if in-kind)
- Redacted receipt/proof link
- Partner confirmation (where feasible)
Quarterly Impact Memo
Get the quarterly ledger update and impact summary. One email per quarter, no spam.