First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 70 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 69 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cameron W Nekota 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 525-7777 |
| What to submit | Submit a letter of request detailing the organization's purpose, tax-exempt status, and proposed use of funds. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions. |
What First Hawaiian Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 67 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Lending Inc | To support the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to assist 500 owner-occupant Lahaina homeowners impacted by the wildfire. | $250,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | To support capital campaign to construct permanent facility in Kapolei. | $125,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Corporate campaign pledge. | $100,000 |
| University of Hawaii Economic Research Org | To support economic research relevant to Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. | $50,000 |
| Youth Impact Program | To support Summer Camps for at-risk middle school students from low income, marginalized communities. | $50,000 |
| Parker School | To support the purchase of a 14-passenger van to transport students. | $50,000 |
| Straub Foundation | To support training and emerging technology/equipment at the Straub Burn Center. | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | To support Food Purchase Program: Serving Hawaii's Keiki, Kupuna and Families. | $50,000 |
| Punahou School | To support the redesign and renovation of Cooke Library into the Academy Learning Commons. | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Island United Way | Corporate campaign pledge. | $35,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | To support capital campaign to construct an arts and innovation center and renovate an existing building to create early learning space. | $31,250 |
| Iolani School | To support the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 school year. | $30,544 |
| Hawaii Nature Center | To support program to allow Oahu children to engage in nature. | $30,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | To support Ho'opili Campus capital campaign in West Oahu. | $25,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | To support Phase I upgrade to Pediatric Heart Center. | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Cancer Center | To support Phase I of the "Expanding Cancer Research and Treatment for Hawaii's People" project to bring early clinical research trials to Hawaii and the Pacific Region. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | To support Hope & Help for Homeownership & Stability program which provides pre-purchase education and post-purchase services. | $25,000 |
| Castle Medical Center | To support Kailua Primary Care Expansion Project to expand existing primary care clinic. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Discovery Center | To support School Group Discovery Visit program and upgrade classrooms for Discovery Camps and Preschool programs. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | To support Pacific Music Institute, an intensive music camp for grades 6-12 held in July. | $25,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | To support capital campaign for studio, cultural arts center and education space. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | To support Maui Strong Fund to provide financial resources for the recovery needs of people and places affected by the wildfires. | $25,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | To support Mid-Pacific Global Exchange Academy for all students of Hawaii. | $25,000 |
| Pali Momi Foundation | To support the purchase of equipment for the Pali Momi Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | To support the purchase of buses to transport students to field trips and various extracurricular activities. | $25,000 |
| Kupu | To support the establishment of a state-of-the-art headquarters. | $25,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | To support program to bring vision and hearing screenings to Hawaii public schools. | $25,000 |
| Vision to Learn | To support program to provide vision care for children in underserved communities. | $25,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | To support program to ensure sustainable supply of locally-sourced food. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance | To support the From Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Program, an incubator for local entrepreneurs creating value-added food products. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Agricultural Foundation | To support the Young Entrepreneurs Program to inspire middle and high school public school students to become successful entrepreneurs while focusing on local agriculture. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | To support the Holomua Commitment program to provide iPads for HPU's neediest local students. | $25,000 |
| Kauai Christian Academy | To support Early Childhood Playground Project to renovate pre-kindergarten playground. | $25,000 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation | To support the purchase of a new C-Arm machine for the Total Joint Replacement Program. | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Hawaii | To support early literacy initiatives for fiscal year 2025. | $25,000 |
| Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Foundation | To support the purchase of a 15-passenger vehicle to transport underserved and marginalized youths. | $25,000 |
| Maui United Way | Corporate campaign pledge. | $22,500 |
| Kauai United Way | Corporate campaign pledge. | $20,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | To support building renovations, furnishings, and medical equipment for new facility for the homeless. | $20,000 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | To support advanced leadership program for high school seniors to engage, equip and empower future state-level leaders for Hawaii. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Harrison
- Cameron W Nekota
- Alton A Murakami
- Joel E Rappoport
- James M Moses
- Alan H Arizumi
- Christopher L Dods
- Gina O W Anonuevo
- Corbett A K Kalama
- Donald G Horner
- Neill A Char
- Sharon S Brown
- Lea M Nakamura
- Darlene N Blakeney
Questions people ask
Does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs First Hawaiian Bank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert S Harrison (Chairman and Director), Cameron W Nekota (President and Director), Alton A Murakami (Vice President and Tax Manager) and Joel E Rappoport (VP, Secretary and Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.