Foundation Overview

They've funded 65 grants worth $3,584,071

How Much is Being Funded?

Where is The Money Going?

How many Grants?


—Total Assets

$27,796,148

—Total Giving

$3,584,071

—Grant Median

$20,000

Past Grantees 65

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Family Violence And Sexual Assault Institute $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Kahauiki Village (kv) Is A Unique Permanent Housing Project That Addresses Generational Homelessness, With A Goal To Mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences And Trauma That Many Homeless Children And Families Face. They Seek To Build Resilience By Fostering A Neighborhood Culture That Affords Opportunities For Pro-social Experiences. They Hope That Their Efforts Support The Goal That Their Families Can Lead Productive And Fulfilling Lives To Break The Cycle Of Intergenerational Trauma. Design And Implement Program Evaluation To Track Outcomes For Kv Families And Children Served Through Theproject And Establish Feedback Loops To Continuously Improve Client Services, Content, And Delivery. Evaluation Will Utilize A Mixed Methods Approach, Collecting Both Quantitative And Qualitative Data To Capture The Diverse Perspectives Of Client Families, Program Staff, And Allied Providers. 2021
Five Mountains Hawaii $100,000 Kamuela, HI, US Provide Bio-psycho-social Services To Address The Disparities That Exist Among North Hawaii Native Hawaiians And Their Family. 2021
Hawaii Appleseed Center For Law And Economic Justice $10,000 Honolulu, HI, US Prevent Pandemic-related Evictions. Craft And Implement Mediation And Relief Programs That Will Help Sustain The Housing Ecosystem By Facilitating And Encouraging The Payment Of Rent Using Federal Funds While Preventing Homelessness 2021
Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation $10,000 Honolulu, HI, US Food Distribution Program For People In The Tourism Industry That Lost Jobs And Were Impacted By Covid-19. 2021
Hawaii Va Foundation $10,000 Kailua, HI, US Pairs Seniors With A Volunteer Sponsor. The Volunteer Provides Telephone Safety Check-in, Which Involves Socialization, Compassionate Listening, And Telephone Reassurance. The Volunteer Will Also Shop For And Delivers The Client's Basic Needs (food, Supplies, Or Medication) If Needed. 2021
Hawaiian,Community,Assets,Inc $20,000 Honolulu, HI, US Strategic Planning Session Costs 2021
Hawaiian,Community,Assets,Inc $65,000 Honolulu, HI, US Build The Capacity Of Low- And Moderate-incomecommunities To Achieve And Sustain Economic Self-sufficiencywith A Particular Focus On Native Hawaiians Throughmortgage Lending Programs; Micro-loans, Homeownershipasset Building, And Financial Education; And Training Fortransitional Housing And Community Based Organizationseducation And Financial Institutions And Government Entities. 2021
Hawaiian,Islands,Land,Trust $15,000 Honolulu, HI, US Maunawila Heiau Complex Ecological And Educational Program. To Advance The Cultural And Ecological Restoration Of The Manuawila Heiau Complex A Nine Acre Public Preserve. The Program Will Provide Educational Opportunities, Internships To Low-income Youths, And Provide Ecological Stewardship To Maintain The Parcel For Safe Public Access. 2021
Healthy,Mothers,Healthy,Babies,Coalition,Of,Hawaii $15,000 Honolulu, HI, US Mana Mama Program Creates A Strong Foundation For Birthing People And Their Babies Through A Nurse And Midwifery-led Community Care Program, Delivering Quality Maternal And Reproductive Healthcare, While Wrapping Families In Social Services. 2021
Hoiwai,Fund $10,000 Haleiwa, HI, US Support The Philanthropy-serving Organization Uniting And Coordinating Hawaii's Funders To Strengthen The Collective Well-being And Resilience Of The Communities By Creating Opportunities For Connection, Co-learning And Growth To Heal And Transform Hawaii. 2021
Hui,Malama,O,Ke,Kai,Foundation $10,000 Waianae, HI, US Wellness Initiatives For The Children And Families Of Waimanalo 1) Farm-to-table Healthy Snack Program, 2) Board And Stone Carving Classes, And 3) Indigenous Are Wellness Program. 2021
Kaala,Farm,Inc $15,000 Waianae, HI, US Land Based Cultural And Environmental Educational Programs To Serve Native Hawaiians Of All Ages. Maintain Healthy Watersheds Where Hawaiian Traditions Are Carried Forth And The Relationship Between The Land And People Are Fortified To Strengthen The Community. 2021
Ke,Kula,Nui,0,Waimanalo $15,000 Waimanalo, HI, US "kukulu Kaiaulu" Program To Provide And Supportculturally Grounded, Community Driven And Hands-on Programming And Research That Promote Wholistic Wellness, Multi-generational Knowledge, And Community Connectedness. 2021
Kokua,Kalihi,Valley,Comprehensive,Family,Services $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Serve Communities, Families And Individuals Through Strong Relationships That Honor Culture And Foster Health And Harmony Through Programs That Provide Wraparound Support, Supplies, Fresh Produce, Meals And Medicine To Patients During The Covid Pandemic. 2021
Kualoa,Heeia,Ecumenical,Youth,Project $75,000 Kaneohe, HI, US "key Project". Nurture And Promote The Cultural,environmental, Social, Economic And Recreational Well-beingof The Kualoa-heeia Area By Providing Vital Grassroots Civicprograms And Resources That Effectively Serve The Needs Ofthe Diverse Multi-cultural Community. 2021
Kualoa,Heeia,Ecumenical,Youth,Project $20,000 Kahului, HI, US Community Needs Assessment And Curriculum Development For Youth Programs. 2021
Kumano,I,Ke,Ala $60,000 Waimea, HI, US Kumano I Ke Ala (kika) Will Build A Foundation Ofstewardship Of The Land And Place Through Nativehawaiian Cultural Education Programs To Growself-directed, Critical Thinkers For A Sustainable West Kauai.kika's Program Focus Is Land Restoration, Taro Farming,food Security, And Youth Empowerment 2021
Lanai,Community,Health,Center $10,000 Lanai City, HI, US Lanai High And Elementary School Education Andphysical Education School Program. Develop A Trustingrelationship With The Youth; Providing Education On Healthand Wellness; And Development Of Future Workforce. Activitiesinclude Health Education, Screening Programs, Participationin College And Career Fairs And Outreach At Schoolevents/carnivals. 2021
Ma,Ka,Hana,Ka,Ike $75,000 Hana, HI, US Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike (mkh) Will Provide Hana Youth Witha Way To Learn That Makes Sense To Them, That Buildstheir Self-esteem And Shows Them They Have The Powerto Change Their Future 2021
Maui,Swim,Club,Inc $5,000 Kahului, HI, US Replace Old Equipment And Support Learn To Swim Program That Primarily Serves Low To Moderate Income Families. 2021
Molokai,Child,Abuse,Prevention,Pathways $20,000 Kaunakakai, HI, US To Assess, Maintain And Enhance Financial Systems. 2021
Molokai,Child,Abuse,Prevention,Pathways $50,000 Kaunakakai, HI, US Keep Children Safe And Supports Family Well-being Throughprimary Prevention Education. Work In Molokai Schoolson Three Areas: Primary Prevention Education, Advocacyand Evaluation, And Impact. 2021
Partners,In,Development,Foundation $20,000 Honolulu, HI, US We Are Oceania (wao) Program To Respond To Theoverwhelming Need For Support Of Micronesians In Hawaii.provides Direct Services In Language Access, Acculturationtraining, Cultural Expertise, Health Connection Days,pre-employment Training, Census Enumeration, Socialservice Referrals, And Community Newsletters. 2021
Partners,In,Development,Foundation $12,500 Honolulu, HI, US We Are Oceania (wao) Program To Respond To Theoverwhelming Need For Support Of Micronesians In Hawaii.provides Direct Services In Language Access, Acculturationtraining, Cultural Expertise, Health Connection Days,pre-employment Training, Census Enumeration, Socialservice Referrals, And Community Newsletters. 2021
Surfrider,Spirit,Session $15,000 Kailua, HI, US Surfrider Spirit Sessions Provide Adult Mentoring Services And Evidence-based, Gender Responsive And Trauma Informed Programing For At-risk, Adjudicated And Vulnerable Youth On Oahu. 2021
The,Food,Basket,Inc $75,000 Hilo, HI, US Support Distribution Of The Safest And Highest Foodfor Hawaii County Through Their Food Bank Sites As Well Asthrough Outreach Programs And Pantry For Senior Citizens,food Back Packs For Children, Community Supportedagriculture Boxes, Bus Mobile Market And Farmers Market 2021
The,Food,Basket,Inc $15,000 Hilo, HI, US "da Bux Snap" Project To Enlist New Snap(supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Outlets To Provide Snap Recipients Access To Affordable Hawaiigrown Produce. 2021
The,Food,Basket,Inc $20,000 Hilo, HI, US Develop A Project Plan For Hawaii Island's Community Food Center 2021
The,Monkey,Pod $15,000 Waimea, HI, US Keiki In Motion - Nutrition Education, Physical And Mental Activity Program Designed For Elementary And Middle School-aged Children In An After-school Or Summer Setting. The Program Is Composed Of Nutrition Education, Physical Activities And A Learning Environment To Encourage Active Living, Healthy Eating And Mental Wellness. 2021
University,Of,Hawaii,Foundation $200,000 Honolulu, HI, US Support The University Of Hawaii At Manoa School Of Nursing & Dental Hygiene 1) Interprofessional Health Sciences Education And Simulation Program ("hipe Program") And 2) Endowed Professorship To Recruit And Retain Faculty Of The Highest Caliber In The Area Of Interprofessional Education And Technology Supported Learning. 2021
University,Of,Hawaii,Foundation $1,000,000 Honolulu, HI, US Establish The Learning Innovations Endowment To Support The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine In It Its Efforts To Develop And Implement Innovative Curriculum Initiatives, With The Ultimate Goal Of Enhanced Recruitment, Training, And Retention Of The Most Capable And Committed Future Physicians For Hawaii. 2021
Waianae,Community,Re-development,Corporation $150,000 Waianae, HI, US Develop Community Health Hubs (chhs) To Empower Community-based Organizations (cbos) With Rigorous, Scientifically-informed Methodologies And Data Typically Reserved For Academic Research. Chhs Will Serve As A Novel Platform That Offers Cbos The Capacity To Collect And Understand Health Relevant Data From Participants Of Their Community-initiated Programs Along With That Of Their Socialnetwork. Data Will Be Evaluated In The Context Of The Builtenvironment For Health/social/economics/policy Impacts Byacademic Consultants, Which Will Be Routed Back To Thecommunity And Stakeholders. The Information Can Enablecommunity Organizations To Engage Stakeholders Inhealth/wellbeing And Potentially Play A Previously Unrecognizedrole In Prevention 2021
Waimanalo,Health,Center $100,000 Waimanalo, HI, US Waimanalo Health Center (whc) Provides Primary Andpreventive Health Services, With Special Attention Tothe Needs Of Native Hawaiians And The Medicallyunderserved. A Native Hawaiian Healing Practice Andprogram Has Been Integrated, Including A Cultural Healinggarden To Provide Patients And Community Memberswith Healing Plants To Begin Their Own Food And Medicinalgardens And Also Provides Remedies Throughthe Provision Of Healing Services And Classes 2021
Waimanalo,Health,Center $20,000 Waianae, HI, US Waimanalo Health Center (whc) Provides Primary And Preventive Health Services, With Special Attention To The Needs Of Native Hawaiians And The Medically Underserved. A Native Hawaiian Healing Practice And Program Has Been Integrated, Including A Cultural Healing Garden To Provide Patients And Community Members With Healing Plants To Begin Their Own Food And Medicinal Gardens And Also Provides Remedies Through The Provision Of Healing Services And Classes 2021
We,Are,Oceania $37,500 Honolulu, HI, US We Are Oceania (wao) Program To Respond To The Overwhelming Need For Support Of Micronesians In Hawaii. Provides Direct Services In Language Access, Acculturation Training, Cultural Expertise, Health Connection Days, Pre-employment Training, Census Enumeration, Social Service Referrals, And Community Newsletters. 2021
Hana,Retreat $5,000 Hana, HI, US The 'wahine Leader Hui" Is A Peer Support Network Andlearning Community For Women Who Are First-time Nonprofitleaders Early In Their Tenure. Invited Participants Are Leadingnonprofits Who Lift Up The Health Of Our Land. Families Andisland Communities. Retreats Will Blend Connection Toland And Community Where We Gather, Peer Supportfor Each Other's Work, Mentoring Learningopportunities Around Nonprofit Management Andleadership, Dedicated Work Time, Rest And Fun. 2020
Hawaii,Institute,Of,Pacific,Agriculture $2,630 Kapaau, HI, US On January 15. 2020, Hawaii Institute Of Pacific Agriculturetook Six High School Students And Three Teachers Toparticipate In The State Capital Opening Day Of Thelegislative Session. The Students Spent Timeconnecting With Their District Senators And Representativesand Learning About Civics. 2020
Five,Mountains,Hawaii $100,000 Kamuela, HI, US Provide Bio-psycho-social Services To Address The Disparitiesthat Exist Among North Hawaii Native Hawaiians And Theirfamily. 2020
Hawaiian,Community,Assets,Inc $65,000 Honolulu, HI, US Build The Capacity Of Low- And Moderate-incomecommunities To Achieve And Sustain Economic Self-sufficiencywith A Particular Focus On Native Hawaiians Throughmortgage Lending Programs; Micro-loans, Homeownershipasset Building, And Financial Education; And Training Fortransitional Housing And Community Based Organizationseducation And Financial Institutions And Government Entities. 2020
Family,Violence,And,Sexual,Assault,Institute $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Kahauiki Village (kv) Is A Unique Permanent Housing Project That Addresses Generational Homelessness, With A Goal To Mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences And Trauma That Many Homeless Children And Families Face. They Seek To Build Resilience By Fostering A Neighborhood Culture That Affords Opportunities For Pro-social Experiences. They Hope That Their Efforts Support The Goal That Their Families Can Lead Productive And Fulfilling Lives To Break The Cycle Of Intergenerational Trauma. Design And Implement Program Evaluation To Track Outcomes For Kv Families And Children Served Through Theproject And Establish Feedback Loops To Continuously Improve Client Services, Content, And Delivery. Evaluation Will Utilize A Mixed Methods Approach, Collecting Both Quantitative And Qualitative Data To Capture The Diverse Perspectives Of Client Families, Program Staff, And Allied Providers. 2020
Kokua,Kalihi,Valley,Comprehensive,Family,Services $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Serve Communities, Families And Individuals Throughstrong Relationships That Honor Culture And Foster Health Andharmony Through Two Programs, Ho'oulu 'aina Androot's. The Programs Provided Wraparound Support,supplies, Fresh Produce, Meals And Medicine To Patientsduring The 2020 Covid Pandemic. 2020
Imua,Family,Services $10,000 Kahului, HI, US Group Learning Opportunities For Keiki And Families Enrolled Inautism Services At Lmua Family Services. Social, Peerintegration Groups Such As Toddlers With Autism Spectrumdisorder (asd) Entering Preschool And Kindergarten Are Muchneeded Groups That Fall Outside The Typical Scope Of Servicedelivery Yet Have A Huge Impact On Children's Abilities Tosucceed As They Move Into Education And Early Childhoodsettings. Also, Family Support And Training. Coaching Andmentoring Are Critical To The Family Support Of Children Withasd. Currently, These Group Led Activities Fall Outside Ofbilling Insurance Support For Children And Families With Asdbut Are Critical To Their Ability To Thrive In Community Andeducation. 2020
Kualoa,Heeia,Ecumenical,Youth,Project $75,000 Kaneohe, HI, US "key Project". Nurture And Promote The Cultural,environmental, Social, Economic And Recreational Well-beingof The Kualoa-heeia Area By Providing Vital Grassroots Civicprograms And Resources That Effectively Serve The Needs Ofthe Diverse Multi-cultural Community. 2020
Kumano,I,Ke,Ala $80,000 Waimea, HI, US Kumano I Ke Ala (kika) Will Build A Foundation Ofstewardship Of The Land And Place Through Nativehawaiian Cultural Education Programs To Growself-directed, Critical Thinkers For A Sustainable West Kauai.kika's Program Focus Is Land Restoration, Taro Farming,food Security, And Youth Empowerment 2020
Ma,Ka,Hana,Ka,Ike $95,000 Hana, HI, US Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike (mkh) Will Provide Hana Youth Witha Way To Learn That Makes Sense To Them, That Buildstheir Self-esteem And Shows Them They Have The Powerto Change Their Future 2020
Molokai,Child,Abuse,Prevention,Pathways $50,000 Kaunakakai, HI, US Keep Children Safe And Supports Family Well-being Throughprimary Prevention Education. Work In Molokai Schoolson Three Areas: Primary Prevention Education, Advocacyand Evaluation, And Impact. 2020
Partners,In,Development,Foundation $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US We Are Oceania (wao) Program To Respond To Theoverwhelming Need For Support Of Micronesians In Hawaii.provides Direct Services In Language Access, Acculturationtraining, Cultural Expertise, Health Connection Days,pre-employment Training, Census Enumeration, Socialservice Referrals, And Community Newsletters. 2020
The,Food,Basket,Inc $75,000 Hilo, HI, US Support Distribution Of The Safest And Highest Foodfor Hawaii County Through Their Food Bank Sites As Well Asthrough Outreach Programs And Pantry For Senior Citizens,food Back Packs For Children, Community Supportedagriculture Boxes, Bus Mobile Market. And Farmers Market 2020
Ywca,Of,Oahu $12,000 Honolulu, HI, US Support The Fernhurst Strategic Planning Program.the Current Community-based Furlough Program Is The Onlyfemale Re-entry Program In The State And So There Is Achallenge To Remain Vigilant To The Mission And Population Weserve While Still Ensuring The Program Remains Financiallysustainable. Ywca O'ahu Seeks Additional Support Fromexternal Partners And Consultants To Help Strategize Ways Tocontinue To Serve The Justice-involved Population Andeconomically Disadvantaged Women. 2020
Helping,Hands,Hawaii $3,500 Honolulu, HI, US Staff Development For Leadership Team To Improveand Inspire Efficient And Effective Operations That Willtranslate Into Improving Ability To Service The Community. 2020
Waimanalo,Health,Center $100,000 Waimanalo, HI, US Waimanalo Health Center (whc) Provides Primary Andpreventive Health Services, With Special Attention Tothe Needs Of Native Hawaiians And The Medicallyunderserved. A Native Hawaiian Healing Practice Andprogram Has Been Integrated, Including A Cultural Healinggarden To Provide Patients And Community Memberswith Healing Plants To Begin Their Own Food And Medicinalgardens And Also Provides Remedies Throughthe Provision Of Healing Services And Classes 2020
Lanai,Community,Health,Center $15,000 Lanai City, HI, US Lanai High And Elementary School Education Andphysical Education School Program. Develop A Trustingrelationship With The Youth; Providing Education On Healthand Wellness; And Development Of Future Workforce. Activitiesinclude Health Education, Screening Programs, Participationin College And Career Fairs And Outreach At Schoolevents/carnivals. 2020
The,Waipa,Foundation $15,000 Hanalei, HI, US Support Community Poi Day Which Produces And Delivers Poito Critically Ill And Other At Risk Community Members. Renovatewebsite. Strategic Plan Update. 2020
Ymca,Of,Honolulu $10,441 Honolulu, HI, US Provide 5,100 Usda Reimbursable Meals Per Week Fromjuly 29 - 31, 2020 To Children And Teens From Low Incomehouseholds Who Are Eligible For Free School Lunches. 2020
Waianae,Community,Re-development,Corporation $150,000 Waianae, HI, US Develop Community Health Hubs (chhs) To Empowercommunity-based Organizations (cbos) With Rigorous,scientifically-informed Methodologies And Data Typicallyreserved For Academic Research. Chhs Will Serve As A Novelplatform That Offers Cbos The Capacity To Collect Andunderstand Health-relevant Data From Participants Of Theircommunity-initiated Programs Along With That Of Their Socialnetwork. Data Will Be Evaluated In The Context Of The Builtenvironment For Health/social/economics/policy Impacts Byacademic Consultants, Which Will Be Routed Back To Thecommunity And Stakeholders. The Information Can Enablecommunity Organizations To Engage Stakeholders Inhealth/wellbeing And Potentially Play A Previously Unrecognizedrole In Prevention 2020
Pacific,Survivor,Center $7,500 Honolulu, HI, US Develop Short Animations That Provide Simple And Entertaining Education About Trauma-informed Care As Well As The Neurobiology Of Trauma, Resilience, Mental Illness, And Addiction. The Goal Is To Improve Understandingabout Trauma, Addiction, And Mental Health Disorders;increase Compassion For Those Impacted By Trauma; Andto Provide Professionals With Techniques For Interacting Withpatients, Clients And Students In A Trauma-informed Way. 2020
Aloha,Harvest $15,000 Honolulu, HI, US A Volunteer-based, Community-wide Gleaning Projectbased On The Ancient Tradition Of Collecting Excess Freshfood From Farms, Gardens, Restaurants, Even Backyardand Other Sources And Donating It To Those In Need.it Can Reduce The Waste Of Valuable Produce And It Giveslow-income Individuals Access To Fresh, Nutritious Andlocally Grown Foods Not Often Available In Food Pantries. 2020
The,Food,Basket,Inc $15,000 Hilo, HI, US "da Bux Snap" Project To Enlist New Snap(supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Outlets To Provide Snap Recipients Access To Affordable Hawaiigrown Produce. 2020
Aha,Kane,-,Foundation,For,The,Advancement,Of,Native,Hawaiian,Males $10,000 Honolulu, HI, US "he Huewai Ola" Program Which Offers Mentoring,instruction And Inspiration To Families On Native Hawaiiancultural Practices And Skills (e.g. Cooking, Carving, Lomi(native Hawaiian Healing Massage), Mele (nativehawaiian Song), Building Projects And Others).weekly Workshops Provide Instruction To Implement Thepractice Within The Home And Follow-up Withparticipants To Monitor Progress And Provide Support Andevaluate The Program 2020
The,Kohala,Center,Inc $25,000 Kamuela, HI, US "the Full Calabash Fund" Provides Grants To Hawaii Community-based Organizations That Are Purchasing Food From Local Farmers, Ranchers And Food Producers And Providing Food To Community Members In Need. 2020
Five,Mountains,Hawaii $20,000 Kamuela, HI, US Gap Funding For Programs, Equipment, Medical Supplies Support For Covid-19 Pandemic Related Expenses. 2020
Kokua,Kalihi,Valley,Comprehensive,Family,Services $20,000 Honolulu, HI, US Purchase Food For The Food Hub, Support Local Farmers, Hire Farm And Agroforestry Staff, Purchase Food And Outdoorkitchen Equipment, And Advocate For Long-term Foodsecurity In The Community. 2020
Effective,Planning,Innovative,Communication,Inc $8,000 Honolulu, HI, US "shared Parenting In Foster Care" Video To Lessen Thetrauma For Parents And Children When Children Are Removedand Placed In Foster Care. The Video Aims To Change Heartsand Minds And Shift Practice So That Foster Parents Supportbirth Parent Connections To Children While They Are In Fostercare And Family Relationships After Reunification,adoption Or Guardianship. 2020
Hana,Retreat $15,000 Hana, HI, US "hana Ku/noenoe Nights" Program To Focus On Multi-generational Members On The 'ohana Unit And Howfamilial Relationships Are Nurtured. 2020
Ke,Kula,Nui,0,Waimanalo $15,000 Waimanalo, HI, US "kukulu Kaiaulu" Program To Provide And Supportculturally Grounded, Community Driven And Hands-on Programming And Research That Promote Wholistic Wellness, Multi-generational Knowledge, And Community Connectedness. 2020

Contact Information

EIN 990250429
Website http://www.hmsafoundation.org
Address PO BOX 860 Honolulu, HI 96808-0860

Key People (12)

President Mark Mugiishi
Vice,President Kathryn Matayoshi
Treasurer Gina L Marting
Director Michael Broderick
Director Helen Cox
Director Kenneth Nakamura
Director Richard Taafee
Director Linda Ezuka
Director Brandee Menino
Director Lesile Wiklins
Program Office Kaipo Kaukahiko
Administrator Meryam Leong

Forms 990