First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 23-7437822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAMERON W NEKOTA |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 BISHOP STREET, HONOLULU HI 96813 |
| Phone | 8085257777 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Lending Inc | Hilo, HI | To support the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to assist 500 owner-occupant Lahaina homeowners impacted by the wildfire. | $250,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support capital campaign to construct permanent facility in Kapolei. | $125,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $100,000 |
| University of Hawaii Economic Research Org | Honolulu, HI | To support economic research relevant to Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. | $50,000 |
| Youth Impact Program | Honolulu, HI | To support Summer Camps for at-risk middle school students from low income, marginalized communities. | $50,000 |
| Parker School | Kamuela, HI | To support the purchase of a 14-passenger van to transport students. | $50,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support training and emerging technology/equipment at the Straub Burn Center. | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu, HI | To support Food Purchase Program: Serving Hawaii's Keiki, Kupuna and Families. | $50,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | To support the redesign and renovation of Cooke Library into the Academy Learning Commons. | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Island United Way | Hilo, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $35,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Kailua, HI | 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 | Honolulu, HI | To support the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 school year. | $30,544 |
| Hawaii Nature Center | Honolulu, HI | To support program to allow Oahu children to engage in nature. | $30,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Honolulu, HI | To support Ho'opili Campus capital campaign in West Oahu. | $25,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support Phase I upgrade to Pediatric Heart Center. | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Cancer Center | Honolulu, HI | To support Phase I of the "Expanding Cancer Research and Treatment for Hawaii's People" project to bring early clinical research trials to… | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | Honolulu, HI | To support Hope & Help for Homeownership & Stability program which provides pre-purchase education and post-purchase services. | $25,000 |
| Castle Medical Center | Kailua, HI | To support Kailua Primary Care Expansion Project to expand existing primary care clinic. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Discovery Center | Honolulu, HI | To support School Group Discovery Visit program and upgrade classrooms for Discovery Camps and Preschool programs. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Honolulu, HI | To support Pacific Music Institute, an intensive music camp for grades 6-12 held in July. | $25,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | Honolulu, HI | To support capital campaign for studio, cultural arts center and education space. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 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 | Honolulu, HI | To support Mid-Pacific Global Exchange Academy for all students of Hawaii. | $25,000 |
| Pali Momi Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support the purchase of equipment for the Pali Momi Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | Kamuela, HI | To support the purchase of buses to transport students to field trips and various extracurricular activities. | $25,000 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | To support the establishment of a state-of-the-art headquarters. | $25,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support program to bring vision and hearing screenings to Hawaii public schools. | $25,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | To support program to provide vision care for children in underserved communities. | $25,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | Honolulu, HI | To support program to ensure sustainable supply of locally-sourced food. | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance | Honolulu, HI | To support the From Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Program, an incubator for local entrepreneurs creating value-added food… | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Agricultural Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support the Young Entrepreneurs Program to inspire middle and high school public school students to become successful entrepreneurs… | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | To support the Holomua Commitment program to provide iPads for HPU's neediest local students. | $25,000 |
| Kauai Christian Academy | Kilauea, HI | To support Early Childhood Playground Project to renovate pre-kindergarten playground. | $25,000 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation | Kealakekua, HI | To support the purchase of a new C-Arm machine for the Total Joint Replacement Program. | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support early literacy initiatives for fiscal year 2025. | $25,000 |
| Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Foundation | Lawai, HI | To support the purchase of a 15-passenger vehicle to transport underserved and marginalized youths. | $25,000 |
| Maui United Way | Kahului, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $22,500 |
| Kauai United Way | Lihue, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $20,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Honolulu, HI | To support building renovations, furnishings, and medical equipment for new facility for the homeless. | $20,000 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | Honolulu, HI | To support advanced leadership program for high school seniors to engage, equip and empower future state-level leaders for Hawaii. | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii | Ewa Beach, HI | To support the 2024 Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run. | $20,000 |
| Hawaii High School Automotive Academy | Honolulu, HI | To support program for high school students interested in automotive industry. | $18,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | To support the hiring of a Director of Education to advance and expand educational programs. | $16,666 |
| Rehab Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients experiencing all levels of disability. | $15,000 |
| The Derek Sakaguchi Foundation | Kailua, HI | To support educational curriculum for Native Hawaiian Organizations to receive Small Business Administration 8(a) certifications. | $15,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church Children's Program | Honolulu, HI | To support project providing outdoor play structures for 1-5-year-old students. | $15,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Apo, AP | To support USO Guam's programs to assist service members and families stationed away from their home state. | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support Disaster Preparedness and Response Programs. | $10,000 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Council | Hilo, HI | To support the expansion of the Youth Artivists Summer Camp. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Waialua Robotics | Waipahu, HI | To support participation of middle and high school students in robotics competitions. | $10,000 |
| Hawaii School for Girls (La Pietra-Hawaii) | Honolulu, HI | To support the acquisition of new technology equipment. | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | To support 2024-2025 concert season. | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support the community clearinghouse to assist vulnerable individuals. | $10,000 |
| Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre | Hilo, HI | To support performing arts program to allow underserved students in Hilo to attend classes in acting, singing, dancing, and production. | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Community Action Program Inc | Honolulu, HI | To support program to provide tuition assistance to low-income, unemployed and underemployed individuals on Oahu. | $10,000 |
| Hui Malama i ke Ala Ulili | Paauilo, HI | To support community resilience hub to enhance the quality of life for the rural community in Pa'auilo, Hawaii. | $10,000 |
| Kauai Independent Food Bank | Lihue, HI | To support delivery of heart-healthy, easy-to-prepare foods to seniors in their homes. | $10,000 |
| Kauai North Shore Food Pantry | Kilauea, HI | To support the purchase of food, hygiene and other essential items for weekly distribution event. | $10,000 |
| Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service | Kamuela, HI | To support veterinary care and spay/neuter for Hawaii Island family pets. | $10,000 |
| Mala'ai The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle Sch | Kamuela, HI | To support the Waimea Middle School Culinary Garden. | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $0 |
| Hawaii Island United Way | Hilo, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $0 |
| Maui United Way | Kahului, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $0 |
| Kauai United Way | Lihue, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $0 |
| Friendly Isle United Way | Kaunakakai, HI | Corporate campaign pledge. | $0 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | To support the redesign and renovation of Cooke Library into the Academy Learning Commons. | $0 |
| University of Hawaii Economic Research Org | Honolulu, HI | To support economic research relevant to Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific Region. | $0 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Kailua, HI | To support capital campaign to construct an arts and innovation center and renovate an existing building to create early learning space. | $0 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support Maui Strong Fund to provide financial resources for the recovery needs of people and places affected by the wildfires. | $0 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu, HI | To support Food Purchase Program: Serving Hawaii's Keiki, Kupuna and Families. | $0 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Honolulu, HI | To support Mid-Pacific Global Exchange Academy for all students of Hawaii. | $0 |
| Pali Momi Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support the purchase of equipment for the Pali Momi Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab. | $0 |
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | Honolulu, HI | To support Hope & Help for Homeownership & Stability program which provides pre-purchase education and post-purchase services. | $0 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | Kamuela, HI | To support the purchase of buses to transport students to field trips and various extracurricular activities. | $0 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | To support the establishment of a state-of-the-art headquarters. | $0 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | To support the hiring of a Director of Education to advance and expand educational programs. | $0 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | To support program to bring vision and hearing screenings to Hawaii public schools. | $0 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | To support program to provide vision care for children of underserved communities. | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,848,900 | 87 |
| 2023 | $1,920,250 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349109031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7437822
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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