Private foundation · EIN 23-7437822

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Accepts applications

Honolulu, HI

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202513219349109031
Total assets (EOY)$5,698,655
Grants paid$1,848,900
Typical (median) grant$25,000
Grants listed69
Giving in home state (HI)98%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K1
$5K–$25K32
$25K–$100K33
$100K+3

Smallest $2,500 · Largest $250,000

Geographic focus

HI
98%
CA
1%
AP
1%

Common purposes

studentsschoolpurchasecampaignhawaiicorporatepledgemiddleequipmentcenterfoodprojecteducationalcapitalpacific

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$1,920,250$4,233,52570
2024$1,848,900$5,698,65569

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactCAMERON W NEKOTA
Address999 BISHOP STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96813
Phone8085257777
Form & materialsSubmit a letter of request detailing the organization's purpose, tax-exempt status, and proposed use of funds.
DeadlinesApplications are accepted at any time.
RestrictionsThere are no restrictions.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Hawaii Community Lending IncHilo, HITo support the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to assist 500 owner-occupant Lahaina homeowners impacted by the wildfi$250,000
Blood Bank Of HawaiiHonolulu, HITo support capital campaign to construct permanent facility in Kapolei.$125,000
Aloha United WayHonolulu, HICorporate campaign pledge.$100,000
University Of Hawaii Economic Research OrgHonolulu, HITo support economic research relevant to Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.$50,000
Youth Impact ProgramHonolulu, HITo support Summer Camps for at-risk middle school students from low income, marginalized communities.$50,000
Parker SchoolKamuela, HITo support the purchase of a 14-passenger van to transport students.$50,000
Straub FoundationHonolulu, HITo support training and emerging technology/equipment at the Straub Burn Center.$50,000
Hawaii FoodbankHonolulu, HITo support Food Purchase Program: Serving Hawaii's Keiki, Kupuna and Families.$50,000
Punahou SchoolHonolulu, HITo support the redesign and renovation of Cooke Library into the Academy Learning Commons.$40,000
Hawaii Island United WayHilo, HICorporate campaign pledge.$35,000
Le Jardin AcademyKailua, HITo support capital campaign to construct an arts and innovation center and renovate an existing building to create early$31,250
Iolani SchoolHonolulu, HITo support the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 school year.$30,544
Hawaii Nature CenterHonolulu, HITo support program to allow Oahu children to engage in nature.$30,000
Hawaiian Humane SocietyHonolulu, HITo support Ho'opili Campus capital campaign in West Oahu.$25,000
Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HITo support Phase I upgrade to Pediatric Heart Center.$25,000
University Of Hawaii Cancer CenterHonolulu, HITo support Phase I of the "Expanding Cancer Research and Treatment for Hawaii's People" project to bring early clinical $25,000
Hawaii Homeownership CenterHonolulu, HITo support Hope & Help for Homeownership & Stability program which provides pre-purchase education and post-purchase ser$25,000
Castle Medical CenterKailua, HITo support Kailua Primary Care Expansion Project to expand existing primary care clinic.$25,000
Hawaii Children'S Discovery CenterHonolulu, HITo support School Group Discovery Visit program and upgrade classrooms for Discovery Camps and Preschool programs.$25,000
Hawaii Youth SymphonyHonolulu, HITo support Pacific Music Institute, an intensive music camp for grades 6-12 held in July.$25,000
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family ServicesHonolulu, HITo support capital campaign for studio, cultural arts center and education space.$25,000
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HITo support Maui Strong Fund to provide financial resources for the recovery needs of people and places affected by the w$25,000
Mid-Pacific InstituteHonolulu, HITo support Mid-Pacific Global Exchange Academy for all students of Hawaii.$25,000
Pali Momi FoundationHonolulu, HITo support the purchase of equipment for the Pali Momi Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab.$25,000
Hawaii Preparatory AcademyKamuela, HITo support the purchase of buses to transport students to field trips and various extracurricular activities.$25,000
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