Gift Foundation of Hawaii Beneficiaries Grant

The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, established in 2003, supports charitable organizations across Hawaii by empowering young professionals to engage in philanthropy. Through an annual charity event, the foundation grants funds to selected local projects that focus on youth education, startup initiatives, and sustainable community impacts. They prioritize proposals demonstrating leadership and financial viability, ensuring a lasting benefit to the Hawaiian community. The foundation aims to inspire and motivate young adults to contribute to meaningful causes.

Founded in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2003, The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii is dedicated to supporting and empowering charitable groups in the Hawai`i community. The GIFT Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization run by young professionals who are heavily involved in the local community. The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s mission is to encourage young adults in Hawaii to participate in philanthropic giving. Each year, one or more Hawaii based grantees are selected to receive a one-time grant award from proceeds raised by an annual charity event.
Priorities of the GIFT Foundation
Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to serve communities in the State of Hawaii with special consideration given in the following areas of focus:

• Projects that support youth and education programs
• Startup projects in their early stages of development
• Projects that can demonstrate financial sustainability
• Projects that have leadership in place

Projects that can demonstrate that they will have high community impact

Eligibility

Hawaii nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3) IRS tax exempt organizations.