The HEI Charitable Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the community through support for environmental stewardship, educational excellence, economic growth, and community development. With a commitment to serving the community through a comprehensive approach including volunteerism, grants, donations, scholarships, and matching gifts, the foundation aims to enhance the well-being of Hawaii’s communities and environment. Since 2010, it has contributed more than $10 million to local charities and nonprofit organizations, demonstrating a substantial impact on the state's social and environmental landscape.
The grant program by the HEI Charitable Foundation has broad goals aimed at supporting community programs that promote educational excellence, environmental sustainability, economic growth, and community development specifically within Hawaii. The foundation’s philanthropic efforts are geared towards making tangible impacts in these areas, reflecting a deep commitment to enriching the community and fostering a better Hawaii. The grant program has particular guiding principles around the allocation of its resources, including prioritizing organizations that have not received funding within the calendar year, limiting multi-year and capital pledges, and considering support from the United Way during the evaluation process.