2016 ISSUE 2
FACE S OF
Philanthropy
Jimmy Nishida and Kimberlin Blackburn at their home in Wailua.
Celebrating Philanthropy Every Day Along with many of their fellow island residents, Kimberlin Blackburn and her husband James “Jimmy” Nishida thoroughly enjoyed the celebration that was held on Kaua‘i this past spring to honor Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s 100th anniversary. It was one of five such events held across the Islands ... all of them with a Gallery of Giving display celebrating the role that philanthropy has played in our community over the past century. Kimberlin was one of ten artists commissioned to create a work of art for HCF’s centennial on the theme of generosity. While the display of Kimberlin’s beaded piece, Sharing Nature’s Gifts, made it a special evening for the Wailua couple, so did the photos and stories featured in the Gallery of Giving. Jimmy was most impressed by the examples of regular people — including many from Kaua‘i — who were motivated to help others. After learning more about HCF, Jimmy decided that the very best way to honor his sister Naomi (who died in 2012 when she was only 61), would be to establish a scholarship at HCF in her honor. “My sister, who spent her whole career in the DOE, was happiest when she was with the kids — whether teaching math, coaching cheerleaders, or mentoring students who often became her lifelong friends.”
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She will not be forgotten by the many students whose lives were changed.
Our Mission
We help people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every island community.
Leading the Mission
A message from Kelvin H. Taketa, CEO; Micah A. Ka¯ne, President & COO; and Deborah K. Berger, Board Chair What a year this has been! In many ways, on every island, we have engaged with thousands of people throughout the community to celebrate the proud history of generosity in Hawai‘i, to recognize HCF’s 100 years of community service, and to inspire future generations to give. As the year comes to an end, our efforts do not. The strides we’ve made in 2016 build on collaborative efforts in several major areas where positive change is underway: strengthening nonprofits, educating our youth, protecting our environment, supporting vulnerable communities, and advocating for change at the policy level. Clients and donors come to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation for help in turning what’s important to them Micah Ka¯ne, Deborah Berger, and Kelvin Taketa into charitable giving that can make the greatest impact for others. We are endlessly inspired by the personal stories behind each and every fund. You can read about a few of these givers in this issue. There are many reasons to celebrate, and yet there is so much work left to do. Our community faces serious challenges, and we have no intention of resting on our laurels. We are 100% committed to building a better Hawai‘i for the next 100 years, and we need you to help us get there. Please close this special centennial year with a gift to the community we’re lucky enough to call home.
Cover story continued... One of those students, a Waipahu High School graduate, describes her teacher’s impact this way: “She will not be forgotten by the many students whose lives were changed, as we left inspired to tackle the world, knowing people like Nish believed in us.” Jimmy turned to Darcie Yukimura in HCF’s Kaua‘i office to establish the Naomi June Nishida Scholarship Fund. Instead of directing that the scholarship go to a particular program, school, or island, Jimmy entrusted HCF to manage and award the scholarship in perpetuity. “The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is so experienced and thorough, I completely trust them with the responsibility.” Once, Jimmy only read about everyday philanthropists; now he is one.
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Sharing Nature’s Gifts by Kimberlin Blackburn
Welcome to the ‘Ohana
New Funds at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
We warmly welcome HCF clients who recently created funds; they join a special group of dedicated people who share a passion for helping others and making Hawai‘i an even better place to live. Though their interests may vary, what HCF clients have in common is a strong desire to make a meaningful impact during and beyond their lifetimes. Chonita and Jack Larsen Fund II Douglas W.K. Tom Scholarship Fund E.Y. Chun Vision Foundation Fund End of Life Care Fund Frances Katsuda Bean Waianae High School Scholarship Fund Geoffrey Michaelson and Lehua Ii-Michaelson Fund Howard S. Okada Family Scholarship Fund Hunger Fund Inspired to Serve Scholarship Fund in Memory of Seigo and Hisaye Kagawa Joseph and Elaine Malama Vierra Scholarship Fund Kahuku Wind Community Fund
Legacy
Kawailoa Wind Community Fund Liane Blythe Sakai Donor Advised Fund Myles and Wanda Shibata Family Fund North Kohala Community Resource Center Fund Peter and Michelle Ho Family Foundation Fund Pono Market, Inc. in Memory of Minoru and Kiyoko Kubota Richard and Evelyn Miyashiro Fund Ronald E. and Ivy L. Timpe Fund Sam and Pauline Suemi Leong Scholarship Fund Second Sister Foundation Fund Swayne Family Fund The June Ito Giving Fund
Donor Profile
Never Too Young: Sara Miura In designating HCF as a beneficiary of her 401(k), Sara Miura’s support of the Rise Up Scholarship Fund she created will endure. HCF: As a fifth generation Miura carrying on the family business in Kapa’a, what role does family history play in your charitable giving? Sara: I am humbled by the aloha and patronage the community has shared with our family business for over 107 years, and am committed to be an active participant and contribute to causes that move our community forward. HCF: What does “legacy” mean to a vibrant 35-year-old? Sara: A legacy gift is more than a gift of excess money or property; it’s a commitment to support causes you care about. We go through life trying to plan responsibly for all kinds of milestones — and it’s as important to plan how you want to continue your work beyond your lifetime.
Legacy Society Members
Donors who want to give beyond their years with plans to remember Hawai‘i through a will, trust, or other testamentary plan, join the HCF Legacy Society; they will leave a legacy with meaning and impacts for years to come. Anonymous (2) Hermine Baker & Niel Thomas Jenni Cooney Kristina Dixon Joseph Duax Nancy Hiraoka Carl Kim Eugene & Kathleen Kreinik Joe Lee Joseph J. Martyak Pamela McCoy Lurline McGregor Mary Ellen McGregor* Liane Sakai James & Sharon Skouge George C. & Nancy W. Slain Ronald & Ivy Timpe Jan Dean Valdez *deceased
To become a donor, contact Eric La‘a at (808) 566-5527 or elaa@hcf-hawaii.org.
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Catalyst Fund
Over the last few decades, Hawai‘i’s challenges have grown in number and complexity. Developing strategies to take on the most pressing issues of our day demands that we come together as a community, establish common ground, create solid solutions, and work together to achieve them. The recently established Catalyst Fund is enabling HCF to make great strides against some of our community’s toughest problems. We recognize that the first step in solving large-scale challenges is to deeply understand them. At HCF, we study issues through multiple perspectives, convene networks of community leaders and organizations, combine the intellectual and financial resources of our partners, and collectively work to make the greatest impact. With help from the Catalyst Fund, there are multiple initiatives underway at HCF that involve public/private partnerships. HCF created HousingASAP with 13 funders and a network of nonprofits to move more homeless families into stable housing. To help 1,500 middle students at risk of dropping out, HCF mobilized a partnership of funders, schools, and community organizations to create Connecting for Success. And HCF convened a group of diverse stakeholders to create Wai Maoli: Hawai‘i Fresh Water Initiative, a blueprint for fresh water security by 2030.
Intellectual capital sparks high-impact solutions
These examples illustrate that change can happen when people come together with a common purpose. We invite you to stand with HCF in its strategic approach to building a better future for Hawai‘i.
Contact Micah Ka-ne, President & COO, at (808) 566-5592 for more information on investing in the Catalyst Fund.
Benefit Your Favorite Charity with a Sponsored Charitable Gift Annuity A charitable gift annuity (CGA) enables donors to secure a fixed income for life, receive a tax deduction, and provide meaningful support to the charity of their choice. Because some charities can’t afford to start their own CGA program, they choose to partner with the Hawai‘i Community Foundation as “Sponsored CGAs.” The result: Donors get to establish a gift annuity through HCF and their favorite nonprofits get to benefit in the long run. Work with one of our nonprofit partners to open a CGA: Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Child & Family Service East-West Center Foundation Hanahau‘oli School Hawai‘i Alliance for Progressive Action
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Historic Hawai‘i Foundation IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc. Iolani Palace KCAA Preschools of Hawai‘i
Pacific Buddhist Academy Palolo Chinese Home Foundation Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation
For more details, contact Curtis Saiki, Vice President of Philanthropy, at (808) 566-5572 or csaiki@hcf-hawaii.org.
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End of the Year
Giving
Start a Scholarship, Change a Life
Legacy Giving: Protecting and strengthening the community long into the future Legacy giving is one of the most meaningful ways to impact the future of Hawai‘i and provide for the well-being of generations to come. The variety of ways you can establish a legacy gift with the Hawai‘i Community Foundation is meant to match your personal goals and preferences:
Scholarship recipients of the Cayetano Foundation Scholarship Fund
At the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, we have seen the challenges faced by students juggling families and jobs as they pursue their educational goals and recognize the difference that financial assistance can make in their lives. In an effort to award even more scholarships to deserving students who need them, we’ve broadened the giving options for HCF donors: you can decide to support a specific group of students or area of study, and select whether to give in perpetuity or over a specific number of years.
Outright bequests – Including HCF in your will or living trust is a simple and effective way to give. Retirement plans – Naming HCF a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or 403(b) helps the community and may reduce your taxes. Charitable Remainder Trusts – Giving through a trust provides financial benefits to you or a loved one and supports the causes you care about. Charitable Gift Annuities – Making a gift to HCF can help the community and provide fixed payments for the life of one or two beneficiaries.
At HCF, we offer two types of scholarship funds: a permanent fund (endowed) and a non-permanent (non-endowed) fund, each with a different minimum contribution.
Life Insurance – Including HCF as a beneficiary of your policy can leverage your premium payments to benefit your community.
• A permanent, named scholarship with a $50,000 initial gift
In HCF’s highly individualized process, donors get to choose the source of their legacy giving and specify the community causes they care about most.
minimum enables scholarships to be distributed in perpetuity, and are awarded to students who meet the selection criteria established by the donor.
• A non-permanent, four-year scholarship with a $15,000 initial contribution allows for larger student awards and uses basic selection criteria for selecting recipients.
Anyone interested in supporting the HCF Scholarship Program can contribute to one of over 200 scholarship funds administered by HCF, create a new fund, or make a gift to our Community Scholarship Fund, which helps students who are the first in their families to attend college. To change a life, contact Eric La‘a, Senior Development Officer, at (808) 566-5557 or elaa@hcf-hawaii.org.
To leave
your legacy
through HCF,
contact Martha Hanson at (808) 566-5526 or
mhanson@hcf-hawaii.org.
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HCF in the
Community
Outstanding Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Awards The Hawai‘i Community Foundation works closely with professional advisors — including real estate attorneys, accountants, and financial consultants — to help their clients fulfill their philanthropic goals.
Three individuals received the 2016 Outstanding Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Award for their exemplary practice of incorporating philanthropy into their everyday work and lives. Congratulations to Matt, Louise, and Brian!
Matthew G. Beall Principal Broker Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers
The Ho‘okele Award: Honoring Hawai‘i’s Nonprofit Leaders The Ho‘okele Award pays tribute to leaders from the nonprofit sector who strive to make Hawai‘i a better place for all. Just as a steersman, ho‘okele, is key to guiding a canoe successfully to its destination, this award recognizes the significant role that a nonprofit leader plays with their organization and in improving the quality of life for Hawai‘i’s people. With the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, The Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation created this annual program in 2002, and has honored 63 nonprofit leaders thus far — each with $10,000 to be used for professional development and personal renewal. The 2016 award recipients are:
“Giving is essential for our collective well-being, and is an expression of who we are as individuals and a community.”
• William M. Akutagawa Jr., Executive Director, Na Pu‘uwai
Louise Ing Director Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing
• Paul M. Singer, Head of School, Assets School
“In island communities like ours, it is important for us to work together to strengthen our communities and leave them better than we found them.”
• John Leong and Julianna Rapu Leong, Co-founders, Kupu • Christine Richardson, Executive Director, North Kohala Community Resource Center
These newest awardees join a distinguished and supportive group of nonprofit leaders whose commitment to their jobs and their causes make them guiding forces in and for our community.
Brian Iwata CPA Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates LLC “Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to improve the lives of people in the community. Therefore, the more we provide to the community the more we are helping improve peoples’ lives.” John Leong, Julianna Rapu Leong, Paul Singer, Christine Richardson, William Akutagawa
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HCF Scholarship Event: Thank you for believing in me
Hawai‘i Community Foundation awarded its first student scholarships generations ago and is proud to have distributed millions of scholarship dollars to worthy local students over the decades. It is not only the financial assistance that students are grateful for, it’s also knowing that a complete stranger wants to help them reach their educational dreams. Gratitude filled the air when HCF donors and scholarship recipients were brought together recently. And the thanks went in both directions. Hawai‘i Community Foundation scholarships are established through the generosity of many individuals, families, businesses, and foundations committed to seeing Hawai‘i students succeed. For the 2016-2017 scholarship season, over $4.7 million in scholarships was awarded to over 1,200 students, making HCF the third largest private provider of scholarships in the state.
Scholarship recipients of the Grace Pacfic Outstanding Scholars Fund
Dr. Moon Park with recipients of the Dr. & Mrs. Moon Park Scholarship Fund
Kahala Nui Residents Scholarship Fund recipients
Some of the over 1,200 scholarship recipients in 2016
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FLEXible Funds for Nonprofits HCF’s FLEX Grants Program was launched in 2013 to provide Hawai‘i’s high-performing nonprofits with a source of unrestricted operating support. The freedom to apply funds to an organization’s most important and urgent needs is an extremely valuable type of support. In 2016, 373 organizations applied to HCF’s FLEX program and 216 were awarded grants totaling over $4.8 million. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $65,000. The giving was made possible by combining the resources of nearly 60 different funds at HCF in a unique funding collaborative.
For FLEX grantee Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, “unrestricted support provides tremendous flexibility, both from a planning and investment perspective,” according to Elissa Lines, Executive Director, Development. “Thanks to FLEX grants in 2015 and 2016, the organization was able to plan ahead for the 75th anniversary commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack.
“FLEX funds allowed us to increase attendance from rural schools and expand our preschool offerings to meet the increase in demand.” – Becky Dunning, Managing Director, Honolulu Theatre for Youth (FLEX 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 grantee)