Since 2015, the Nakupuna Foundation has worked to leverage the success of the Nakupuna Companies into positive and meaningful opportunities for Native Hawaiians and our local communities.
Our Foundation builds on a legacy that dates to 2015, when our first company, Na Aliʻi Consulting & Sales, LLC, began developing meaningful opportunities and community investments for Native Hawaiians.
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Our Commitment in Action
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $6,049,829 across its community impact categories.
The Nakupuna Foundation reinvests in our communities by supporting nonprofit partners who strengthen education, ʻāina, health, and economic opportunity. Guided by Native Hawaiian values, our giving is grounded in relationships, long-term impact, and place. Together, these investments expand access to learning and careers, strengthen community resilience, and create opportunities that can carry forward for generations.
Logos are a selected representation of our partners. Full list available in the annual report.
- Education Programs
- Health-Social-Cultural
- Economic Development
- Employment Support
- Other Support
- Economic Benefit
- Lands
Empowering Learners Through Culture and Opportunity
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $2,354,178 in education programs.
Nakupuna invests in educational experiences that build confidence, spark curiosity, and help students see what is possible for their future.
From preschool through college, our support expands access to culturally centered STEM programs, scholarships, classroom learning, and career exploration.
By partnering with organizations that understand the needs of their communities, we help connect education to opportunity and give learners the knowledge, skills, and support to pursue meaningful careers.
Well-Being Through Culture and Connection
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $697,304 in health, social, and cultural programs.
Nakupuna supports programs that strengthen physical, emotional, social, and cultural well being.
Through partnerships centered on voyaging, cultural education, historic preservation, health, and community connection, we create opportunities for people to learn from one another, remain connected to place, and carry traditions forward.
These investments recognize that strong communities are sustained through belonging, shared knowledge, and care for people and culture.
Fueling Innovation for a Resilient Future
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $630,488 in economic development programs.
Nakupuna supports efforts that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s economy by expanding entrepreneurship, building organizational capacity, and advancing opportunities for Native businesses.
Through partnerships with community organizations and trade associations, we connect leaders with resources, relationships, and a collective voice.
These investments encourage business growth, strengthen collaboration, and support the systems that allow Native Hawaiian organizations and the communities they serve to build lasting economic resilience.
Careers that Uplift People and Place
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $895,240 in employment support programs.
Nakupuna is committed to creating pathways that prepare people for meaningful careers in competitive fields.
Our investments support internships, professional training, certifications, and other experiences that help individuals build skills, confidence, and connections.
By linking education with employment and aligning evolving industry needs with Hawaiʻi’s cultural strengths, we help learners and emerging professionals pursue opportunities that allow them to remain rooted in their communities while contributing to Hawaiʻi’s future.
Communities Our People Call Home
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $410,119 in communities our people call home.
Nakupuna honors its commitment to the communities where our employees live and work, across Hawaiʻi and throughout the continent.
Through local service projects, employee led giving, and partnerships that support service members, veterans, and their families, we respond to needs identified by the people closest to each community.
These investments reflect a culture of service across Nakupuna and extend the reach of our giving beyond a single place or program area.
Building Resources for Lasting Impact
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $1 million in economic benefit.
Nakupuna is building resources to support long term economic opportunity and community wellbeing.
In 2025, the Foundation committed resources for future initiatives intended to create lasting benefits for the communities we serve.
As this work develops, Nakupuna is taking a thoughtful approach to how these resources will be directed, with a focus on responsible stewardship, enduring impact, and alignment with our mission.
Stewardship and Connection
In 2025, Nakupuna invested $62,500 in land programs.
Nakupuna supports programs that strengthen physical, emotional, social, and cultural well being.
Through partnerships centered on voyaging, cultural education, historic preservation, health, and community connection, we create opportunities for people to learn from one another, remain connected to place, and carry traditions forward.
Together, these efforts strengthen belonging, preserve shared knowledge, and support the people and cultural practices that sustain healthy communities.
