Honolulu, HI

KUAKINI FOUNDATION

EIN 99-0225067

Health & Wellness Community Health & Medical Care Seniors

Mission

Kuakini Foundation develops and broadens community financial support to enhance the provision of quality health care services across the Kuakini Health System through fundraising, endowments, special events and planned giving.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About KUAKINI FOUNDATION

Kuakini Foundation is the fundraising subsidiary of Kuakini Health System in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Foundation coordinates annual fund drives, special donor events, capital campaigns, endowment programs and planned giving to support Kuakini Medical Center, Kuakini Geriatric Care and related community health services. The organization maintains an active public-facing fundraising program (including the annual Holiday Trees & Treasures event and Give Aloha participation) and has facilitated multi‑million dollar philanthropy and grant support for medical equipment, facility improvements and geriatric care programs. The EIN (99-0225067) is registered to Kuakini Foundation and is publicly listed on Kuakini’s site and nonprofit registries as the Foundation’s Federal Tax ID.

Notable achievements

Major multi‑million donation

The Foundation announced and managed a multi‑million dollar charitable gift reported at approximately $5.47 million, a significant unrestricted/capital contribution directed to support Kuakini Health System priorities, demonstrating capacity to receive and steward large philanthropic gifts.

Annual Holiday "Trees & Treasures" fundraiser

Kuakini Foundation operates the long‑running Holiday Trees & Treasures gala and online auction (held annually, with recent events in 2023–2025) as its largest public fundraising effort; proceeds directly finance equipment purchases, facility renovations and other capital needs.

Ongoing grant and donor stewardship

The Foundation has continued to secure foundation and corporate grants and individual gifts to underwrite capital projects, geriatric care programs and pandemic‑related patient care support, acting as the primary donor-facing arm for Kuakini Health System.

At a glance

Total assets: $12.6M
Annual revenue: $7.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0225067
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.kuakini.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with an Accountability & Finance–focused score (overall rating in the mid range, noted as a Two‑Star/67% score on the platform).

Listed as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99‑0225067) and publicly documented in nonprofit data services and ProPublica/990 databases.

Regularly featured on Kuakini Health System communications for major fundraising milestones and community fundraising events, reflecting active local visibility and donor engagement.

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