The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hawaii

MISSION:

THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO CONTINUE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE HILO COUNTY FAIR, A LOCAL TRADITION WHICH HAS PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT AND DELIGHT TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAIR-GOERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1951. THE HILO COUNTY FAIR IS HELD ANNUALLY EACH FALL AT 323 MANONO STREET AT THE FRANCIS WONG STADIUM AND THE AFOOK-CHINEN CIVIC AUDITORIUM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE WAIANAE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY ITS YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS AS CITIZENS OF LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED FOR ITS MEMBERS WHO ARE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE MEMBERS WORK TOWARD IMPROVING THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

MISSION:

TO PREPARE YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION AND LIFE BY HELPING THEM EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH TRAINING AND COMPETITION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to inform the public of health and safety hazards and measures for furthering the early detection, treatment or rehabilitation of people who have an illness, injury or disability.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

NATIVE HAWAIIAN WILDLIFE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO (1) RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO DESERVING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (2) PROVIDING MAUI COMMUNITY TARGETED RECOVERY & REBUILD FUNDS

MISSION:

TO BRING KINDNESS TO LONELY CHILDREN IN HAWAI'I'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BY CONNECTING THEM WITH CARING ADULTS, TEENAGERS AND KUPUNA (HAWAIIAN FOR "ELDER").

MISSION:

TO MOTIVATE AND PREPARE YOUTH TO LEARN AND UTILIZE PERSONAL STRENGTHS BY PERPETUATING THE TRADITIONS AND USE OF THE CANOE, AN INTEGRAL PART OF ISLAND CULTURE.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME LEVEL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MENTALLY CHALLENGED.

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WORK WITH THE QERO PEOPLE OF PERU TO TEACH SKILLS OF NATURE INTELLIGENCE IN ORDER TO NURTURE OPTIMAL HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND HARMONY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PROGRAMS IN WELLNESS, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH STUDIES AND PRACTICES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.