Giving Inspiration For Tomorrow

Founded in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2003, The GIFT Foundation Hawaii is dedicated to supporting and empowering charitable groups in the Hawaii community. The GIFT Foundation (Giving Inspiration for Tomorrow) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization run by young professionals who are highly motivated, caring and involved in the local community.

The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s mission is to encourage young adults to participate in philanthropic giving. Each year, grantees are selected to receive proceeds from an exclusive annual charity event. The event revolves around Halloween, making it an exciting costume party, unique to other fundraisers in town.

The GIFT Board consists of young professionals from varying industries, in key positions at their companies. As the next generation of leaders, this group takes an active role in coordinating the “most talked about” annual fundraiser – everything from selecting the beneficiaries, to planning the event, to fundraising, to decorating the venue, etc.

Modeled after its sister foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii is committed to raising awareness of organizations that make a difference in our society. It is one of the first charitable organizations in Honolulu run by young professionals that strive to promote giving and volunteering by young adults, as well as providing an outlet where people can learn about and contribute to Honolulu’s different charitable organizations.

2025 Event Chairs

Gabrielle Richter

Matt Sasaki

Officers

President:
Kawika Fiddler

Vice President:
Alison Tomisato Alves

Secretary:
Haylee Faustin

Treasurer:
Michelle Kaneshiro

Board of Directors

Matt Barberi Randy Diamond
Haylee Faustin
Kawika Fiddler
Chris Fong Daniel Goodfellow
Raquel Guss Ryan Hamaguchi
Kris Hui Kaeo Kane
Michelle Kaneshiro
Tony Mizuno
Patricia Moad Reyn Mukawa Zak Noyle
James Odan Rachelle Ouye Gabrielle Richter
Kaloa Robinson
Matt Sasaki
Eric Shearer
Chynna Stone
Blair Suzuki
Reyn Tanaka Alison Tomisato Alves
Jarrett Walters Kyle Wasate Aaron Yamasaki
Terence Young