Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation

What Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation does

Hawai'i Children's Cancer Foundation (HCCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the only organization in the state exclusively focused on supporting children diagnosed with cancer, their families, and long-term survivors of childhood cancer. HCCF delivers five core programs at no cost to beneficiaries: the Family Financial Assistance Program (covering housing, utilities, and transportation expenses not paid by insurance; ~$280,000-$300,000 disbursed annually), Kokua Baskets (welcome packages for newly diagnosed families), the Book Reimbursement Program, the Frank Seleny College Scholarship for survivors pursuing higher education, and Annual Workshops and Family Events for community support. All services are provided free of charge, and the organization serves an addressable population of approximately 50-60 new childhood cancer diagnoses per year and roughly 200 children in treatment at any given time.

HCCF is funded entirely through community and individual donations, grants, giving campaigns, and fundraisers; it receives no state or federal funding. Key fundraising channels include an Annual Fundraiser event (held in June with table sponsorships, boutique donations, and a raffle) and the REBI Golf Tournament (25+ years of operation). A vehicle donation partnership with Kokua-In-Kind adds a passive giving channel. The organization operates with a small staff (Executive Director Michelle Meredith and Administrative Manager Tara Humphreys) and is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from the local legal, healthcare, financial, and business communities.

HCCF has no technology products, AI/ML capabilities, or digital platforms beyond a Squarespace website and Instagram presence. All casework is human-mediated, with families reaching the organization by phone or email. The organization does not charge for any service and has no earned-revenue model; financial sustainability depends entirely on continued community generosity and institutional grant funding.

Name

Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation

Website

https://hccf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hawai'i Children's Cancer Foundation is a Honolulu-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1991, that provides free financial assistance, educational programs, and advocacy exclusively to Hawaii children with cancer, their families, and long-term survivors, funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: HCCF is funded entirely through community and individual donations, grants, giving campaigns, and fundraisers. The organization receives no State or Federal funding. All donated funds stay in Hawaii and go towards providing financial assistance, emotional and educational support, and advocacy for children and families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hawai'i Children's Cancer Foundation provides free, Hawaii-focused programs and services exclusively to children diagnosed with cancer, their families, and long-term survivors. Core offerings include a Family Financial Assistance Program helping with housing, utilities, and transportation; Kokua Baskets gift packages for newly diagnosed families; a Book Reimbursement Program and Frank Seleny College Scholarship for survivors; plus educational workshops, family events, and advocacy services — all delivered at no cost to recipients.

Product overview

Hawai'i Children's Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a suite of free programs and services exclusively focused on children with cancer and their families. The core offerings include the Financial Assistance Program (the most widely used service helping with housing, utilities, and transportation costs), Kokua Baskets (welcoming gift packages for newly diagnosed families), the Book Reimbursement Program, Frank Seleny College Scholarship for survivors pursuing higher education, and Annual Workshops and Family Events for community support. All services are provided at no cost to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Financial Assistance Program The most widely used program at HCCF, providing financial assistance to Hawaii families with children diagnosed with cancer for expenses not covered by insurance, including housing, utilities, and transportation. Approximately $280,000-$300,000 in assistance is distributed annually.
• Kokua Baskets Welcome gift baskets provided to newly diagnosed children and their families, containing gift cards, stuffed animals, blankets, and educational books about the child's type of cancer to support a better hospital stay.
• Book Reimbursement Program Program providing childhood cancer survivors attending college or vocational training with funds for the purchase of books, supplies, or equipment.
• Frank Seleny College Scholarship Annual scholarship awarded to young adult survivors of childhood cancer to help defray tuition costs for higher education.
• Annual Workshops and Family Events Educational workshops, family gatherings, and community celebrations designed to bring families together and create supportive spaces for the HCCF community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided over $280,000 in annual financial assistance to Hawaii families
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kokua-In-KindminorOthersVehicle donation partner that accepts autos, motorcycles, boats, flatbeds, vans, and mopeds in the name of Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation. Handles all paperwork for donors and provides towing if necessary. Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit advocating for childhood cancer patients and families. Direct overlap with HCCF's mission of supporting children with cancer and their families, though at a national rather than state-specific scale.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Large national childhood cancer nonprofit funding research and family support programs. Comparable mission of assisting children with cancer and their families, with overlapping donor base including Hawaii residents.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: National nonprofit funding childhood cancer research and supporting affected families. Comparable mission focus on children with cancer, with broader national reach than HCCF's Hawaii-only model.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Nonprofit focused on pediatric cancer research funding and family support. Comparable in mission targeting children with cancer, with overlapping donor base and potential partnership opportunities.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Major childhood cancer research and family support foundation. Comparable in mission focus on children with cancer, with a similarly event-driven fundraising model that may overlap with HCCF's donor base.

Direct peers

• National Children's Cancer Society: Nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Closely comparable mission, including financial assistance programs for treatment-related expenses similar to HCCF's core Family Financial Assistance Program.
• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation: National network of parent-led childhood cancer support organizations. Highly comparable to HCCF as a family-driven nonprofit providing direct services (financial aid, emotional support, advocacy) to families affected by childhood cancer.

Regional players

• Hawaii Pacific Health Foundation: Healthcare foundation affiliated with HCCF's President-Elect Dr. Wade Kyono. Operates as a regional healthcare nonprofit in Hawaii, with overlapping beneficiary populations and potential for cross-referral partnerships.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Hawaii: Hawaii-based nonprofit providing lodging, meals, and support services to families with children receiving medical treatment. Comparable regional focus on Hawaii-based pediatric families, serving an overlapping beneficiary population.
• Make-A-Wish Hawaii: Hawaii chapter of a national nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer. Comparable in supporting Hawaii children with cancer, with a similar regional footprint and beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawaii-childrens-cancer-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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