HUALALAI OHANA FOUNDATION

What HUALALAI OHANA FOUNDATION does

Hualālai 'Ohana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization (EIN 81-0570716) established in 2002 and headquartered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The foundation provides educational and medical financial assistance to approximately 2,100 families employed or self-employed within the Hualālai Resort community, including hotel employees, contractors, vendors, and independent service providers — primarily the workforce tied to Four Seasons Hualālai. Its program portfolio spans PreK-12 scholarships, higher education scholarships, a competitive Hualālai Scholars program for first-generation college students, medical financial assistance for surgical, dental, and serious illness cases, academic incentive awards (Honor Roll, Academic Merit, Work for College match), LEAP enrichment programs (Technology for Education, Lifelong Learning, Keiki Literacy), and the Halau Lamakū summer enrichment program delivered in partnership with 'Imiloa Astronomy Center and the College of Hawaiian Language at UH Hilo.

The foundation operates with a four-person staff (Executive Director Nico Leilani Verissimo, Programs Coordinator, Advancement Coordinator, Administrative Assistant) supported by a Board of Directors whose ex-officio members include the Regional VP & GM of Four Seasons Hualālai and the Hualālai Club GM. There is no proprietary technology infrastructure; programs are administered through the foundation's own application and employer-verification processes. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary rather than through intermediaries.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions, foundation grants, and community fundraising events. Major disclosed donors include The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation ($400,000+ in 2025) and Hualālai Investors/Hualālai Realty ($100,000–$399,999 tier). Annual fundraising events include the Hoku Gala, Hualālai's Got Talent (raised $309,000 at inaugural 2024 event), Brendan's 100 Holes (raised $207,800 at 2025 event), and the Hualālai Jubilee 20th Anniversary celebration (raised $740,079 in 2023). Programs carry household income caps of $230,000 and require six months of qualifying employment.

Name

HUALALAI OHANA FOUNDATION

Legal name

Hualālai Ohana Foundation

Website

https://hualalaiohanafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hualālai 'Ohana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2002 that provides educational scholarships and medical financial assistance to approximately 2,100 workforce families employed at Hualālai Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, funded by community donations, foundation grants, and annual fundraising events.

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Product category

Community Foundation / Nonprofit Philanthropic Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Medical financial assistance
• Nonprofit community foundation
• Workforce family grants
• Resort community philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua Kona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Family Donations: The foundation receives charitable contributions from Hualalai Resort community residents and homeowners who believe in supporting workforce families through philanthropy.
2. Foundation Grants: Major donor support including The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and other named donors contribute significant annual gifts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hualālai 'Ohana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides educational scholarships (PreK-12, Higher Education, and Hualalai Scholars Program) and medical financial assistance (Surgical Assistance Award up to $3,000, Dental Surgery Award up to $2,000, and Serious Medical/Life Threatening Illness Assistance) to families employed at Hualalai Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Programs also include academic incentive awards (Honor Roll, Academic Merit, Work for College) and enrichment offerings (Technology for Education, Lifelong Learning, Keiki Literacy, Halau Lamaku Summer Enrichment, Keiki Book Fair). All services are provided at no cost to eligible workforce families and are funded by resident donations and major foundation grants.

Product overview

Hualalai Ohana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2002 that provides educational support and medical financial assistance to families employed in the Hualalai Resort community. The foundation operates a comprehensive portfolio of programs including medical assistance (Surgical Assistance Award, Dental Surgery Award, Serious Medical/Life Threatening Illness Assistance), scholarship programs (Hualalai Scholars Program, Higher Education Scholarships, PreK-12 Scholarships), academic incentive awards (Honor Roll Award, Academic Merit Award, Work for College Award), LEAP enrichment programs (Technology for Education Award, Lifelong Learning Award, Keiki Literacy & Learning Award), and community events (Halau Lamaku Summer Enrichment Program, Keiki Book Fair, Hualalai's Got Talent). All programs serve full-time and part-time employees (20+ hours/week) and their immediate family members after six months of employment, with household income caps of $230,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halau Lamaku: Annual summer enrichment program for children of Hualalai Resort employees, organized in partnership with 'Imiloa Astronomy Center and the College of Hawaiian Language at UH Hilo. Program held at Kalaemano Interpretive Center.
• 'AINA (Academic Incentive Awards)
• LEAP (Lifelong Learning & Enrichment Programs)

Products and services

• Surgical Assistance Award Medical financial assistance providing up to $3,000 to Hualalai Resort workforce families to address non-life-threatening but disabling conditions, covering medical treatment, prescription co-pays, and related travel expenses.
• Dental Surgery Award Financial support for medically necessary, urgent dental procedures for Hualalai Resort workforce families, with a $2,000 cap reimbursed with original receipts.
• Serious Medical / Life Threatening Illness Assistance Medical awards covering expenses beyond insurance for serious or life-threatening illness cases among Hualalai Resort workforce families, with variable award amounts based on diagnosis and case review.
• Hualalai Scholars Program Competitive scholarship for first-generation college students from Hualalai Resort workforce families attending colleges in Hawai'i, with a household income cap of $230,000.
• Higher Education Scholarships College scholarships for Hualalai Resort workforce dependents pursuing higher education at universities or vocational schools in Hawai'i or the U.S. mainland, requiring a 2.5 GPA.
• PreK-12 Scholarships Scholarship opportunities for children of Hualalai Resort employees in preschool through 12th grade.
• Academic Incentive Awards Program Academic incentive program combining Honor Roll Award ($150 for grades 6-8, $250 for grades 9-12), Academic Merit Award ($500 for incoming first-year students with 3.5 GPA, $2,500 for continuing college students), and Work for College Award (summer earnings match up to $1,500) for Hualalai Resort workforce dependents.
• LEAP Lifelong Learning & Enrichment Programs Lifelong learning and enrichment programs for Hualalai Resort workforce families including Technology for Education Award (computers, routers, printers and accessories for remote learning, $500 for 2 children to $800 for 5 children), Lifelong Learning Award (skills development coursework, tutoring, off-island learning, $1,000 to $3,000), and Keiki Literacy & Learning Award.
• Halau Lamaku Summer Enrichment Program Two-week place-based summer learning experience at Kalaemanō for children entering grades 1-6, exploring natural and cultural systems of the Pu'uwa'awa'a ahupua'a, delivered in partnership with 'Imiloa Astronomy Center at UH Hilo and the College of Hawaiian Language at UH Hilo.
• Keiki Book Fair Annual book fair event providing free books to children of Hualalai Resort workforce families to grow child literacy.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 'Imiloa Astronomy Center at UH HilocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 'Imiloa's Hālau Lamakū Program to deliver summer enrichment programming for Hualalai Resort employees' children. The program is held at the Kalaemano Interpretive Center and combines Hawaiian culture, science, and art education.
• College of Hawaiian Language at UH HilocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to the Halau Lamaku summer enrichment program that brings Hawaiian language, culture, and science education to West Hawaii families.
• Four Seasons HualalaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe primary employer partner whose workforce families are the beneficiaries of foundation programs. Foundation serves employees, contractors, vendors, and service providers associated with the resort.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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