About Us

KūPono Educational Foundation

KūPono Educational Foundation is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that aims to uplift and support Native Hawaiian and local college students pursuing higher education. Our primary focus is to provide a helping hand through short-term "emergency" financial aid to address immediate challenges that could potentially hinder students' college enrollment.

We are a grass-roots collective of current and former collegiate educators who have spent our respective careers campaigning for local students across Hawaii nei. We firmly believe in the power of education and its ability to transform lives.

Partner with us and donate today!  Your generosity will make a significant impact .  All donations to KūPono Educational Foundation are tax deductible.

Meet the TEAM: 

(L-R) Steven Chigawa (Treasurer, Board Member) , Steven Nakasone (Vice President, Board Member) , Jean Miyashiro-Saipaia (Communicaton & Marketing Director, Board Member) , Winston Kong (President,Board Member),  Clayton Ing (Secretary, Board Member)
Website Manager: Terri Saragosa

EMAIL:  info@kuponoeducationalfoundation.com