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Our funders and partners form the cornerstone of our endeavor to conserve and rejuvenate the vibrant ecosystems of Hawai'i. Their unwavering support and collaborative efforts amplify our impact, making it possible to transcend challenges and drive meaningful change. Through shared visions and collective action, we are nurturing a legacy of conservation that echoes through the lush landscapes of Hawai'i, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.
Our Funders
The Akaka Foundation for Tropical Forests is deeply grateful for the generous support of our funders, whose contributions make our work possible. Their commitment enables us to serve our mission and create lasting impact in our community.
Sustaining Funders
These funders have provided significant and/or multi-year support, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our programs. They are also listed in the relevant years they contributed.
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Islands Research Station (2016-2025)
Dorrance Family Foundation (2018, 2022, 2024)
Batelle (2020, 2023, 2025)
Healy Foundation (2024 and 2025)
Patagonia Foundation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2023)
Recent Funders (2024-2025)
These funders have contributed in the most recent funding cycle.
USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Think Fund
National Park Trust Every Kid in the Park
Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Steve and Gloria Gainsley Fund
Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Hawai‘i Forest and Trail ‘I‘iwi Fund
Deupree Family Foundation
The Burkehaven Family Foundation
Kanehumamoku Voyaging Academy
Boy Scouts
Pine Tree Cafe
Ho‘ola Honey
Past Funders
Sustaining Funders are also included in the relevant years they contributed. We appreciate the lasting impact of these funders who have supported our work in previous years.
2023
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Contract for ‘ŌDRP
Dorrance Family Foundation
Patagonia Foundation
Batelle
2022
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Dorrance Family Foundation
Atherton Family Foundation
NOAA B-WET Grant
Anonymous Foundations
2021
The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Two Anonymous Foundations
2020
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Batelle and NEON Grant Program
NOAA B-WET (multi-year grant)
Hawai‘i Community Foundation (Career Connected Learning Grant, Kūkio Fund)
Bike Works
Anonymous Foundation
2019
USFS Landscape Scale Restoration Grant (multiple year grant award)
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Patagonia Foundation
Lund University
Anonymous Foundation
2018
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation
Patagonia Foundation
Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Career Connected Learning Grant
Anonymous Foundation
2017
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Dorrance Family Foundation
Laura Jane Musser Foundation
Patagonia Foundation
2016
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
