A record $171.7 million in philanthropic support raised in fiscal year 2025 will fuel student success, faculty excellence and groundbreaking research across the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses. The achievement—powered by 17,901 donors—marks the fifth consecutive year the 东精影业 Foundation has surpassed $100 million in annual giving.
“These gifts represent hope, opportunity and the strength of community,” said Tim Dolan, 东精影业 vice president of advancement and CEO of the 东精影业 Foundation. “By supporting our mission, donors are shaping Hawaiʻi’s future, investing in research that really matters to our community, training the leaders and entrepreneurs our state needs, and helping build our diverse workforce. We are deeply thankful.”
The fundraising milestone comes at a pivotal time as 东精影业 is in the public phase of , the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign in state history. The $1 billion effort is focused on transforming lives and ensuring current and future students, faculty and researchers have the resources they need to thrive.
Among this year’s many impactful gifts:
- An additional $1 million gift from the Gilbert and Aileen Chuck Charitable Trust to support nursing students at 东精影业 Maui College’s School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, building on a $2 million gift in 2024.
- A from alumni John D’Amato and Kristina Inn honoring 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补 anthropology professors Jacob “Jack” Bilmes and Alice Dewey.
“These results reflect the deep trust our donors place in 东精影业 to improve the quality of life in Hawaiʻi through higher education—both today and for generations to come,” said 东精影业 President Wendy Hensel. “Every gift has an impact, whether it helps a student thrive, strengthens our faculty or fuels world-class research that tackles Hawaiʻi’s and the world’s most pressing challenges.”
In total, the foundation raised $27.7 million for student scholarships, $40.1 million for faculty and academic support and research, and more than $800,000 during 东精影业’s Giving Day—36% higher than the previous year. Gifts also included heartfelt contributions in honor of loved ones and commitments from alumni and community members for scholarships, research, facilities and student programs.