In partnership with others, we seek to expand for those less fortunate, especially children, opportunities to find hope for their future, and we seek to enhance stewardship, preservation and protection of the environment.
Helga established Hauʻoli Mau Loa Foundation in 1990 as a way “to return the generosity of the islands” where she had “found great happiness.”
The Foundation elected its first officers and directors. Hans Bertram-Nothnagel, President; Helga Glaesel-Hollenback, Vice President; Ronald J. Weiss, Secretary and Treasurer. Helga and Hans were named as the first Directors of the organization.
The Foundation awards its first grant: $100,000 to Queen's Medical Center to support The Queen's Nursing Institute.
Hurricane 'Iniki was the most powerful hurricane to strike the U.S. state of Hawai'i in recorded history.
In response to the devastating hurricane that pummeled the island of Kaua‘i in September of 1992, Helga wanted to find a way to help the island recover and rebuild.
Helga is given a Hawaiian name.
A Grant of up to $2 million promised to Kaua'i Housing Development Corporation for the establishment of Hau'oli Mau Loa Village.
After a battle with cancer, Helga passes away.
Wayne M. Pitluck was elected as a Director of the Foundation to assist Hans Bertram-Nothnagel in carrying on Helga's mission.
A grant of up to $250,000 was committed to support the establishment of Aloha Harvest, a First Generation Partner of the Foundation.
The United States was attacked by an Islamic terrorist group known as al-Qaeda. Their targets included the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
In response to the September 11 terror attacks, the Foundation made several grants to support families affected by the tragedy.
A grant of $50,000 was committed to Storybook Theatre on Kaua'i, a First Generation Partner of the Foundation.
A grant of $20,000 was committed to Hale Kipa, another First Generation Partner, to support ts Capital Campaign program.
A magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia and triggered tsunamis across the Indian Ocean. It is one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history killing hundreds of thousands of people.
In response to the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis, the Foundation provided grants of $50,000 each to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Save the Children to provide emergency humanitarian relief to the victims.
A grant of $60,000 was awarded to Ho‘āla School to assist in providing financial/scholarship aid to deserving students for tuition at the school.
A grant of $25,000 was committed to Hawai‘i Nature Center (HNC) for its 2007 Makiki Valley Center project. The Foundation has continued to support HNC through the years and currently funds the Title I project that provide low-income elementary and middle schools the opportunity to participate in environmental education programs.
Edwin E. Hollenback III, Helga's widower, passes away unexpectedly.
After a national search, Janis Reischmann is selected to be the first Executive Director of Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation.
Graphic design artist, Darryl Soon, created the lehua maka noe blossom in honor of our Founder.
Commissioned by the Foundation and prepared by Farnsworth Consulting, this report was used to help shape the Hope for Kids initiative.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 777.68 points - the biggest single-day point loss ever.
The Foundation Board formally adopts its Statement of Mission and Values.
The Hope for Kids initiative was established to expand opportunities for children in Hawaiʻi to build hope and a positive future.
The Safety Net initiative was established in response to the stock market crash of 2008 and the ensuing economic downturn.
The Coordinating Group on Alien Species (CGAPS) submits its Vision and Action Plan that provides a summary of the highest priority issues and long-term needs, along with specific short-term tasks that each participant has agreed to work on towards achieving a common vision.
The Foundation made a commitment that the renovation of its long term offices would be as “green” as possible, and started with hiring an architect who shared this commitment – Hawai‘i Architecture LLP (now known as "hi-archy-y").
The Foundation began its Environmental Initiative internationally by Partnering with Global Greengrants Fund, an organization that makes small grants to grassroots groups in developing regions around the globe for conservation efforts
In 2010 the Foundation commissioned Dr. Makena Coffman to help inform its development of environmental grantmaking strategies. Click "Find out more" below for access to key portions of the report.
In June 2011, the Foundation hired its first summer intern. After a successful and rewarding experience for both the Foundation and the intern, the Foundation decided to continue offering the program every summer.
The Foundation formalized its commitment to building the capacity of the nonprofit sector by partnering with Hawaiiʻi Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
The Foundation received the Green Business Program Award for outstanding efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle in its office renovations.
Foundations for Hawaiʻi’s Green Economy: Economic Trends in Hawaiʻi Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resource Management- May 2012.
The Board and staff had the opportunity to visit select programs of Save the Children International, Doctors Without Borders and Global Greengrants Fund in Kenya and Mozambique.
A grant to Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation was committed to perform due diligence on property in Pepeʻekeo for consideration of a new housing project.
James Koshiba is elected as the fourth Director of the Foundation beginning November 1, 2014, for a five-year term.
In partnership with Palikū Documentary Films, the Foundation helped its nine Hope for Kids Partners create their own videos to share the work of their organizations. See them all by clicking below.
A grant of $300,000 was committed to support the Hawaiʻi Host Committee of the 2016 World Conservation Congress.
Kylee P. Mar is elected as the fifth Director of the Foundation beginning June 1, 2016, for a five-year term.
The Foundation continued its Hope for Kids initiative by supporting nine additional partners committed to bringing hope to children through delivering ʻāina-based education.
As a member organization with the Environmental Funders Group, the Foundation assisted in the compilation of this report. (note: Report was updated in 2017)
Hans explains the thinking behind expanding the Board and developing the Foundation's DNA
In addition to providing an overview of the entire Hope for Kids ʻEkahi initiative, this video provides a deeper look into the programs of ʻAha Pūnana Leo, Kaʻala Farm Inc, Hoa ʻĀina O Mākaha, and Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke.
The Board entered into its first Program Related Investment with Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation.
After almost 22 years of service on the Board, Wayne Pitluck transitions off the Foundation Board.
Barbara Kalipi is elected as a Director of the Foundation beginning November 1, 2019.
TheWorld Health Organization (WHO) assessed the outbreak of COVID-19 around the world and declared it a global pandemic.
Due to growing concerns of the pandemic, Foundation staff initiates stay at home orders and begins working from home.
In response to the pandemic, our Board conducts its first fully virtual Board meeting.
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