The Waikoloa Foundation has the privilege of stewarding deeply significant cultural, historical and ecological attributes of the unique landscape that makes up the Waikoloa Resort property on the Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island.
The Waikoloa Foundation is dedicated to serving as a responsible steward of the Waikoloa area’s precious historical and natural wonders. We are deeply committed to:
- Protecting and restoring historical and cultural sites
- Preserving Waikoloa’s natural resources
- Empowering Hawaiʻi’s future generations, leaders and change-makers through education and community initiatives
- Leading responsible tourism efforts on the Kohala Coast
- Encouraging sustainable development to protect Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystem
Cultural Resource Center
Cultural Resource Center
The Waikoloa Foundation is currently in the planning stages to convert the historical Parker Ranch Recreation building into a Waikoloa cultural resource center to be the new home for programming, education and historic preservation of the rich cultural heritage at Waikoloa. This project will transform this space back into the community hub it once was, now with renewed purpose in service of the Foundation’s mission, preserving it in perpetuity.
Keiki Heroes
Keiki Heroes
The Waikoloa Foundation is proud to have provided lead funding to launch Keiki Heroes, a homegrown campaign to support local keiki in their quest for safety amidst COVID-19.
Virtual Field Trip Experiences
Virtual Field Trips
The Waikoloa Foundation is developing virtual field trip experiences for students to have digital access to safely explore the unique environmental and historical features at Waikoloa.
The Ala Kahakai Trail Mainetance
Ala Kahakai Trail Maintenance
The Waikoloa Foundation continues to maintain its section of the 175 mile historic shoreline trail path safe for hikers by clearing branches and debris regularly.
Fishpond Restoration
Fishpond Restoration
The Waikoloa Foundation supports ongoing efforts in partnership with the Waikoloa Land Company and resort members to provide daily maintenance, repair and stewardship work to ensure that the traditional fishponds at Kuʻualiʻi and Kahapapa continue to thrive.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
We love working hand in hand with our community. We welcome participation in our volunteer activities – beach clean-ups, trail maintenance and more – and are always eager to learn from our neighbors and partners about new ideas and issues top-of-mind for our community. Contact us here to find out how you can get involved.