The Founders Club honors the University’s generous donors whose lifetime giving exceeds $100,000.
Who Qualifies for the Founders Club?
To become a member, a donor’s cumulative lifetime giving to the University of Hawai‘i must total at least $100,000, either through outright gifts or irrevocable planned gifts.
How Founders Club members benefit the University
Founders Club members play a pivotal role in shaping the future of UH, funding critical initiatives such as:
- Endowed academic chairs to attract and retain outstanding faculty.
- Scholarships that provide access to higher education for students in need.
- Start-up capital for innovative research institutes.
- Discretionary funds for academic leaders to seize unexpected opportunities.
Founders Club benefits
In addition to invitations to exclusive UH events throughout the year, Founders Club members receive award-winning publications such as Kūpono, the University of Hawaiʻi magazine, and the University of Hawaiʻi Foundationʻs Annual and Endowment Report.
Throughout the year, Founders Club members are invited to member-only University of Hawaiʻi events.
For more information, contact Donor Relations at [email protected].
