Help us reach our $10,000 goal!
For a $50 donation, you can light up a star in our HKF sky and see your name sparkle above Hawai‘i. Your gift directly fuels our On the Rise mentorship program—supporting the next generation of local artists with real guidance, real gigs, and real impact.
Pick your star. Be the light in our night music.
Choose a star, make a gift, and help us empower Hawai‘i’s artists. with your $50 donation that fuels opportunities, mentorship, and live music across the islands — keeping Hawai‘i’s music shining bright.
Night Music: Light Up the Sky
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The Henry Kapono Foundation - a Hawai‘i 501-C-3 EIN: 83-0567345
Published: 22 Aug 2025
Beneficiary
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Henry Kapono Foundation Charity no. 83-0567345 |
Henry Kapono Foundation
Charity no. 83-0567345
Founded in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) organization, the Henry Kapono Foundation (HKF) is rooted in Hawai‘i and driven by the vision of celebrated entertainer Henry Kapono and his wife, Lezlee Kaʻaihue. Guided by Henry’s lifelong passion for music and his love for the islands, HKF is dedicated to giving back to the community that has shaped his life.
Committed to sustaining Hawai‘i’s music industry, HKF provides education, employment, and professional opportunities for today’s and tomorrow’s music creators. By empowering creators to develop, share, and amplify their talents, HKF fosters collaboration, mentorship, and the choice to build meaningful careers, here at home, or abroad.HKF’s ultimate goal is to elevate Hawai‘i’s music to its fullest potential—celebrating its authentic, vibrant, and diverse culture while establishing it as a globally recognized, world-class music destination.
