Love and compassion
are vital to transforming human life and strengthening our community.
Who we are
Who We Are
Inspired by the life of visionary hotelier and philanthropist H.T. Hayashi, we are a family foundation guided by a passionate commitment to the people of Hawaii.
Supporting the Community
“My father’s values, including his compassion, guided him and acted as a filter in how he made his decisions. He believed in preventative measures within the community that you should treat the source of the problem, not just the symptom.”
– Corine Hayashi
Compassionate and innovative community development
Through community development, we create opportunities for the people of Hawaii to increase their self-sufficiency and quality of life. We work directly with grantees, investing in arts and culture, human development, environmental conservation and economic security, with a particular focus on programs that serve women, children and the elderly.
Below are a few of our grantees.
Hawaiʻi Center for Youth Philanthropy
The Hawai‘i Center for Youth Philanthropy (HCYP) has been cultivating the next generation of leaders, grounding youth in the values and practices of community-centered giving. HCYP launched its first cohort in 2024-2025, bringing together six schools on O‘ahu. Students explored community priorities, developed philanthropic mindsets rooted in aloha and stewardship, and led projects reflecting local waiwai. Educators participated as fellows and mentors, supporting reflection, action, and growth alongside their students. Community members were engaged throughout the process, reconnecting schools to place and purpose. The year culminated in student-led presentations celebrating learning, leadership, and pilina.
Kaimukī High School
Kaimukī High School is a dynamic, inclusive, differentiated, and supportive collaborative learning community where high standards of instruction and assessment drive student success, and foster a culture of respect and excellence. Guided by the D.A.W.G. Mentality—Discipline, Accountability, Work Ethic, and Grit—the school emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. In January 2025, Kaimukī launched its Community & Cultural Initiatives to strengthen cultural identity and connection. Through its student-run media platform, Bulldog Barks, students explore and express their cultural heritage, building confidence and self-identity. These efforts, highlighted by the school’s 2nd annual Culture Day, have deepened community ties and re-established Kaimukī High School as a central force within its neighborhood.
Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) is Hawai‘i‘s premier art institution, inspiring and uplifting the community through transformative art experiences. Since opening in 1927, HoMA has prioritized education, a tradition carried on through its Visual Arts Integration Education Program. The program’s educator workshops and Lending Collection help teachers across Hawai‘i integrate art into classrooms, building visual literacy and inquiry. Last year, more than 14,000 students from over 40 schools benefited from these resources, expanding access to arts-integrated learning statewide. Learn more here.
Ceeds of Peace
Ceeds of Peace is a Hawai’i-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise peacebuilding leaders. Ceeds of Peace does so by creating and facilitating community platforms and opportunities for adults, youth, educators, family members, service providers, those in the justice system, business leaders, and non-profit leaders to work together in our collective pursuit to build peaceful communities. Its annual three-part peacebuilding workshop series is a rare free professional development opportunity for public school educators. Participants learn peacebuilding skills from renowned peacebuilders and Ceeds co-founders, Dr. Kerrie Urosevich and Dr. Maya Soetoro. Learn more here.