Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) is a private operating foundation founded in 1909 by Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani.

LT provides a complete array of healing services to kamaliʻi (beneficiary children) and their families to reach their full potential in life. With Hawaiian cultural values and practices as a foundation, our programs – in the arts, sports, ʻāina (land) and creative media – boost self-confidence and instill leadership and resilience among youth.

LT has broadened its mission from a social welfare casework focus to include community change initiatives that affect the systems impacting Hawaiian families. The primary beneficiaries continue to be orphan and other desitute children, but our work also emphasizes the building of thriving Hawaiian communities and families that nurture and support their children. Our vision is to make a deeper system impact by focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty for Native Hawaiian families.

Our mission: 
To provide opportunities for Hawaiian children to realize their greatest potential:
Living healthy, joyful, & prosperous lives, contributing positively to their families, communities & the world.

Charity

Health Care

Humanitarian

Music

Social Impact

Liliʻuokalani Trust

Cheri Tarutani

Alan Arakawa

Tina Keane

Rose Kaeka Engcabo

Alan Garcia

Chiemi Terasawa Davis

Carl Matsunaga

Menrit Francis

The Leadership Team at Liliʻuokalani Trust guides the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission to empower Hawaiian children and families. Comprised of executives with diverse expertise, the team drives initiatives in program development, financial management, real estate, and technology, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance organizational impact and optimize community change efforts. Their leadership is pivotal in navigating the complexities of supporting Native Hawaiian families and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Leadership Team

Youth Programs Development

Social Services Specialists

Program Management and Support

Leadership Team

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Team members

Other teams at Liliʻuokalani Trust

Youth Programs Development

Social Services Specialists

Program Management and Support