Empowering Hawaiʻi’s future, together
At the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation, our mission is to empower our local communities to create a brighter, more sustainable future. Driven by our company's values and longstanding commitment to community engagement, the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation serves as the heart of AES Hawaiʻi’s social impact giving. The Foundation was formally established in 2021 to build upon AES Hawaiʻi’s decades of giving in Hawaiʻi. We at the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation are committed to improving the lives of local residents and building stronger communities on the islands that we call home.
Social justice and energy equity
Through our social impact partnerships, we work to address systemic disparities and promote access to safe, efficient, and affordable energy and basic services for all, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive future for Hawaiʻi.
Education and workforce development
We foster educational opportunities and workforce development with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. With STEM education and training, we empower everyone to thrive in a rapidly changing world and a brighter future for Hawaiʻi’s keiki.
Mālama ʻĀina: Environmental stewardship and native species conservation
We're dedicated to environmental stewardship and the preservation of native Hawaiian species. Mālama ʻāina guides us in safeguarding Hawaiʻi's unique natural heritage and nurturing a sustainable, respectful relationship with our land, native species, and natural resources.
Community health and resilience
By actively engaging in building community resilience, health, and well-being, we strive to strengthen our communities, fostering a sense of unity and security that transcends challenging times
About us
Our people live and work in our local communities and are passionate about improving lives both today and in the future. This is one of the reasons that AES Hawaiʻi created the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation – to help support communities through partnerships with nonprofits that work toward a happier, healthier future for our beautiful island home. We at the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation are passionate about generating positive and long-lasting impact in Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Empowering Hawaiʻi’s future, together.
About the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation
The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation serves as the heart of AES Hawaiʻi’s social impact giving. Established in 2021 and structured as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the local communities that AES Hawaiʻi serves, as well as addressing statewide needs. The Foundation is modeled after similar charitable foundations established by The AES Corporation in other states and countries, including the AES Ohio Foundation, AES Dominicana Foundation, AES Panamá Foundation and AES Chile Foundation. Since its inception, the AES Hawaiʻi Foundation has distributed over $610,000 in charitable donations to Hawaiʻi nonprofit organizations.
Geographic focus areas
The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation supports our neighbors and communities that host our renewable energy projects. These areas include:
Oʻahu
Waiʻanae, Kahuku & Koʻolauloa, Central Oʻahu, Kapolei
Kauaʻi
West & South Kauaʻi
Hawaiʻi Island
South Kohala
Maui
Central & West Maui
While preference is given to nonprofit organizations serving these areas, we also consider awarding grants outside of these communities, such as to statewide entities.