The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation supports arts, education, environment, informed communities, and poetry to connect communities and influence social change to achieve an equitable New Jersey.
Specifically, our mission is to:Close the achievement gap in public education so that all of Hawaii's children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to and benefit from high-quality education, from pre-kindergarten through 12thgrade, that prepares them for a successful future;Restore Hawaii's nearshore marine life populations so that future generations can benefit and learn from this rich natural resource;Build on the strengths of Windward Oahu communities through investments that support the region's rich cultural legacy, its youth and families, and its natural resources; andInvest in a limited number of other unforeseen but compelling opportunities to make a big difference in Hawaii's future.
J.S. Johnson Investments is an investment management firm dedicated to socially and ecologically responsible investing in the areas of emerging technology, wellness, hospitality and real estate. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the firm is primarily focused on projects in the U.S. and Costa Rica. J.S. Johnson Investments supports a broad range of innovative, creative and philanthropic endeavors, and has been a successful early-stage technology investor in companies including Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. It is the parent company of the Harmony Hotel and Harmony Projects Nosara, a sustainable hospitality project on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Lili'uokalani Trust provides opportunities for Hawaiian children to realize their greatest potential - living healthy, joyful, and prosperous lives while contributing positively to their families, communities, and the world. We believe in the resiliency of our Hawaiian children. We advocate and work towards systemic change for their wellbeing and build them pathways to thriving lives. OUR MISSION SPENDING IS SET TO DOUBLE IN THE NEXT DECADE. WE PLAN TO EXPAND UPON OUR CURRENT SERVICE (DIRECT SERVICE AND SMALL PROGRAMS) TO ALSO INCLUDE BROADER SYSTEMS LEVEL CHANGE, PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TO THIS END, WE HOPE TO NETWORK WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS WITH WHOM WE CAN LEARN AND/OR PARTNER WITH ON OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS ENDING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES
Aaron and Lillie Straus’ clearly focused philanthropic vision, to give the people of Baltimore protection, education, and opportunity, continues today in a contemporary context. With the Foundation’s long-term support of critical policies and programs, our intention and aspiration remains a reflection of their original vision: to connect families of Baltimore to avenues of hope and opportunity that tap their potential for a more secure future.