Shaping Tomorrow Together
LEAVE A LEGACY ROOTED IN ALOHA
At Hawai‘i Pacific University, students are prepared to meet the world with confidence, compassion, and courage. Through hands-on learning, global perspectives, and the power of aloha, we’ve helped students grow into leaders—in Hawai‘i and far beyond.
A planned gift is a powerful way to carry that mission forward. Whether you’re honoring someone meaningful, supporting a program close to your heart, or building your legacy, your generosity creates real opportunities for future generations.
Together, we can continue to shape lives, strengthen communities, and ensure that HPU thrives for decades to come.
All individuals who include Hawaii Pacific University in their estate plans are recognized as members of the Malāma Legacy Society.
Recent News
Legislative changes that took effect this year may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.
- A new deduction for nonitemizers. Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
- A new cap on deductions for top earners. Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
- A new minimum giving threshold. Only the amount of total annual giving that surpasses 0.5% of your adjusted gross income qualifies for a deduction (if you itemize). You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.
One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.
Spotlight on Giving
Make-a-Will Month: A Good Time to Get Started
Do you have a will? According to Trust & Will’s 2026 Estate Planning Report, 56% of adults in the U.S. have no estate planning documents at all. Writing or updating a will is easy to put off. Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, though, it helps to see that a will or living trust is an opportunity to protect your loved ones and carry your values forward.
Leave an Enduring Legacy
The Malāma Legacy Society, HPU’s planned giving recognition society, honors individuals who include Hawaii Pacific University in their estate plans.
You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by supporting our students, faculty, and programs. By including HPU in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of our Malāma Legacy Society.
Plan a gift in your will
Making a gift in your will can be an easy way to meet your charitable goals—perhaps even allowing you to make a more substantial gift than would otherwise be possible.
Check out our FAQ
Do you have questions about making a gift to HPU but don’t know where to start?
What does a hero look like?
When you give your assets to support our mission, you become a hero—at least to the students and faculty whose lives are changed by our work.
Please Reach Out
We're here to help! Contact a member of our Advancement team now to discuss your charitable goals, notify us of a gift, or determine how you can support current and future students at HPU.
Information contained on this website is current at the time of posting. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered technical or legal advice. Please consult a legal, tax, or other professional advisor when planning a charitable gift.