News Release
FHB Contributes $2.5 Million to Support Community amid Ongoing Uncertainty and Growing Local Needs
Honolulu, February 13, 2026 - First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) announced a $2.5 million contribution to the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, reinforcing the bank’s long-standing commitment to the communities it serves during a period of ongoing uncertainty and increasing local need. Following a strong performance in 2025, the bank is giving back through the Foundation, which donated $5.6 million to 350 charities in 2025.
“Housing and access to health care remain real challenges across Hawaiʻi,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President and CEO of First Hawaiian Bank. “We are aware of these and the broader needs impacting our state, and we stand alongside our community partners in supporting solutions. That is why this donation to the Foundation is so important, so we can help ensure essential services continue for those in need.”
The First Hawaiian Bank Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to address core community needs across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and Saipan. This $2.5 million contribution will support organizations focused on:
Meeting human services needs, including health and wellness services, mental health support, food security, and programs serving seniors and families
Improving access to healthcare, including clinics and services that expand care to underserved communities
Supporting housing stability and homelessness prevention, recognizing the connection between stable housing and overall health
Providing educational opportunities and serving children and youth, including programs that build long-term stability and financial well-being
Enriching community life through culture and the arts, strengthening Hawaiʻi’s unique heritage and community identity
First Hawaiian Bank’s commitment to community investment spans more than a century, with the Foundation celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Through the Foundation, direct charitable giving, and employee volunteerism, FHB has invested tens of millions of dollars in nonprofit organizations across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and Saipan.
“Local nonprofits are on the front lines of caring for our communities, and many are being asked to do more with limited resources,” said Cameron Nekota, President, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation. “This donation will help support trusted partners and sustain essential services as community needs continue to evolve.”