Have you ever lost a cherished possession? After the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, contents of `Iolani Palace, including furniture, household items, and paintings, were sold in a series of public auctions. To date, only a fraction of the original artifacts have been recovered. Please help us bring these treasured belongings home. Your contribution to The Friends of `Iolani Palace/friends.html would assist in our worldwide search for artifacts, in the restoration and preservation of each precious object, and in the ultimate display of these pieces of history. A wide variety of objects currently comprise the Palace collections, including a court uniform with its exquisite detailing of fern and taro leaves in embroidered gold wire (detail shown on front). Each artifact that returns home is an invaluable gift.
Thirty-nine years of dedicated work have brought about the transformation of `Iolani Palace from crumbling artifact to national treasure. With this has also evolved a museum collection unique in the world, rooms that radiate with priceless furnishings, and a devoted group of supporters who make it all possible. With your donation, you will help to ensure that the distinctive cultural and historic legacy of Hawai`i's royal family endures. Please make your gift today -- it will be deeply appreciated. Mahalo nui for your kokua.
Aloha pumehana,
| Alice F. Guild |
| Board President |
- Download contribution form ( .pdf), or
- Donate now using the button below, which will take you to `Iolani Palace's section of the Network for Good online donation site. There you can make a secure online donation.
Your gift is tax-deductible as provided by law.
Learn More about the Cherished Object Program.
Your support is precious the effort to preserve the Palace and share it with the public. We appreciate your kokua and gratefully acknowledge the generous support that members and friends in the community have provided over the years. We hope you will consider a gift today to help perpetuate this powerful symbol of Hawai`i's history and culture.
Your gift can be applied to a variety of areas:
- Preservation and conservation of valuable historic objects and artifacts
- Maintenance and repair of `Iolani Palace, tthe Barracks, and other historic buildings on the premises
- Creation and implementation of programs
- Development of educational classes and opportunities
- Aid in the search for and acquisition of original objects to refurnish the Palace.
For information about how to donate, or any of the programs described here, please contact `Iolani Palace Donor Services.
Unrestricted Gifts
Unrestricted gifts provide critical support for daily operation and maintenance of the royal residence that is so vital to our work in historic preservation, education, and conservation.
Restricted Gifts
Donors with a particular interest in regards to the Palace are encouraged to make a targeted gift. Donations can be specified toward a range of options, including the Palace's acquisitions fund, Pulama `ia (Adopt an Artifact) program, educational projects, new gallery exhibits, and more.
Tribute/Memorial Gifts
Honor that special person with a tribute or memorial gift in recognition of their special love of Hawaiian history or culture. Your contribution will be acknowledged on `Iolani Palace donor lists and to the honoree or their family.
Operations Endowment Fund
The Friends have established an Operations Endowment Fund to support the costs of safeguarding and interpreting this great Hawaiian cultural treasure.
Increase the Gift With An Employer's Match
Check with your Human Resources department to find out if your employer has a matching gift policy. If they do, they will usually provide you with a Matching Gift Form or other form to submit with your donation to `Iolani Palace.
Gifts of Appreciated Property or Stock and Planned Giving
Giving appreciated assets may enable you to avoid paying capital gains taxes while simultaneously getting a tax deduction and helping `Iolani Palace.
Philanthropic support of caring individuals through bequests, trusts, and other planned giving has been important for the support of `Iolani Palace.
Consult with your financial advisor about these ways to provide an enduring legacy for caring for `Iolani Palace.