Established in 2023, the KVIKS Media Foundation is an educational non-profit was founded by the advisors of KVIKS Media and alumni of the KVIKS Media program. The primary purpose of the foundation is to provide opportunities, resources and support to individuals interested in creative and electronic media. Our aim is to offer educational, training, and networking opportunities, as well as access to necessary resources, fostering their growth and development in this field. As it’s namesake, the KVIKS Media program at Hilo High School is the primary beneficiary of this foundation, but it’s resources and opportunities are extended to residents of the State of Hawaii.
The KVIKS Media Foundation is a registered charity with the State of Hawaii and is able to engage in charitable solicitation within Hawaii. Click here to see our foundation’s status in the Department of the Attorney General’s charity registry: https://charity.ehawaii.gov/charity/934101028/details.html
We have applied with the IRS for our 503(c) status. We are currently awaiting a determination letter in order to prove that your donations are tax deductible. However, if you are still willing to donate to our foundation, click here to visit our donate page.
How You Can Help?
Are you a KVIKS Alumni from ANY GENERATION? Are you a parent/guardian, family or friend of someone involved in KVIKS Media? Are you interested in supporting creative media individuals? We need mentors, volunteers, access, and of course kind donations to support the purpose of our foundation.
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KVIKS Media Foundation Board of Directors and Officers
Reynard Galdones, Board President
Jaslinn Monica “Makamae” Kamaka-Mauhili, Board Vice President
King James Mangoba, Secretary
Jasmine Heaster, Treasurer
Pressley Domingo, Director
Jasmine Gardner, Director
Charlene Masuhara, Director
Advisors to the Board of Directors
Ku’ulei Arceo (Nominating and Empowerment Committee)
KVIKS Media Foundation Staff
Executive Director Luke Eclipse-Ujano
Deputy Executive Director Remington Uemura
Operations Manager Cheyenne Asuncion-Adams