The Camp Tarawa Foundation
A 501 ( C ) 3 non-profit tax exempt Corporation
The Camp Tarawa Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) that is independently incorporated with the State of Hawaii, and is recognized by the State of Hawaii and the Internal Revenue Service as an independent organization.
The Foundation was established for charitable, literary and educational purposes including fund raising for the construction of the Camp Tarawa Museum and Educational Center.
The primary purpose of the Camp Tarawa Foundation was to raise funds to build a state of the art museum and educational facility in Waimea in close proximity to the Camp Tarawa Monument. However, those plans were unattainable so the Foundation is now working with the Honoka’a Heritage Center to transfer museum materials onto an ‘online’ museum experience.
The Honoka’a Heritage Center has a physical presence in the Botelho Building on Mamane Street in Honoka’a. The building was used as a USO during WWII so it has a connection to Camp Tarawa and artifacts relating to Camp Tarawa can be viewed in an exhibit there.
The Camp Tarawa Foundation has assumed responsibility for maintaining the Camp Tarawa Monument which is dedicated to honoring the 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions and the Waimea Community for their contributions towards winning the war in the Pacific during WWII.
The Foundation’s Docents make presentations on the history of Camp Tarawa at schools, local businesses and other organizational meetings.
The Foundation’s Docents also offer complimentary Boots on the Ground Tours to individuals interested in learning about the importance of Camp Tarawa as a training base during WWII. The tours are available upon request. Click on Tours for more information.
Charitable donations are always appreciated and can be sent to the Camp Tarawa Foundation at PO Box 385551, Waikoloa, HI, 96738.
The Camp Tarawa Foundation
