About
Established in 2003 as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Eni & Hina Faleomavaega Foundation funds scholarships for undergraduate and high school students of Pacific Island descent at American Samoa Community College, BYU Hawaii, Kahuku High School, University of Utah, and BYU's Multicultural Student Services department. It also supports initiatives that benefit veterans and preserve Pacific Island cultures and language.
Our Journey
BYU Hawaii endowment fully, funded exceeding $100k; supported female student athletes in tennis at BYU and funded registration fees for BYU SOAR students
Established new scholarships at the University of Utah
Established new scholarships at Kahuku High School; service project for SVSG
1/1 Matching Gift Program established by anonymous donor up to $22,222
All plans were in place for the first charity golf tournament at Thanksgiving Point Golf Course, but the Covid-19 global pandemic forced its cancellation. All fundraising paused until 2022.
$20,725 gift-in-kind donated to the Fédération Tahitienne de football américain (equipment for youth programs) in Papeete, Tahiti
First 4 scholarships awarded at ASCC
Sponsor of the Samoan Language Symposium held in Provo, UT
Established scholarships at American Samoa Community College (ASCC)
Faleomavaega's first Samoan music album was released on all major platforms (iTunes, Spotify, etc.). 100% percent of the net proceeds fund student scholarships.
Upon Eni's passing, an endowment was created in his name at BYU Hawaii to benefit Pacific Island students. Many helped raise $50,000 by December 2017.
Foundation established as 501(c)(3) non-profit organization