Pacific Forum
Pacific Forum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
For over 50 years, Pacific Forum has worked to build a more stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific — through rigorous research, high-level dialogue, and the next generation of policy leaders we develop and mentor every year.
A planned gift to Pacific Forum is more than a financial decision.
It is a statement about the world you believe in — and the future you want to help build.
The Indo-Pacific is home to more than half the world’s population, the majority of its economic growth, and some of its most complex and consequential security challenges. The decisions made in this region — on nuclear policy, maritime security, trade, technology, and governance — will define the global order for generations to come.
Pacific Forum is one of the few independent, non-partisan institutions dedicated entirely to navigating those challenges — not from Washington or Brussels, but from Honolulu, at the heart of the Pacific itself.
Your legacy gift ensures that work continues — and deepens — long into the future.
It funds the fellowships that shape the next generation of Indo-Pacific policy leaders.
It sustains the Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues that keep critical lines of communication open between governments.
It powers the independent research and analysis that reaches decision-makers at the highest levels.
It keeps Pacific Forum at the table — and ahead of the curve — for decades to come.
There are many ways to include Pacific Forum in your estate plans. We encourage you to work with your financial or legal advisor to determine the option that best fits your personal circumstances and philanthropic goals.
Donors who include Pacific Forum in their estate plans become members of the Pacific Forum Legacy Society — a distinguished group of individuals who share a deep commitment to the long-term peace, stability, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific.
Legacy Society members receive:
Membership in the Legacy Society is confirmed upon receipt of written notification of your planned gift. There is no minimum gift amount required.
We would be honored to speak with you about the impact a planned gift to Pacific Forum can make — for the region, for future generations of policy leaders, and for the ideas that matter most to you.
📩 Contact us today:
Shanna Khayat
Director of Communication & Outreach
Is Pacific Forum a registered nonprofit? Yes. Pacific Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All planned gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Can I restrict my gift to a specific program or initiative? Yes. You may designate your gift to support a specific area of Pacific Forum’s work, such as our fellowship programs, a particular regional initiative, or our general operating fund. We encourage you to discuss your intentions with our team to ensure your wishes are honored.
What if my circumstances change? Most planned gifts — including bequests and beneficiary designations — can be modified or revoked at any time during your lifetime. We encourage you to review your estate plans regularly with your advisors.
How do I notify Pacific Forum of my planned gift? Simply reach out to us directly. We would be honored to speak with you and welcome you into the Legacy Society.
