$250,000 Goal

$313,955

Total Raised

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Give the gift of a life-changing education at Assets by donating today! This is our most important tuition assistance fundraiser for our families in need. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.

Illumination Gala 2025 banner with McD Philpotts


OUR ILLUMINATION AUCTION - BUY NOW OPPORTUNITIES

You can BUY NOW at the price listed online. It's an excellent opportunity until Thursday, May 1.

Congratulations! Winning bidders can pick up their auction items at the K-8 campus at 1 'Ohana Nui Way from

-Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 11, 2025
-weekdays 8 a.m. to  4 p.m.

The Illumination Virtual Auction ended at 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.

Thank you for bidding and supporting Assets School! Winning bidders are invited to share a photo or video of themselves-or the gift recipient-with their auction item and a brief story for possible inclusion in our social media, newsletters, website, and other communications. You can email your submission to s[email protected] or tag us @assetsschool when posting on social media. We genuinely appreciate your support!


AN INSPIRING TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDRAISER  

We enjoyed the 2025 Illumination Gala on Saturday, March 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the stunning Waialae Country Club. The event will feature a memorable program celebrating the transformative impact of an Assets education, as well as fine dining, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with others who support our students. 

We are incredibly honored to recognize Trustee McD Philpotts and his family at this year's event. McD's two sons, Alika and Kainoa, attended Assets, and McD is an alumnus of the Academy of the Pacific, where our High School is located. McD has steadfastly championed our school's vision, having served on our Board since 2007. He owns two companies, Mountain Wood Farm and Hawaiian Furniture.

"I know what it is like to not have Assets and what it is like to have Assets. We have to make sure Assets is always in our community to help the children we serve."                                                                                             --Trustee McD Philpotts

"McD's unwavering leadership and dedication have made an indelible impact on our community," said Linda Jameson Myers, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. "We are proud to celebrate his many contributions as well as his family's."

Please get in touch with our Manager of Annual Fundraising, Katie van Nispen, with any questions at (808) 440-3625 or [email protected]
The auction is a highlight of Illumination, where your bids become life-changing support for the students of Assets School. The auction features exclusive trips, hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, and more each year.  It was live online on Sunday, March 23, and be available to the public through Saturday, March 29.


Assets School is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization. Our taxpayer ID# is 99-6001152.


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Assets School
Questions? Contact Katie van Nispen

Waialae Country Club

4997 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA

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