Welcome to the New Moon Foundation, co-founded in 1999 by Bennett Dorrance and Thuy Nguyen Fujimoto.
Inspired by the principles of Engaged Buddhism, the New Moon Foundation is committed to the practice of Right Relationship. Our mission is to provide educational and science-based programs, scholarships and grants that encourage and support the practice of our core values G.R.A.C.E.
As part of our mission and inspired by the people and aina (land) of Hawai`i, the New Moon Foundation also ensures responsible and sustainable stewarship of over 2,400 acres on the Big Island of Hawai`i, which extends from the Pacific Ocean into the Kohala Mountains. The land contains much of lole ahupua’a, a traditional Hawaiian land allocation that allowed for a holistic watershed management system. Situated on this ahupua’a is the Bond Historic District, a 56-acre federally registered historic district that includes the former Bond Homestead and the Kohala Girls’ School.
We invite you to learn more about the New Moon Foundation and discover the great opportunities provided by this healing land and our team who is dedicated to building mutually beneficial relationships with all beings based on G.R.A.C.E.