Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation

The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF) is a public nonprofit foundation created on February 18, 1986 in honor of one of Hawaii’s greatest athletes, three-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, whose Olympic career spanned 20 years.

The Foundation’s objective is to keep Duke’s memory alive by helping Hawaii's athletes participate in athletic competitions and further their educations with the hope that they emulate Duke’s remarkable accomplishments and character.

ODKF is the successor of two other foundations, the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation and the Outrigger Foundation. The Duke Kahanamoku Foundation was founded in 1963 during Duke’s lifetime by his many friends to perpetuate his name and assist young people in his areas of interest -- water sports, police work and international relations. The Outrigger Foundation was founded in 1981 by the Outrigger Canoe Club to formalize a program of grants for participants in sports. The two foundations merged officially on February 18, 1986 into the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation.

ODKF Mission Statement
The Mission of the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is to financially support the development of individuals and organizations which perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku.

ODKF Goals and Objectives

Management
The foundation is run by an all volunteer Board of Directors. Management of the daily operations is done by Roberta Cullen of Organizations Management.