Several high-profile billionaires have pledged or donated $100 million or more to Hawaii in recent years, particularly following the devastating Maui wildfires in 2023. Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez pledged $100 million through the Bezos Maui Fund to assist with long-term recovery efforts, though the distribution of these funds has faced some public scrutiny regarding its speed and transparency. Even more significant was the $150 million gift from Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne Benioff in early 2024. This massive donation allocated $100 million specifically to Hawaii Pacific Health to renovate and expand the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, effectively creating a "healthcare campus of the future." The Benioffs, who are long-time residents of the Big Island, also provided $50 million to Hilo Medical Center. These donations represent some of the largest private philanthropic contributions in the state's history, aimed at addressing critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure and community resilience. Their contributions have set a precedent for other wealthy part-time residents to invest in the local community's long-term well-being.