What does Conrad N. Hilton Foundation do?

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a prominent global philanthropic organization founded in 1944 by Conrad Nicholson Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. With over $7 billion in assets, the foundation has awarded more than $3.6 billion in grants, including nearly $300 million in 2024. Following the passing of Barron Hilton in 2019, the foundation became one of the largest family foundations in the United States. The foundation's mission is to relieve suffering and support those in need, guided by values of integrity, humility, stewardship, and compassion. It focuses on seven primary areas: safe water access, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, supporting children affected by HIV and AIDS, aiding foster youth, creating career pathways for opportunity youth, and supporting Catholic Sisters serving underserved populations. The foundation also engages in disaster relief and recovery efforts. Its grantmaking includes the annual $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, recognizing outstanding nonprofit work in alleviating human suffering.