Improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world.
Table of Contents THE CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. We provide funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations throughout the world. Since our inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants globally through our grantmaking programs and Humanitarian Prize work.
Letters from our Leaders
Catholic Sisters
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Humanitarian Legacy
Foster Youth
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Children Affected by HIV and AIDS
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Substance Use Prevention
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Major Programs
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Homelessness
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Safe Water
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Humanitarian Prize
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Letters from
Our Leaders IMPROVING LIVES WORLDWIDE It has been a joy and
I am delighted to be joining the Conrad N. Hilton
the Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation as president and
Foundation since 1983.
CEO at a particularly exciting
Leading this global
time, as we are poised for significant growth in the
has touched my heart and soul and given
coming years. I am grateful for the opportunity
profound meaning to my life. I am deeply
to work alongside Steve, the board and a terrific
grateful to our board of directors, our staff
staff, all of whom are dedicated to advancing the
and our grantee partners for making a
Foundation’s mission. Thanks to their efforts, we
meaningful and positive difference in the
are able to grant more than $100 million per year.
lives of those in need.
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A PROMISING FUTURE
a privilege to serve
humanitarian enterprise
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JANUARY 1, 2016
Conrad Hilton’s vision to improve the lives of
I believe that we have found in my
vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout
successor, Peter Laugharn, someone who
the world is just as relevant as it was when he
has both the intellect and the heart to
established the Foundation 70 years ago. I am
lead this Foundation into the future. I look
personally committed to honoring his directive
forward to working closely with Peter in
to “Think Big, Act Big, Dream Big,” in order to
my role as chairman.
pursue our mission.
Steven M. Hilton Chairman
Peter Laugharn President and CEO
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Humanitarian
Legacy
OUR APPROACH
Conrad N. Hilton began the Foundation from his commitment to helping those in need. Barron Hilton furthered this belief with his devotion to the cause. We, the board and staff,
Rooted in the life interests and vision of Conrad N. Hilton, the Foundation pursues approaches that touch a diversity of people, places and needs by developing long-term projects and partnerships.
are honored to continue this mission. • We invest in six strategic initiatives that involve funding multiple partners, generating new knowledge and collaborating with other funders: Catholic Sisters, Children Affected by HIV and AIDS, Foster Youth, Homelessness, Substance Use Prevention, and Safe Water.
Conrad with sons Barron, Nick and Eric
CONRAD N. HILTON
BARRON HILTON
Conrad Hilton’s life was grounded in a deep faith in God and country, an intrinsic belief in hard work and the ability to “dream big.” He founded Hilton Hotels— the largest and most profitable hotel empire of his era—and believed in the potential of his hotels to foster understanding among peoples of the world.
Barron Hilton, middle son of Conrad Hilton, played a guiding role on the Foundation’s board of directors from 1950 to 2014. Following a successful career at the helm of Hilton Hotels Corporation, he served as chairman of the Foundation from 2007 to 2012.
His concern for the disadvantaged was genuine and was expressed throughout his lifetime. Upon his death, Conrad Hilton left virtually his entire estate to the Foundation with a directive to relieve “the suffering, the distressed and the destitute,” establishing a perpetual legacy of global humanitarianism. His three sons and their descendants have carried on the Hilton philanthropic legacy.
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Over the years, Barron Hilton has contributed a great deal of his wealth to the work of the Foundation, and has furthered the legacy of altruism started by Conrad Hilton. Like his father, Barron Hilton has committed his personal fortune to the Foundation. His leadership and generous financial contributions will enable the Foundation to significantly increase its impact.
• The Foundation also supports organizations through five major programs: Avoidable Blindness, Multiple Sclerosis, Disaster Relief and Recovery, Catholic Education, and Hospitality.
“ Love one another, for that is the whole law; so our fellow men deserve to be loved and encouraged—never to be abandoned to wander alone in poverty and darkness.” Conrad N. Hilton [ 1887-1979 ]
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Catholic Sisters contribute to human development through their spiritual witness and service to those in need. More than 700,000 Sisters around the world educate our children, care for the vulnerable, stand with
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the oppressed, promote peace and advocate for justice. Like our founder, we recognize
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Building a global sisterhood to advance human development
Sisters as resourceful, efficient and powerful agents of social change. We support programs that build the capacity of the global sisterhood to attract and retain members, exercise leadership and attract and steward resources. The House of Formation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters in Morogoro, Tanzania. Photo by Sister Rosemarie Nassif
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Two hundred million of the world’s children under five do not reach their full potential—and for children in regions with high HIV and AIDS prevalence, the outcomes are more severe. By investing in integrated early childhood interventions, we believe opportunity exists to prevent irreversible damage before it occurs, to foster resilience and to enable young children to thrive. Our strategy focuses on building capacity of caregivers and parents in
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CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS Improving early childhood development outcomes for young children affected by HIV and AIDS
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meeting developmental needs, strengthening
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community-based organizations and bolstering practice and policy with advocacy and knowledge sharing. Children in Zambia attend a community preschool supported by Episcopal Relief and Development. Photo by Anne Jennings
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Foster youth between the ages of 15 and 21 face many challenges as they transition into adulthood and age out of the foster care system. Typically they have few supportive adults in their lives, limited access to college and career options, and strong likelihood of continued interaction with public systems. Despite these barriers, they are resilient and can make the transition if given the opportunity. We work with partners in New York and Los Angeles to increase foster youth self-sufficiency, strengthen the systems that provide services to youth in care and research best practices and needs in the field of child welfare.
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] FOSTER YOUTH ]
Steven (at right) with his foster brother Robert on the day of Steven’s adoption. Photo by Michael Brannigan
Achieving healthy and productive lives for transition-age youth in foster care
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People experiencing chronic homelessness are among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society, often requiring a disproportionate and costly amount of public health and safety services. A wide body of research shows that permanent supportive housing is the best, most cost-effective solution. We believe strongly in collaboration and work closely with our public, nonprofit and philanthropic partners within Los Angeles County with the common goal of ending chronic homelessness. Dorothy Edwards in front of her apartment. Dorothy was homeless in Pasadena for eight years before being placed in permanent supportive housing by Foundation grantee Housing Works. Photo by Michael Brannigan
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] HOMELESSNESS ] Ending chronic homelessness
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Youth and young adults are particularly at risk for developing substance use disorders, which carry the potential for life altering consequences. The likelihood of developing a substance use disorder is greatest for those who begin alcohol or other drug use in their early teens. Prevention and early intervention can help limit experimentation and reduce risky behavior before serious social and health problems develop. Our partners advance innovative screening and early intervention approaches to prevent and reduce youth substance use and promote health and wellbeing.
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A social worker speaks with a youth about the importance of health and wellbeing, in conjunction with the National Council for Behavioral Health. Photo by Michael Brannigan
Preventing youth substance use through access to early intervention
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Clean water scarcity is a significant problem in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, yet it is critical to human health and livelihoods. Providing access to safe and affordable water at reasonable distances from the home improves productivity, community
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participation and school attendance. We partner with organizations working in Burkina
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Increasing access to safe water for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities
Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Niger and India, targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged populations living in these countries. Women in Ghana gather water from a community well, built in partnership with Foundation grantee World Vision International. Photo by Jon Warren
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DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY Supporting disaster preparedness, relief and long-term recovery
MAJOR PROGRAMS
AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS Preventing avoidable sight loss from cataract and blinding trachoma
We remain committed to ensuring that funds are available for ongoing disaster recovery and building resilient communities, while emphasizing the importance of following internationally accepted standards and best practices.
Our support focuses on the elimination of trachoma and increasing access to cataract surgery to improve quality of life for vulnerable populations in developing countries.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION Revitalizing Catholic schools serving low-income families We seek to improve the operational vitality of Catholic schools, with a national emphasis on accessing public funding to ensure that low-income families have equal access to all educational options, and a local emphasis on supporting schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Seeking a cure and improving quality of life for those who live with multiple sclerosis For over five decades, we have awarded grants to researchers and healthcare practitioners hoping to discover the
HOSPITALITY
cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), a
Building career pathways for youth in the hospitality sector
chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system.
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In honor of the contributions of the Hilton family to the hotel industry, we partner with organizations helping young people build careers in hotel and restaurant management.
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Honoring extraordinary contributions that alleviate human suffering
A woman in Rwanda tends to her farm. Rwandan women now have more secure rights to the land they rely on thanks in part to Landesa, the 2015 recipient of the Prize. Photo by Deborah Espinosa
At $2 million, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest humanitarian award. Inaugurated in 1996, as a tribute to Conrad N. Hilton’s lifetime of personal philanthropy, the annual award is presented to a nonprofit organization that is improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Nominations are received from throughout the world and the final selection is made by a prestigious international jury.
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The Prize is intended to recognize and expand the organization’s extraordinary humanitarian contributions and to highlight the need for greater humanitarian aid in the world. As the Foundation enters its third decade awarding the Prize, it is also supporting the Hilton Prize Coalition, an independent alliance of all Prize Laureate organizations. This global coalition explores collaborative innovations and shares best practices to advance the field of humanitarian work.
$1 million 1996
$1.5 million 2005
$2 million 2015
IN COMMEMORATION OF LANDMARK ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE PRIZE, THE AWARD AMOUNT HAS INCREASED SINCE INCEPTION.
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