Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Westlake Village, California, founded in 1944 by Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. The foundation's mission focuses on partnering with non-profit organizations and government entities to address critical societal needs both in the United States and globally. It aims to support disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, striving to make a significant impact on their lives through various initiatives. The foundation's assets are overseen by its board of directors, ensuring that its resources are directed towards effective and meaningful assistance for those in need.

Peter Laugharn Ph.D

President and CEO

Marisa Quesnell

Chief Investment Officer, Executive Assistant and Vice President

32 past transactions

Cabrillo Economic Development

Grant in 2024
Cabrillo Economic Development offers property development, property management, and community services.

Linc Housing

Grant in 2024
Linc Housing creates and preserves affordable housing communities to meet the wide range of housing needs in California.

New Earth Organization

Grant in 2024
New Earth Organization offers mentor-based arts, educational, and vocational programs to incarcerated children to transform their lives.

Kaimore

Grant in 2024
Kaimore rebuilds lives from the ground up by training underserved communities to achieve their own financial success through financial literacy, career development, and entrepreneurship. The organization focuses on creating financial and career stability for marginalized individuals and families. Kaimore's programs provide a foundation for building higher-wage employment and family wealth to close the inequality gap. All proceeds from their merchandise directly support their mission.

AHJN

Grant in 2024
AHJN is a non-profit arts organization that serves detained youth by providing arts education. AHJN was founded in Los Angeles County, which has the nation's largest juvenile justice system, with nearly 16,000 youth under the Probation Department's jurisdiction. The AHJN model is now being replicated in other cities and regions, such as San Diego and New Mexico.

South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z)

Grant in 2024
South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone supports high-achieving students, ensuring educational success for youth in the community.

Saha Global

Grant in 2024
Saha Global provides safe and affordable drinking water to rural communities.

ChildFund International

Grant in 2023
ChildFund International (http://www.ChildFund.org) is a global child development and protection agency and a founding member of the ChildFund Alliance. Since 1938, ChildFund has worked to help children break the generational cycle of poverty and achieve their full potential. We align what we learn from children with best practices in the international development field to develop and deliver programs that are supported by the generosity of sponsors and donors.

Imagine Los Angeles

Grant in 2022
Imagine LA prevents first-time and repeat homelessness and equips families to maintain housing stability and thrive long-term. They transform lives through a holistic combination of clinical case management, economic mobility pathways, and whole-family mentorship. Imagine LA is committed to breaking the cycle of family poverty and homelessness.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Grant in 2022
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation provides education and training to people of all backgrounds.

National Center For Youth Law

Grant in 2022
The National Centre for Youth Law is a law firm that provides direct service to youth in a range of areas that impact their lives and communities. The organisation works to raise the voices and experiences of young people. They provide access to opportunities for education, health, and social well-being, particularly for black and youth of colour, LGBTQ, disabled, immigrant, and youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The National Centre For Youth Law is a group of skilled attorneys, activists, researchers, service providers, and partners.

Housing Initiative

Grant in 2022
Housing Initiative is a mission-driven affordable housing development company.

YouthBuild Mexico

Grant in 2022
YouthBuild Mexico is a youth and community development program.

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles

Grant in 2022
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles provide social services. People suffering from poverty, hunger, nutrition, homelessness, immigration, health care, mental health, and illiteracy are served by these organizations. They provide essential services to the poor, the young, the disadvantaged, and the immigrant communities. services on growth, healing, empowerment, and pathways out of poverty.

Social Justice Partners Los Angeles

Grant in 2022
Social Justice Partners Los Angeles invest in, expand, and connect communities advancing racial and social justice.

Episcopal Relief & Development

Grant in 2022
Episcopal Relief & Development works together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease.

United States Fund For Unicef

Grant in 2022
United States Fund For Unicef helps save and protect the world's most vulnerable children.

Interfaith America

Grant in 2022
Interfaith America inspires, equips, and connects individuals and institutions to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity.

D-tree International

Grant in 2022
D-Tree is an NPO Digital health enabler.

BRAC USA

Grant in 2022
BRAC USA is an international nonprofit that designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve their potential.

A Community of Friends

Grant in 2022
A Community of Friends is a nonprofit organization that develops housing for individuals and families with mental illness. They provide supportive services on-site to help tenants maintain their housing stability. They offer project management, support services, property management, and asset management.

Marywood University

Grant in 2022
Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a competitive, private liberal arts college that offers an intimate, rigorous education in a lively environment. Marywood offers bachelor’s and graduate degrees, as well as adult education programs. Majors at the undergraduate level include: * Education * History * Marketing * Music Therapy * Psychology * Sculpture * Social Work * Theatre Arts Campus life activities include: * Campus entertainment * Campus ministry * Performing arts activities * Student clubs and organizations Admissions to Marywood University are competitive. Applicants must submit an application, letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores. All prospective students must also interview with an admissions representative. Marywood University offers federal and institutional financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. To apply for aid, applicants must submit a FAFSA.

Friends of the Children

Grant in 2021
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the highest-risk children and tremendous economic impact to our community.

RespectAbility

Grant in 2021
RespectAbility is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. They work with entertainment, policy makers, educators, self-advocates, nonprofits, employers, faith-based organizations, philanthropists, journalists and online media to fight stigmas and advance opportunities for people with disabilities. RespectAbility was founded in 2013.

The Ninety-Nines

Grant in 2021
The Ninety-Nines is an association of women pilots dedicated to fostering and advancing aviation through networking, scholarships, educational opportunities, museums, and events.

Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship

Grant in 2020
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is co founded by Pedro Manuel Saraiva (Entrepreneurship Professor at Universidade Nova Lisboa Portugal). It accelerates global, innovation-based entrepreneurship in service to humanity in pursuit of the vision to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people by 2020. João Miguel Fonseca Bigotte founder of AlphaCoimbra is an investor. There are three departments in Miller Center: 1. The Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®) is the flagship platform for social entrepreneurs. It is the first and longest running social accelerator in Silicon Valley. Over 400 social enterprises in 64 countries have gone through its curriculum, which includes weekly meetings with over 80 Silicon Valley executives who provide mentorship for up-to-10 months; each mentor spends over 300 hours per year, accompanying social entrepreneurs on their journey. Every August, the GSBI hosts an Investor Showcase, inviting VCs, impact investors, and donors to hear the pitches of the social entrepreneurs; participants have raised more than $96 million in funding. 2. The Impact Capital department creates new financial vehicles to unlock funds for the social enterprises. They provide social entrepreneurs with financial coaching and educate investors about impact investing. They work with banks and other institutions to create new social financing programs and structures. 3. The Education and Action Research team engages undergraduate students at Santa Clara University in on-the-ground research with the social entrepreneurs. These are the GSBI Fellows and our future change leaders; two of which are Fulbright Scholars. Miller Center is one of three Centers of Distinction accelerated by Alpha Coimbra, Portugal.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland

Grant in 2018
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has collaborated with residents, nonprofits, and community leaders. The company works to improve the lives of those in need, with a focus on low-income families, women, and children. They collaborate with grantees to assess outcomes and disseminate knowledge to the community. The company fosters advocacy efforts in order to effect systemic change.

Jibu

Series B in 2018
Jibu provides a comprehensive, turn-key start-up package for local entrepreneurs to start their own neighborhood businesses by treating and packaging water in reusable bottles. 450 million East Africans do not have reliable access to safe drinking water. Jibu currently works within this emerging market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda and plans to expand to surrounding countries in the coming years. Jibu provides seed-financing and support to equip East African entreprenerus with the materials needed to launch safe drinking water franchises. Jibu offers an opportuntiy for local entrepreneurs to make drinking water 75% cheaper than bottled water, at the same price as boiling water, but with the convenience of door-side delivery and the aspirational association with bottled water.

Alverno College

Grant in 2016
Alverno College is a liberal arts institution that provides undergraduate and graduate programs for women and men. The college emphasizes personalized education and innovative pedagogy, focusing on measurable outcomes and student growth.

Truven Health Analytics

Grant in 2015
Truven Health Analytics delivers unbiased information, analytic tools, benchmarks, and services to the healthcare industry. The company combines its deep clinical, financial, and healthcare management expertise with innovative technology platforms and information assets to make healthcare better by collaborating with its customers to uncover and realize opportunities for improving quality, efficiency, and outcomes. It provides information, analytic tools, benchmarks, research, and services to the healthcare industry, including hospitals, government agencies, employers, health plans, clinicians, pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Truven Health Analytics was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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