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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

American non-profit charitable foundation

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an American non-profit charitable foundation, established in 1944 by hotel entrepreneur Conrad Hilton. It remained relatively small until his death on January 3, 1979, when it was named the principal beneficiary of his estate. In 2007, Conrad's son, Barron Hilton, announced that he would leave about 97% of his fortune to a charitable remainder unitrust which names the foundation as the remainder beneficiary.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1944Founded1
  • HeadquartersAgoura Hills, United States1
  • Websitewww.hiltonfoundation.org
  • Legal formfoundation1
  • Kind of organizationFoundation1
  • LEI549300MNXU1S117JVJ633
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressC/O ALLISON MACKENZIE, LTD., 89703 Carson City, United States3
  • Registered withBusiness Center (Secretary of State), NV198910254603
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Photo: Moorghen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an American non-profit charitable foundation, established in 1944 by hotel entrepreneur Conrad Hilton. It remained relatively small until his death on January 3, 1979, when it was named the principal beneficiary of his estate. In 2007, Conrad's son, Barron Hilton, announced that he would leave about 97% of his fortune to a charitable remainder unitrust which names the foundation as the remainder beneficiary.2

The story

Founded by Conrad Hilton in 1944.1

The foundation's assets, as of December 2023, were approximately $7.36 billion. Since inception, the foundation has awarded more than $3.6 billion in grants. In 2024, the foundation paid out nearly $300 million in grants.

From Wikipedia’s article on Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

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Timeline

  1. 1944Founded Founded1