Private foundation · Westlake Village, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
In 2024 it gave 11 grants worth $262,360 to Tennessee groups, 6 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $1,650.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $262,360 · 6 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $1,650 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,500: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County · plus 1328 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $287.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287.7M | $262K | 11 |
| 2023 | $280.5M | $51K | 12 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Conrad N Hilton Foundation · Westlake village · (818) 851-3700
- What to send
- - requested amount - purpose of request - applicant's: legal name, also known as, tax id (ein), complete address, main phone, website, fiscal year end, current fiscal year organization budget, previous fiscal year organization budget, fiscal sponsor requirement? Yes/no, head of organization (name, title, and email), primary contact (name, title, direct phone, and email). - type of support requested: general operating support or project support - proposal narrative
- Deadlines
- August 29th
Next one: Aug 29, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Good neighbor grants are not made: - to individuals - to organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability - to projects outside of the geographic focus area - for influencing legislation and/or elections, promoting voter registration; for political candidates, political campaigns - for social or political issues outside the united states of america - for temporary exhibits, travel, surveys, films or publishing activities - for endowment funds - for fundraising dinners or sponsorships, or events
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Peter A LaugharnPresident and ceo
- Sonia MoldovanVp, strategy & programs (start 01/24)
- Beth DehamelVp, operations and cfo
- Michael BuchmanVp and cio
- Leslie LockhartVp, talent and culture
- Atiqua HashemVp, secretary and general counsel
- David HarozChief of staff - manager
- Linda HiltonChairman
- Justin McauliffeVice chair
- James R GalbraithDirector
- Conrad N Hilton IIIDirector
- Michael O HiltonDirector
- Matthew J HartDirector (start 01/24)
- Sr Joyce MeyerDirector
- John L NotterDirector
- Louise NelsonDirector (start 01/24)
- Caitlin HiltonDirector (start 01/24)
- Beverly Hilton NeapolitanDirector (start 01/24)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To support campus youth outreach (1 grant)
- For prenatal-3 policy impact center to lead an early childhood development governance evaluation and... (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 9 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,650 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | For prenatal-3 policy impact center to lead an early childhood development... | $250K |
| Every Nation Churches & Ministries | Brentwood, Williamson County | To support campus youth outreach | $2,670 |
| 5050 Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | For general operating support | $1,500 |
| Goods4greatness | Knoxville, Knox County | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| Every Nation Churches & Ministries | Brentwood, Williamson County | For general operating support | $540 |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 1 to Tennessee groups totaling $250,000. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | For prenatal-3 policy impact center to lead an early childhood development... | $250K | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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