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Improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world.

Humanitarian Legacy 4

Major Programs 18Children Affected by HIV and AIDS 8Catholic Sisters 6

Letters from our Leaders 3 Substance Use Prevention 14

Foster Youth 10

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.

Table of Contents

Humanitarian Prize 20

Safe Water 16

Homelessness 12

JANUARY 1, 2016

Letters from

Our LeadersIt has been a joy and

a privilege to serve

the Conrad N. Hilton

Foundation since 1983.

Leading this global

humanitarian enterprise

has touched my heart and soul and given

profound meaning to my life. I am deeply

grateful to our board of directors, our staff

and our grantee partners for making a

meaningful and positive difference in the

lives of those in need.

I believe that we have found in my

successor, Peter Laugharn, someone who

has both the intellect and the heart to

lead this Foundation into the future. I look

forward to working closely with Peter in

my role as chairman.

I am delighted to be joining

the Conrad N. Hilton

Foundation as president and

CEO at a particularly exciting

time, as we are poised for

significant growth in the

coming years. I am grateful for the opportunity

to work alongside Steve, the board and a terrific

staff, all of whom are dedicated to advancing the

Foundation’s mission. Thanks to their efforts, we

are able to grant more than $100 million per year.

Conrad Hilton’s vision to improve the lives of

vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout

the world is just as relevant as it was when he

established the Foundation 70 years ago. I am

personally committed to honoring his directive

to “Think Big, Act Big, Dream Big,” in order to

pursue our mission.

A PROMISING FUTUREIMPROVING LIVES WORLDWIDE

Peter Laugharn President and CEO

Steven M. Hilton Chairman

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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.

• 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.

• The Foundation also supports organizations through five major programs: Avoidable Blindness, Multiple Sclerosis, Disaster Relief and Recovery, Catholic Education, and Hospitality.

CONRAD N. 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.

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.

BARRON HILTON

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.

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.

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,

are honored to continue this mission.

“ 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 ]

Conrad with sons Barron, Nick and Eric

Humanitarian

Legacy

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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

the oppressed, promote peace and advocate

for justice. Like our founder, we recognize

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

CATHOLIC SISTERS ]]Building a global sisterhood to advance human development

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

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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

meeting developmental needs, strengthening

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

Improving early childhood development outcomes for young children affected by HIV and AIDS

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS ]]

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Achieving healthy and productive lives for transition-age youth in foster care

FOSTER YOUTH ]]STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

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.

Steven (at right) with his foster brother Robert on the day of Steven’s adoption.

Photo by Michael Brannigan


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.


Ending chronic homelessness

HOMELESSNESS ]]STRATEGIC INITIATIVE


Preventing youth substance use through access to early intervention

SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION ]]STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

A social worker speaks with a youth about the importance of health and wellbeing, in conjunction with the National Council for Behavioral Health.


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.


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

participation and school attendance. We

partner with organizations working in Burkina

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

Increasing access to safe water for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities

SAFE WATER ]]STRATEGIC INITIATIVE


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.

HOSPITALITY

Building career pathways for youth in the hospitality sector

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.

DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY

Supporting disaster preparedness, relief and long-term recovery

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.

AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS

Preventing avoidable sight loss from cataract and blinding trachoma

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.

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

cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), a

chronic and often disabling disease

of the central nervous system.

MAJOR PROGRAMS

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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

Honoring extraordinary contributions that alleviate human suffering

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.

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.

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IN COMMEMORATION OF LANDMARK ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE PRIZE, THE AWARD AMOUNT HAS INCREASED SINCE INCEPTION.

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