Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
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Hilton Foundation approves record number of new grants totaling $50 million
Funding supports 42 organizations, furthering the foundation’s priority areas
Los Angeles, December 19, 2014 – The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded nearly $50 million in grants to a record 42 organizations working in key program areas, including Catholic Sisters, foster youth, homelessness, substance use prevention, access to safe water, disaster preparedness, Catholic education, hospitality, Multiple Sclerosis research, safeguarding vision, and other areas of priority.
“This is the largest number of grants in both number and dollar amount ever approved by our board,” said Ed Cain, Vice President, Grant Programs. “This record-breaking number of grants reflects the momentum of the Foundation’s strategic grantmaking, the intent of our board, and the vital work of our partners.”…