October 21, 2021

Funder Spotlight: Flush with a Huge Bequest, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Has Ramped Up Giving

October 21, 2021/ Mike Scutari

Established by the hotel tycoon, the foundation tackles issues like early childhood development and homelessness. A 2019 bequest from its namesake's son more than doubled its endowment to $7.5 billion.

March 02, 2017

Philanthropy vs. Blindness: What's the Latest?

March 02, 2017/ Sue-Lynn Moses

Since 80 percent of blindness in the world is preventable, you might think plenty of funders would be working this problem. But that's not the case. So who is in this fight?