Daily 3 Foundations - 8/26/25
8/26/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations.
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Location: California
Bio: A family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. They provide funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of individuals living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage throughout the world.
Funding Guidelines: The foundation has a number of strategic initiatives, including supporting Catholic sisters, foster youth, hospitality workforce development, and providing safe water. They generally award grants to pre-selected organizations.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation awards the annual Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $2.5 million to a nonprofit organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
Website:
hiltonfoundation.org
The Moody Foundation
Location: Texas
Bio: Established in 1942 by William L. Moody, Jr. and his wife, Libbie Shearn Moody, to benefit present and future Texans.
Funding Guidelines: Provides grants to organizations in Texas, with a focus on Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Their grantmaking is broad and includes support for education, social services, children's needs, and community development. They have a formal online application process.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation accepts applications year-round through their online portal for projects that fall within their funding interests and geographic focus of Texas.
Website:
moodyf.org
The Walton Family Foundation
Location: Arkansas
Bio: Founded by Sam and Helen Walton, the founders of Walmart. The foundation is a family-led organization that works to create access to opportunity for people and communities.
Funding Guidelines: Their work is divided into three main areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans, and investing in their home region of Northwest Arkansas. They are a proactive grantmaker.
Featured Opportunity: While most grants are by invitation, their Environment Program is a significant force in conservation, particularly in protecting water resources in the Colorado River and Mississippi River basins.
Website:
waltonfamilyfoundation.org
