The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation with over sixty years of experience. It provides funding to non-profit organizations that work to improve the lives of disadvantaged and underprivileged people throughout the world. It was founded by Conrad N. Hilton, the man behind the Hilton Hotels chain. It became the principal beneficiary of Hilton's estate after his death and has given at least $900 million in grants to national and international foundations.