The Cecil & Irene Hylton
The Cecil & Irene Hylton is a private foundation based in Dale City, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
The Cecil & Irene Hylton at a glance
In short: The Cecil & Irene Hylton gave $5.6M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $244K), mostly in Virginia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,617,368
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $244,233
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $92,788,728
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cecil & Irene Hylton
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact Conrad C Hylton and submit a copy of the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) exemption certificate, the amount requested, the intended use of the grant, and accounting information after the funds are used. Only organizations qualified under IRS 501(c)(3) will be considered.
- Review Cycle
- Before March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
- Deadline
- Before March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Conrad C Hylton
Mailing address: 5593 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City, VA 22193
Phone: (703) 590-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cecil & Irene Hylton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 99 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines identify Prince William County as a particular area of consideration for general public support and religious support, with Northern Virginia and metropolitan Washington, respectively, as regional areas. Its guidelines state that land conservation and ecological support are not geographically limited. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 3% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cecil & Irene Hylton open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $232K; repeat grants $250K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $82K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn Woodbridge, VA | Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities. | $1,932,834 |
| UVA Community Health Fdn Haymarket, VA | Grant will be utilized for construction support for space upgrades to facilities with emphasis on increasing accessibility. | $1,250,000 |
| The Hylton Performing Arts Center at GMU Manassas, VA | GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3). | $1,000,000 |
| Love Church Gainesville, VA | Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond.ALSO RENTAL OF HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS FOR EASTER SERVICES. | $223,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash Washington, DC | Sponsorship of Our Fauquier Great Futures Initiatives. | $185,000 |
| C D Hylton Senior High School Woodbridge, VA | Grant to fund automotive director, athletic directorand graduation ceremony | $179,000 |
| Gainesville High School Gainesville, VA | Grant to fullfill athletic equipment and infrastructure, performing arts equipment, biomedical science resources and career and technical education materials and equipment. | $135,892 |
| The Good News Comm Kitchen Occoquan, VA | Grant to Fund Anti-Poverty Direct Service Programs | $100,000 |
| Boxes to Basics Manassas, VA | Grant to provide quality new and gently used clothing to local children in need. | $98,000 |
| Semper K9 Woodbridge, VA | Grant to provide serice dogs and training for disabled veterans at no charge | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,788,728 | $7,825,745 | $6,631,838 | $5,617,368 | 23 | $6,011,214 | $4,672,917 | $4,780,997 |
| 2023 | $91,594,821 | $4,733,481 | $6,068,133 | $5,187,298 | 20 | $5,587,381 | $3,119,334 | $4,433,822 |
| 2022 | $92,929,473 | $6,881,620 | $5,618,264 | $4,679,682 | 22 | $5,093,977 | $1,600,177 | $4,642,259 |
| 2021 | $91,666,123 | $3,953,049 | $3,493,187 | $2,555,009 | 16 | $2,923,523 | $3,255,082 | $4,923,718 |
| 2020 | $91,206,259 | $6,679,537 | $3,828,490 | $3,059,759 | 18 | — | $1,818,691 | $4,541,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cecil & Irene Hylton reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant guidelines say that only organizations qualified under IRS 501(c)(3) will be considered. The foundation gives primary consideration to organizations involved in general public support, particularly in Prince William County, with Northern Virginia as a regional area; land conservation and ecological support without geographic limitation; and religious support, particularly in Prince William County, with metropolitan Washington as the regional area.
Among its 2024 grantees, Colorado State University’s affiliated CSU STRATA describes its work as supporting research and educational efforts at institutions governed by the Colorado State University System. Virginia National Ballet says it presents dance performances and supports charitable organizations through free tickets and outreach presentations. NW Works says it empowers adults with disabilities and people facing barriers to employment to build skills and secure and sustain meaningful employment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $5,617,368. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $1,932,834, with a median of $80,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,932,834 to Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Foundation for facility upkeep; $1,250,000 to UVA Community Health Foundation for construction support and accessibility-focused facility upgrades; and $1,000,000 to the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University for facility development to host educational arts events. Other grants included $223,000 to Love Church for a church facility and rental of the Hylton Performing Arts Center for Easter services, and $185,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington for its Fauquier Great Futures initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Conrad C Hylton as president; Cynthia D Carpenter and Conrad C Hylton Jr as directors; and Kendall B Lewis as treasurer.
The Cecil & Irene Hylton is led by Conrad C Hylton, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Conrad C Hylton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Conrad C Hylton Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Cynthia D Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$38K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Kendall B Lewis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cecilia M Hylton (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $198K, to Kendall B Lewis (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cecil & Irene Hylton
How much does The Cecil & Irene Hylton give each year?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton gave $5.6M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 20 grants.
What is The Cecil & Irene Hylton's typical grant size?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $244,233, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cecil & Irene Hylton that year got $232K on average.
Where does The Cecil & Irene Hylton give grants?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manassas, VA (7 grants), Woodbridge, VA (3 grants) and Gainesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Cecil & Irene Hylton give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Cecil & Irene Hylton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cecil & Irene Hylton's largest grantees?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton's largest 2024 grantees include Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn ($1,932,834), UVA Community Health Fdn ($1,250,000) and The Hylton Performing Arts Center at GMU ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cecil & Irene Hylton?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton reported $92.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cecil & Irene Hylton fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant guidelines say that only organizations qualified under IRS 501(c)(3) will be considered. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cecil & Irene Hylton?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cecil & Irene Hylton's EIN?
The Cecil & Irene Hylton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1633658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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