The Cecil & Irene Hylton
The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1989 in Virginia. Based in Dale City, Virginia, the foundation was created following the vision of real estate developer Cecil Don Hylton, who developed Dale City and built over 22,000 homes throughout his career. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been supporting nonprofits in Prince William County and Northern Virginia for over 35 years.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.8M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$244K
-5.8% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds operational grants for the upkeep of facilities that provide centers for religious activities, as well as grants for facility development to host educational programs.
Primary funding interests include:
- Hospitals
- Education
- Human services
- Performing arts
- Youth programs and boys and girls clubs
- Land conservation and ecology
- Religious organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000 to $2,200,000
Review Cycle
(approximately 3 months)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives primarily in Prince William County, Virginia, with Northern Virginia as a regional focus area. Funding also extends to the metropolitan Washington, DC area. For land conservation and ecological support, giving is not limited by geographical area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $91,594,821
- Total revenues: $4,733,481
- Total expenses: $6,068,133
- Total liabilities: $388
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,788,728 | $91,594,821 | $92,929,473 |
| Revenue | $7,825,745 | $4,733,481 | $6,881,620 |
| Expenses | $6,631,838 | $6,068,133 | $5,618,264 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,011,214 | $5,587,381 | $5,093,977 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,672,917 | $3,119,334 | $1,600,177 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,780,997 | $4,433,822 | $4,642,259 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn ($1,932,834), Uva Community Health Fdn ($1,250,000), The Hylton Performing Arts Center at Gmu ($1,000,000).
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ACTS DUMFRIES, VA | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN CRISIS.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(C)(3). | $40,000 |
| NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES MANASSAS, VA | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY. FOOD AND SHELTER. NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(c)(3). | $40,000 |
| C D HYLTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WOODBRIDGE, VA | GRANT TO FUND AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTORAND GRADUATION CEREMONY | $179,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASH WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FAUQUIER GREAT FUTURES INITIATIVES. | $185,000 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FORT COLLINS, CO | GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING. | $83,333 |
| SEMPER K9 WOODBRIDGE, VA | GRANT TO PROVIDE SERICE DOGS AND TRAINING FOR DISABLED VETERANS AT NO CHARGE | $85,000 |
| THE GOOD NEWS COMM KITCHEN OCCOQUAN, VA | GRANT TO FUND ANTI-POVERTY DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| HOUSE OF MERCEY MANASSAS, VA | GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Conrad C Hylton: President (son of the founders)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad C Hylton | President | 1 | $50,000 |
| Cynthia D Carpenter | Director | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kendall B Lewis | Treasurer | 45 | $198,077 |
| Conrad C Hylton Jr | Director | 1 | $50,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**January 2025**: UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received a $2 million donation from the foundation
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation fromThe foundation has supported the Prince William County Parks' Science in the Park Program, which serves over 800 students
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation fromThe foundation has a legacy of major gifts including the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University and the Hylton Family Birthing Center at Prince William Hospital
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation fromOngoing support for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Prince William County
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation fromSince 2018, the foundation has supported Assistance League – Northern Virginia's Weekend Food for Kids program, which addresses childhood hunger in Prince William County schools
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation fromContact Information
Address: 5593 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City, VA 22193-4527
Phone: 703-590-1111
Email: CIHFDN@COMCAST.NET
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Cecil & Irene Hylton fund?
The foundation primarily funds operational grants for the upkeep of facilities that provide centers for religious activities, as well as grants for facility development to host educational programs. Primary funding interests include: • Hospitals • Education • Human services • Performing arts • Youth programs and boys and girls clubs • Land conservation and ecology • Religious organizations
How do I apply for a grant from The Cecil & Irene Hylton?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $10,000 to $2,200,000 • Median grant amount: $79,167 • Annual giving: $5,187,298 (2023) • Number of grants: 18-20 grants awarded annually **Recent Grants (2023):** • St Jude Children's Research Hospital: $2,200,000 (cancer treatment for children) • Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Foundation: $699,678 (operational grants for facility upkeep) • The House: $181,325 (donation matching grant and supplemental operational support) **Application Process:…
Where does The Cecil & Irene Hylton make grants?
The foundation gives primarily in Prince William County, Virginia, with Northern Virginia as a regional focus area. Funding also extends to the metropolitan Washington, DC area. For land conservation and ecological support, giving is not limited by geographical area.
What size grants does The Cecil & Irene Hylton award?
In 2024, The Cecil & Irene Hylton awarded 23 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $244K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Cecil & Irene Hylton required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Cecil & Irene Hylton reported a distributable amount of $4.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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