The Hyatt Hotels Foundation concentrates its giving on the hotel and lodging industry's workforce and professional development while also supporting humanitarian relief through large, targeted gifts. Grants are few but substantial, often directed to industry education and training programs with occasional support for major national emergency response efforts.
Highly concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large grants, including repeat support to the same industry education foundation and periodic one-off gifts to major national relief organizations.
The Hyatt Hotels Foundation’s giving is anchored in hospitality workforce development, with large general-support grants to the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation in both 2023 and 2024. Those awards, along with support for industry education, show a pattern of funding training, certification, and professional pathways tied to hotel and lodging careers. The foundation also makes large emergency-response gifts, including support for the American National Red Cross, which places disaster relief alongside workforce development in its portfolio. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor substantial, unrestricted awards rather than a long roster of small grants. Recipients include national education and relief organizations, as well as local workforce and community groups in Chicago and other U.S. cities. Skills for Chicagoland’s Future received grants in both 2023 and 2024, while World Vision, City Year, and Hands on Employment Services also appear among the recent recipients. The overall pattern suggests a funder that uses targeted grants to support nonprofit organizations working on job readiness, professional development, and rapid-response humanitarian needs.
Hospitality education is the clearest theme in the Hyatt Hotels Foundation’s portfolio. It gave $215,000 in 2024 and $125,000 in 2023 to the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation for general support. Workforce development beyond hospitality also appears in the recent grants. Skills for Chicagoland’s Future received $50,000 in both 2023 and 2024, and The National Mentoring Partnership Inc received $41,000 in 2023, both as general support. The foundation also funds disaster and humanitarian response. It awarded $175,000 in 2024 and $35,000 in 2023 to the American National Red Cross, again for general support. Smaller grants extend to community-based education and employment groups, including $25,000 to City Year in 2023 and again in 2024, and $25,000 to Hands on Employment Services Inc in 2024.
Typical grants cluster in a middle range: p25 is $15,000, median grant size is $25,000, and p75 is $48,333. The recent list also shows a few larger awards, including gifts above $100,000, which suggests selective scaling for specific national partners. Many recipients appear in more than one year, including several organizations with 2023 and 2024 awards, pointing to repeat support rather than one-off transactions. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. No application process is described in the data.
$708K
$21.2M
$1.3M
$846K
Most grants fall between $15K and $48K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$48K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Hyatt Hotels Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 70 | $3.5M | 95.9% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Notable grantees: American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation, American National Red Cross
Grantmaking is national, with the largest share of recipients in the United States and a small share in the UK. Illinois is the top state by grant count, and 31% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Chicago appears frequently among recipients, including several community and workforce organizations. Other recipient cities in the recent list include Washington, DC; Boston; New York; San Diego; St. Paul; and Tampa, showing a mix of national organizations and local nonprofits.
Its recent grants center on hospitality workforce development and training, hotel industry education groups, and disaster relief. The largest recent awards went to the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation and the American National Red Cross, which reflects those two main areas.
Typical grant size sits in a fairly tight band: p25 is $15,000, the median is $25,000, and p75 is $48,333. Recent grants also include larger awards above $100,000 for selected national partners.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation, American National Red Cross, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future, Neighborhood Development Center, City Year, and others. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time gifts.
Its giving is national, but Illinois is the top state by grant count. The data also shows 31% of grants going to recipients in Illinois, with Chicago appearing frequently among recipient locations.
The foundation’s recent grants are described as general support across the list. The pattern also aligns with unrestricted support, emergency or disaster relief funding, and rapid-response grants.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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4.1% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | $357,922 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SURVIVOR ALLIANCE | BERKELEY, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNTOURS FOUNDATION | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | $108,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| URBAN JUNCTURE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION | DECATUR, GA | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER WEST TOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BALI CHILDREN FOUNDATION | ELMWOOD PARK, IL | $39,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $16,667 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SURVIVOR ALLIANCE | BERKELEY, CA | $16,667 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFE PROJECT 4 YOUTH | MAMARONECK, NY | $16,667 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $215,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $175,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFE PROJECT 4 YOUTH | MAMARONECK, NY | $90,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FUTURE | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER WEST TOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| URBAN JUNCTURE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION | DECATUR, GA | $48,333 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT | WASHINGTON, DC | $34,251 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD VISION INC | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $26,082 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HANDS ON EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OXFAM AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITY YEAR | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SALT AND LIGHT COALITION | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $18,016 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARRIETT BASKERVILLE INCUBATION PROGRAM | CHARLOTTE, NC | $16,667 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SURVIVOR ALLIANCE | BERKELEY, CA | $16,667 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $16,667 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION - ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FUTURE | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC NPF | OAK PARK, IL | $48,333 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS | CHICAGO, IL | $48,333 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION | DECATUR, GA | $48,333 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $48,333 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNTOURS FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT
BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT
BALI CHILDREN FOUNDATION
$39,500GENERAL SUPPORT
LIFE PROJECT 4 YOUTH
$16,667GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$215,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LIFE PROJECT 4 YOUTH
$90,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT
BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT
HANDS ON EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SALT AND LIGHT COALITION
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HARRIETT BASKERVILLE INCUBATION PROGRAM
$16,667GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MALE MOGUL INITIATIVE INC NPF
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT
BLACK LAB MAN FOUNDATION
$48,333GENERAL SUPPORT