The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation concentrates its giving into a very small number of large grants that fund health care for children, regional cultural infrastructure, and local religious facilities. They make repeat, multi-year or multi-grant commitments to a handful of beneficiaries, supporting capital development and operational stability rather than many small projects. The foundation appears to prioritize pediatric cancer treatment, the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University, and upkeep of a memorial chapel tied to the family legacy.
The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation Inc makes large, repeated grants to a small set of recipients, with much of the giving tied to pediatric cancer treatment, arts facility development, and local community institutions. The largest recent award in the file was $2.2 million to St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc in 2024 for cancer treatment for children, followed by a $1.5 million grant to the same hospital in 2023. That same pattern of repeat support appears in the foundation’s other major commitments: The Hylton Performing Arts Center at Gmu received $1 million in both 2023 and 2024 for development of a facility to host educational art events. Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn also received substantial operating support in consecutive years for upkeep of its facility so it can serve as a center for religious activities. The recent grants show a funder that uses multi-year commitments, often at high dollar levels, to support capital needs, operating stability, and direct service programs rather than many smaller awards.
In pediatric cancer work, the foundation gave $2.2 million to St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc in 2024 and $1.5 million in 2023, both designated for cancer treatment for children. In arts and culture infrastructure, it awarded $1 million in 2024 to The Hylton Performing Arts Center at Gmu for development of a facility to host educational art events, matching a $1 million grant in 2023 for the same purpose. For housing stability, Good Shepherd Housing Fdn received $100,000 in 2024 to provide housing assistance for the needy, while Northern VA Family Services received $35,000 in 2024 for food and shelter assistance to needy families in the Prince William community. The foundation also supports youth-facing programs, including $133,969 to C D Hylton Senior High School in 2024 for an automotive director, athletic director, and graduation ceremony.
The typical grant size is large: the p25 is $30,000, the median is $67,500, and the p75 is $169,486. The grant file shows repeated support to the same recipients across 2023 and 2024, including several multi-year commitments rather than one-off awards. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and also funds individuals. Its recent grants mix operating support, matching grants, capital and facility development, and direct-service grants, with some awards tied to annual support or upkeep.
$5.6M
$92.8M
$7.8M
$6.6M
Most grants fall between $30K and $169K, with a median of $68K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$68K
75th Percentile
$169K
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Highly concentrated giving: a few very large grants (multiple grants to the same organizations), mix of capital/facility development and operational support, limited geographic focus on local/regionally significant institutions but willingness to fund a national pediatric research hospital.
Notable grantees: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc., The Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University, Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Foundation
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 83% of grants go to recipients in Virginia, and the top state by grant count is VA. Recent recipients cluster in Prince William County and nearby Northern Virginia cities, including Woodbridge, Manassas, Gainesville, Warrenton, Dumfries, and Vienna. The file also includes a smaller set of grants outside Virginia, such as Memphis, TN and Fort Collins, CO, while the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The recent grants show support for pediatric cancer treatment, arts facility development, religious facilities, housing assistance, food and shelter programs, clothing for children, youth education and athletics, and veteran-related or community programs. Several awards are tied to operating support or facility upkeep rather than project-only funding.
Yes. The file shows repeat awards in 2023 and 2024 to St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc, The Hylton Performing Arts Center at Gmu, Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn, The House Inc, Love Church, Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier, Good Shepherd Housing Fdn, and others.
The grant-size distribution is relatively large. The 25th percentile is $30,000, the median grant is $67,500, and the 75th percentile is $169,486. The distribution includes several seven-figure awards and multiple grants at or above $100,000.
Virginia is the main geography in the grant file: 83% of grants go to recipients in VA, and the top state by grant count is VA. Named Virginia recipients include organizations in Manassas, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Warrenton, Dumfries, Vienna, and Bristow.
Yes. The recent grants include operational support for Cecil D Hylton Memorial Chapel Fdn and The House Inc, development funding for The Hylton Performing Arts Center at Gmu and the National Museum of Americans in War, and direct-service support for food, shelter, and housing organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $1,932,834 | 2025 | Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities. |
| UVA COMMUNITY HEALTH FDN | HAYMARKET, VA | $1,250,000 | 2025 | GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR SPACE UPGRADES TO FACILITIES WITH EMPHASIS ON INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY. |
| THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU | MANASSAS, VA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3). |
| Love Church | Gainesville, VA | $223,000 | 2025 | Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond.ALSO RENTAL OF HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS FOR EASTER SERVICES. |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASH | WASHINGTON, DC | $185,000 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FAUQUIER GREAT FUTURES INITIATIVES. |
| C D HYLTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $179,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO FUND AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTORAND GRADUATION CEREMONY |
| GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | GAINESVILLE, VA | $135,892 | 2025 | GRANT TO FULLFILL ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, PERFORMING ARTS EQUIPMENT, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESOURCES AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. |
| THE GOOD NEWS COMM KITCHEN | OCCOQUAN, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO FUND ANTI-POVERTY DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS |
| Boxes to Basics | MANASSAS, VA | $98,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO PROVIDE QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED. |
| SEMPER K9 | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $85,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO PROVIDE SERICE DOGS AND TRAINING FOR DISABLED VETERANS AT NO CHARGE |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $83,333 | 2025 | GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING. |
| HOUSE OF MERCEY | MANASSAS, VA | $80,000 | 2025 | GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE |
| National Museum of Americans in War | Bristow, VA | $54,809 | 2025 | Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property. |
| PWC Parks Foundation | Manassas, VA | $40,000 | 2025 | Grant to support many initiatives that will further enhance learning opportunities for the youth and families of PWC. |
| ACTS | DUMFRIES, VA | $40,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN CRISIS.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(C)(3). |
| NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES | MANASSAS, VA | $40,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY. FOOD AND SHELTER. NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(c)(3). |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FDN | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE MANY FAMILIES WHO UTILIZE THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND AT VCU |
| Summer Grace Foundation | Manassas, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | Grant to give back to childhood cancer community. |
| Virginia National Ballet | Manassas, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant to cover expenses for upcoming productions. |
| NW WORKS INC | WINCHESTER, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO BE USED TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. |
| DALE CITY LITTLE LEAGUE | DALE CITY, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO SPONSOR AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO PLAY BASEBALL |
| FAIRFAX COURT APP SP ADVOCATES | FAIRFAX, VA | $8,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO COVER THE COST OF ADVOCACY FOR FOUR ABUSED CHILDREN FOR A YEAR |
| Wesley Housing | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $7,500 | 2025 | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE. |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | $2,200,000 | 2024 | Grant for Cancer treatment for Children. |
| THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU | MANASSAS, VA | $1,000,000 | 2024 | GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3). |
| CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $699,678 | 2024 | Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities. |
| Love Church | Gainesville, VA | $200,000 | 2024 | Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond. |
| THE HOUSE INC | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $181,325 | 2024 | DONATION MATCHING GRANT, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. |
| C D HYLTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $133,969 | 2024 | GRANT TO FUND AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTORAND GRADUATION CEREMONY |
| National Museum of Americans in War | Bristow, VA | $118,992 | 2024 | Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property. |
| GOOD SHEPHERD HOUSING FDN | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY |
| Boxes to Basics | MANASSAS, VA | $98,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO PROVIDE QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED. |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $83,334 | 2024 | GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING. |
| HOUSE OF MERCEY | MANASSAS, VA | $75,000 | 2024 | GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FAUQUIER | WARRENTON, VA | $75,000 | 2024 | SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FAUQUIER GREAT FUTURES INITIATIVES. |
| Battlefield Lodge Charitable FDN | Manassas, VA | $45,000 | 2024 | Grant to proide assistance for 200 children over the Holiday season |
| ACTS | DUMFRIES, VA | $35,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN CRISIS.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(C)(3). |
| PWC Parks Foundation | Manassas, VA | $35,000 | 2024 | Grant to support many initiatives that will further enhance learning opportunities for the youth and families of PWC. |
| SALVATION ARMY PWC CORPS | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL GRANT - TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY - FOOD AND SHELTER.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY 501(c)(3). |
| NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES | MANASSAS, VA | $35,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY. FOOD AND SHELTER. NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(c)(3). |
| PROJECT HEALING WATERS FLY FISHING INC | LAPLATA, MD | $20,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETS IN RECREATIONAL HEALING. |
| ASSISTANT LEAGUE | HERNDON, VA | $12,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO PROVIDE WEEKEND FOOD TO CHILDREN IN NEED IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY |
| Wesley Housing | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $5,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE. |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | $1,500,000 | 2023 | Grant for Cancer treatment for Children. |
| THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU | MANASSAS, VA | $1,000,000 | 2023 | GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3). |
| CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $851,818 | 2023 | Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities. |
| THE HOUSE INC | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $271,850 | 2023 | 2022 DONATION MATCHING GRANT, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. |
| National Museum of Americans in War | Bristow, VA | $249,945 | 2023 | Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property. |
| Love Church | Gainesville, VA | $200,000 | 2023 | Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond. |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $83,333 | 2023 | GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING. |
CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN
$1,932,834Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities.
UVA COMMUNITY HEALTH FDN
$1,250,000GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR SPACE UPGRADES TO FACILITIES WITH EMPHASIS ON INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY.
THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU
$1,000,000GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3).
Love Church
$223,000Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond.ALSO RENTAL OF HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS FOR EASTER SERVICES.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASH
$185,000SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FAUQUIER GREAT FUTURES INITIATIVES.
C D HYLTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
$179,000GRANT TO FUND AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTORAND GRADUATION CEREMONY
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
$135,892GRANT TO FULLFILL ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, PERFORMING ARTS EQUIPMENT, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESOURCES AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.
THE GOOD NEWS COMM KITCHEN
$100,000GRANT TO FUND ANTI-POVERTY DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS
Boxes to Basics
$98,000GRANT TO PROVIDE QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED.
SEMPER K9
$85,000GRANT TO PROVIDE SERICE DOGS AND TRAINING FOR DISABLED VETERANS AT NO CHARGE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
$83,333GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING.
HOUSE OF MERCEY
$80,000GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE
National Museum of Americans in War
$54,809Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property.
PWC Parks Foundation
$40,000Grant to support many initiatives that will further enhance learning opportunities for the youth and families of PWC.
ACTS
$40,000ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN CRISIS.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(C)(3).
ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY. FOOD AND SHELTER. NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(c)(3).
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FDN
$25,000GRANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE MANY FAMILIES WHO UTILIZE THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND AT VCU
Summer Grace Foundation
$20,000Grant to give back to childhood cancer community.
Virginia National Ballet
$10,000Grant to cover expenses for upcoming productions.
NW WORKS INC
$10,000GRANT TO BE USED TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
DALE CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
$10,000GRANT TO SPONSOR AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO PLAY BASEBALL
FAIRFAX COURT APP SP ADVOCATES
$8,000GRANT TO COVER THE COST OF ADVOCACY FOR FOUR ABUSED CHILDREN FOR A YEAR
Wesley Housing
$7,500GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE.
St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc
$2,200,000Grant for Cancer treatment for Children.
THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU
$1,000,000GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3).
CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN
$699,678Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities.
Love Church
$200,000Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond.
THE HOUSE INC
$181,325DONATION MATCHING GRANT, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
C D HYLTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
$133,969GRANT TO FUND AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTORAND GRADUATION CEREMONY
National Museum of Americans in War
$118,992Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property.
GOOD SHEPHERD HOUSING FDN
$100,000TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY
Boxes to Basics
$98,000GRANT TO PROVIDE QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED.
GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING.
HOUSE OF MERCEY
$75,000GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FAUQUIER
$75,000SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FAUQUIER GREAT FUTURES INITIATIVES.
Battlefield Lodge Charitable FDN
$45,000Grant to proide assistance for 200 children over the Holiday season
ACTS
$35,000ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN CRISIS.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(C)(3).
PWC Parks Foundation
$35,000Grant to support many initiatives that will further enhance learning opportunities for the youth and families of PWC.
SALVATION ARMY PWC CORPS
$35,000ANNUAL GRANT - TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY - FOOD AND SHELTER.NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY 501(c)(3).
NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES
$35,000ANNUAL GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY. FOOD AND SHELTER. NOT FOR PROFIT CHARITY - 501(c)(3).
TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETS IN RECREATIONAL HEALING.
ASSISTANT LEAGUE
$12,000GRANT TO PROVIDE WEEKEND FOOD TO CHILDREN IN NEED IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Wesley Housing
$5,000GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE.
St Jude Children Research Hospital Inc
$1,500,000Grant for Cancer treatment for Children.
THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GMU
$1,000,000GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY TO HOST EDUCATIONAL ART EVENTS.This recipient is a not for profit 501(c)(3).
CECIL D HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL FDN
$851,818Operational grants for the upkeep of facilty so that it can provide a center for religious activities.
THE HOUSE INC
$271,8502022 DONATION MATCHING GRANT, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
National Museum of Americans in War
$249,945Grant for Engineering and Design services for a Museum facility. Associated parking, outdoor landscaped exhibit areas and related infrastructure improvements on the property.
Love Church
$200,000Grant to help build church facility to serve community in Prince William County and beyond.
GRANT FOR RESEARCH ENTITLED FROM THIS GENERATION TO THE NEXT:GAMETES TO OFFSPRING.