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The Ninety-Nines Inc Receive Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Grant

The Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund was the recipient of the half-million-dollar grant. The Ninety-Nines
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Ninety-Nines Inc., an international organization of women pilots, received a $500,000 grant for its endowment fund from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
  • The grant honors Barron Hilton's significant legacy as a lifelong aviation enthusiast and supporter.
  • These funds will enable The Ninety-Nines to expand outreach activities, develop high-quality pilot proficiency education programs, and further promote their passion for aviation.
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The Ninety-Nines Inc.—the international nonprofit organization of women pilots dedicated to aerospace training and education—learned last week that their endowment fund was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The grant honors Barron Hilton’s legacy as a supporter of aviation. The Ninety-Nines said in a news release the grant will enable the organization to increase outreach activities, develop more high-quality pilot proficiency education programs, and share the group’s passion for aviation and the Ninety-Nines with others.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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