Lyda Hill

$5B

Details

UID: p-lydahill

Background

- Granddaughter of H.L. Hunt, one of the wealthiest oilmen in American history - Great-granddaughter of H.L. Hunt through her father's side - Inheritor of Hunt Oil fortune and real estate holdings - Based in Dallas, Texas - Never married, no children - Focused career on philanthropy and science advocacy - Philanthropy Focus: - Science education: Primary focus, particularly women in STEM - Nature conservation: Texas lands, wildlife habitats, environmental protection - Medical research: Cancer research, life sciences - Arts and culture: Dallas-area cultural institutions - Board Seats (External): - Former board member, Communities Foundation of Texas - Former board member, Dallas Museum of Natural History (now Perot Museum) - Various science and conservation boards

Board Seats

Former board member, Communities Foundation of TexasFormer board member, Dallas Museum of Natural History (now Perot Museum)Various science and conservation boards

Philanthropy

Giving Pledge Signatory(Yes (signed 2015))

Focus Areas

Science education: Primary focus, particularly women in STEMNature conservation: Texas lands, wildlife habitats, environmental protectionMedical research: Cancer research, life sciencesArts and culture: Dallas-area cultural institutionsBoard Seats (External):Former board member, Communities Foundation of TexasFormer board member, Dallas Museum of Natural History (now Perot Museum)Various science and conservation boards