#14: Barron Hilton

Known as: Chairman and Heir of the Hilton Hotel corporation

Net Worth: $4.5 million

Children: 8

Barron Hilton’s life was steeped in opulence, having inherited substantial wealth from his father, Conrad, the visionary behind the renowned Hilton hotel empire. Raised as a millionaire, Barron relished the boundless opportunities that wealth afforded him. He indulged in his passion for aviation, amassing a diverse fleet of aircraft, and also founded the American Football League—an entity that would eventually merge with the NFL, birthing the iconic Super Bowl.

However, when it came to the pivotal question of transmitting the family’s wealth to his eight children, including the high-profile Paris and Nicki, Barron chose an unconventional path, diverging from long-standing family tradition. In a remarkable departure, he directed a staggering 97% of his wealth toward charitable causes, with a substantial portion earmarked for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, emblematic of his profound commitment to philanthropy.