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Lilly Endowment, Inc.
The Lilly Endowment, Inc. is an Indiana-polis-based private philantrhopic foundation established in 1873 by the members of the Lilly family; J.K. Lilly Sr., J.K. Lilly Jr., and Eli Lilly.
The foundation was formed through the stock gifts of their pharmaceutical company called the Eli Lilly and Company. However, the foundation is considered to be a separate entity from the company.
The foundation aims to help people in Indianapolis build a better life through supporting efforts of national significance and international projects.
Web Address
www.lillyendowment.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @lillyendowment
The foundation was formed through the stock gifts of their pharmaceutical company called the Eli Lilly and Company. However, the foundation is considered to be a separate entity from the company.
The foundation aims to help people in Indianapolis build a better life through supporting efforts of national significance and international projects.
Web Address
www.lillyendowment.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @lillyendowment
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Indy Arts Council's Art &Amp; Soul Program Celebrates 30 Years
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Art & Soul is a celebration of Black art and music in Indianapolis.Featured Artists receive an infusion of support, including paid performances and exhibition opportunities, career coaching, media...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Art & Soul is a celebration of Black art and music in Indianapolis.Featured Artists receive an infusion of support, including paid performances and exhibition opportunities, career coaching, media...more
Bill Gates 'Spoke Candidly' About Epstein Ties At A Gates Foundation Meeting, Spokesperson Says
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Gates appears multiple times in the Justice Department's release of documents connected to its investigation of the late financier.Both Gates and Melinda French Gates have said that his relationship...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Gates appears multiple times in the Justice Department's release of documents connected to its investigation of the late financier.Both Gates and Melinda French Gates have said that his relationship...more
Ted's Audacious Project Raised $1B From Donors in 2 Days to Fund Big Nonprofit Initiatives
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives.35 major donor families committed $1.03 billion to more than a dozen nonprofits.Donors meet in person that...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives.35 major donor families committed $1.03 billion to more than a dozen nonprofits.Donors meet in person that...more
Podcast With Danielle Stiles-Polk on Community Impact
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Podcast: A Conversation with Hamilton County Community Foundation Executive Director Danielle Stiles-Polk.We discuss the foundation's current strategic plan, its priorities for community impact, and...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Podcast: A Conversation with Hamilton County Community Foundation Executive Director Danielle Stiles-Polk.We discuss the foundation's current strategic plan, its priorities for community impact, and...more
Community Foundation Update (01/17/2026)
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Door County Community Foundation in Sturgeon Bay has announced that it awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $6,500 through its educational mini grant program for the 2025-26 school year.The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Door County Community Foundation in Sturgeon Bay has announced that it awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $6,500 through its educational mini grant program for the 2025-26 school year.The...more
The Trevor Project Receives $45M From Mackenzie Scott After Federal Funding Cuts
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from MacKenzie Scott.Scott, whose fortune largely comes from her ex-husband Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gave more than...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from MacKenzie Scott.Scott, whose fortune largely comes from her ex-husband Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gave more than...more
2025 Roundup: Funding For Hbcus and Tribal Colleges
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
More than $1 billion in related awards from MacKenzie Scott alone.UNCF receives $70 million for capital campaign.Blank Foundation commits $50 million for HBCU student scholarships.Lilly Endowment...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
More than $1 billion in related awards from MacKenzie Scott alone.UNCF receives $70 million for capital campaign.Blank Foundation commits $50 million for HBCU student scholarships.Lilly Endowment...more
Free Press Opinion: As Americans Look For Unity, the Charitable Sector Provides A Model
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
A national survey by the Council on Foundations and Hattaway Communications found that nearly nine in ten Americans support working across differences.80% believe charitable foundations should play...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
A national survey by the Council on Foundations and Hattaway Communications found that nearly nine in ten Americans support working across differences.80% believe charitable foundations should play...more
Commentary: As Americans Look For Unity, the Charitable Sector Provides A Model
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
A national survey found that nearly nine in ten Americans (89%) support working across differences.80% believe charitable foundations should play an important role in modeling that collaboration.The...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
A national survey found that nearly nine in ten Americans (89%) support working across differences.80% believe charitable foundations should play an important role in modeling that collaboration.The...more
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