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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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Community Foundation Update (01/17/2026) - Philanthropy News Digest
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
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
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
Southern Indiana students win Lilly Endowment scholarships - WEVV
Foundation: Vanderburgh Community Foundation, Warrick County Community 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: Vanderburgh Community Foundation, Warrick County Community 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
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient Announcement | Monticello Herald Journal
Foundation: Carroll County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Howard County, 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: Carroll County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Howard County, 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
$75 million Lilly, Indiana partnership boosts education statewide - Philanthropy News Digest
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
MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025
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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