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.
Trine University has received a grant of $17.2 million from Lilly through its College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative.The grant will "empower Trine University to significantly expand its...more
Trine University has received a grant of $17.2 million from Lilly through its College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative.The grant will "empower Trine University to significantly expand its...more
The 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two scholarships in Monroe County.Eligible schools include The Academy of Science and...more
Carroll County Community Foundation Empowers Local Nonprofits Through Strategic Grantmaking.Foundation offers support through competitive grant cycles held two times a year.From January to June 2024,...more
High school seniors can now apply for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation's website.The scholarship is for high school seniors in...more
Lily Endowment Community Scholarship applications available for Fountain County students.Nearly 5,300 Indiana students have received Lilly Endowment community scholarships since the program's...more
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds.Establishing a permanent fund allows the Miami Foundation to issue grants.Having funds ready ahead...more
It's that time of year again: time for the Daviess County Community Foundation to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships.
This year, 31 students in the county, which includes...more
Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after 20 years.
"This is not a decision I came to lightly," the Microsoft co-founder's ex-wife wrote on...more