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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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YMCA adds Learning Loss Prevention Program for youth | News | washtimesherald.com
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The learning loss prevention program focuses on math and reading to boost literacy skills, plus enrichment activities to support physical and...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The learning loss prevention program focuses on math and reading to boost literacy skills, plus enrichment activities to support physical and...more
Hesston steam society receives $20,000 state grant | What's New LaPorte?
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The La Porte County Historical Steam Society, which operates Hesston Steam Museum, has received a $20,000 grant from the Indiana Historical Society...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The La Porte County Historical Steam Society, which operates Hesston Steam Museum, has received a $20,000 grant from the Indiana Historical Society...more
Give Blck, a Database That Connects Donors With Black-Led Charities, Names First CEO
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Naomi Strongin, acting director of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, was promoted to vice president of...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Naomi Strongin, acting director of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, was promoted to vice president of...more
Q&A: Author calls for donors to 'decolonize' their wealth | Star Tribune
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Edgar Villanueva is on a mission to change philanthropy. Villanueva, a 44-year-old racial justice activist, became a household name in the...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Edgar Villanueva is on a mission to change philanthropy. Villanueva, a 44-year-old racial justice activist, became a household name in the...more
Q&A: Author calls for donors to 'decolonize' their wealth
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Q: You've argued that institutionalized philanthropy is infected with a “colonizing virus.” What do you mean? A: The philanthropic industry as it...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Q: You've argued that institutionalized philanthropy is infected with a “colonizing virus.” What do you mean? A: The philanthropic industry as it...more
Artistic traffic boxes start popping up around town
Foundation: Lilly Endowment, Blue River Community Foundation
The traffic boxes are part of an implementation grant received from Lilly Endowment, Blue River Community Foundation Grants and...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment, Blue River Community Foundation
The traffic boxes are part of an implementation grant received from Lilly Endowment, Blue River Community Foundation Grants and...more
Area roundup: Community clean-up near Walmart South planned for Aug. 14
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
... apply online for the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
... apply online for the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware...more
Community Foundation now accepting Lilly Endowment scholarship applications
Foundation: Community Foundation Alliance, Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Daviess County through the Daviess County...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Alliance, Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Daviess County through the Daviess County...more
Philanthropy Advances Butler's Strategic Vision Amidst Pandemic Challenges
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Butler University made significant strides in pursuit of its Butler Beyond strategic direction during the 2020-21 fiscal year, thanks to major...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Butler University made significant strides in pursuit of its Butler Beyond strategic direction during the 2020-21 fiscal year, thanks to major...more
Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) receives two significant grants
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and sons J.K. Jr. and Eli through gifts...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and sons J.K. Jr. and Eli through gifts...more
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