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

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Lilly Endowment


Goodwill stores are urging people to stop donating trash
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

_____The Associated Press receives support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits. The AP is solely responsible...more

Thirty years and going strong
Foundation: Rush County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

... to encourage every county in the state to start a community foundation. ... of the Rush County Community Foundation would exceed $20...more

Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards Nearly $900000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Foundation: Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation also provided four, full-tuition scholarships through funding received from the Lilly Endowment Community...more

Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hate
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lilly Endowment

... an initiative to bring additional funding to Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations that have traditionally been neglected in...more

Global Philanthropy Funds Market Overview, Cost Structure Analysis, Growth Opportunities and ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

It focuses on size and framework of global Philanthropy Funds Market sectors to understand the existing structure of several industries. Challenges...more

APAC, Europe, America region to emerge as lucrative growth avenue for Philanthropy Funds ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

Global Philanthropy Funds Market provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along...more

Wabash Valley Community Foundation Receives $300000 Grant
Foundation: Clay County Community Foundation, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation has received a $300,000 grant through the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s Giving Indiana Funds for...more

History center livery barn receives another upgrade
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

That was done thanks in part to a pair of grants administered by the Community Foundation of Jackson County through its fall grant cycle —...more

Philanthropy Funds Market 2021 Development History, Current Analysis, Estimated Forecast to ...
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Philanthropy Funds Market 2021 Development History, Current Analysis, Estimated Forecast to 2027 | Wellcome Trust, Lilly Endowment,...more

Senior Awards Night held at JCHS
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Local and Jennings County Community Foundation Scholarships were given, with more than $367,000 awarded to around 60 seniors....more



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