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

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Recent News from Lilly Endowment


Comprehensive Report on Philanthropy Funds Market 2020 | Size, Growth, Demand, Opportunities ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

“Philanthropy Funds Market is growing at a High CAGR during the forecast period 2020-2026. The increasing interest of the individuals in this...more

Harrison Township VFD receives $10000 grant
Foundation: Clay County Community Foundation, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

The Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department received a grant of $10,000 from Wabash Valley Community Foundation on behalf of Clay...more

Philanthropy Funds Market – Trends Assessment by 2031
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The Global Philanthropy Funds for Covid-19 2020 Market Research Report Is a skilled and in-depth study on the present state of Philanthropy...more

Week in Review, Oct. 25-31, 2020
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation of Noble County is one of 84 foundations in Indiana receiving grants through this round of GIFT VII grantmaking....more

The final report will add the analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 on Philanthropy Funds Market.
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

Philanthropy Funds involve charitable giving to worthy causes on a large scale. Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation. It is an...more

Foundation tackling childcare needs with leadership grant
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Lilly Endowment created GIFT in 1990 to help local communities in Indiana develop the philanthropic capacity to identify local needs and...more

Global Philanthropy Funds Market 2020 Research Report with COVID-19 Impact – Smithsonian ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The report gives understanding about the global Philanthropy Funds market forces and how those can be exploited to create future opportunities...more

Community Foundation receives Lilly Endowment grants
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Community Foundation receives Lilly Endowment grants. Grant will be used to fund mental health, addiction navigators. Oct 27, 2020;...more

Foundation announces 20201 Lilly Scholarship finalists
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

LAGRANGE – The LaGrange County Community Foundation announced its five Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship award finalists for...more

Foundation awarded $150K to focus on community development
Foundation: The Hancock County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

GREENFIELD — The Hancock County Community Foundation has received a substantial grant from Lilly Endowment, which it plans to use to...more



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