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


Ypc Senior Shoutout: Jasmine Durando
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Jasmine Durando, a senior at Tri-County, is one of those young leaders in our community that shines bright.She joined the Youth Philanthropy Council in January 2023.The YPC consists of sophomores,...more

Community Foundation Receives $750,000 Grant
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Jennings County Community Foundation receives $750,000 from Lilly Endowment.Fund will be used to build unrestricted community grant endowment fund.Will also support several community partners,...more

Heritage Fund Receives $1.5 Million Grant As Part of Lilly Endowment's Giving Indiana Funds ...
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Heritage Fund receives $1.5 million grant as part of Lilly Endowment's Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) GIFT is designed to help community foundations strengthen the towns, cities and...more

Lagrange County Community Foundation Receives $750000 Lilly Endowment Grant
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

LaGrange County Community Foundation has received a matching fund grant totaling $750,000.The funds will be used to further develop the Foundation's unrestricted fund, the Caring Community Fund, and...more

Lccf Receives $750,000 Matching Grant
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

LaGrange County Community Foundation receives $750,000 from Lilly Endowment.The money will be used to support the development of the Hawpatch Trail in Topeka.Donors interested in receiving a $2 for...more

Lilly Endowment Awards Trine $750,000 For Science of Reading
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Trine University has received a grant of $750,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc.The grant will support Science of Reading initiatives that the university's Franks are working on.University will be the...more

Community Foundation Awarded $3.75 Million Matching Grant From Lilly Endowment
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, Lilly Endowment

Community Foundation awarded $3.75 million matching grant from Lilly Endowment.The money will support the Community Impact Fund.The foundation is seeking donations to reach the full $5 million with...more

Kccf Announces $1.5 Million Matching Funds Grant From Lilly Endowment Initiative
Foundation: Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

Kosciusko County Community Foundation received a matching fund grant totaling $1.5 million as part of the eighth phase of Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) Lilly Endowment has awarded...more

Editorial: Regional Projects Show Benefits of State Grant Money
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Indiana is adding $500 million to its coffers and the Lilly Endowment is throwing in $250 million for community and economic development programs designed by communities themselves, the Columbus...more



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