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


Davis named 2020 Lilly Endowment Community scholar
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

LAGRANGE — Kurtis Davis, a senior at Westview Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the recipient of the LaGrange County Community...more

Hope program for high school students funded by grant
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

Hope College's summertime Awakening faith-formation program for high ... and cultivate their skills in worship arts — art, dance, music,...more

Great stat: Foundation awards 102 scholarships
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

BROOKVILLE — About 70 gathered at Third Place for the Franklin County Community Foundation annual meeting Dec. 4. Executive director...more

Blackford County Community Foundation Announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship ...
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

The Scholarship Committee of Blackford County Community Foundation interviewed six finalists and submitted nominations to Independent...more

Brownstown senior named Lilly Scholar
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

Earlier this month, Sue Smith, vice president of the Community Foundation of Jackson County, traveled to Brownstown Central High School to...more

Grant supports Imagination Library efforts
Foundation: Dearborn Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

The Dearborn Community Foundation Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Hoosier Hills Literacy League in support of Dolly...more

HNHS senior Smith is recipient of Lilly Endowment S-ship
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

The scholarship, awarded through the Huntington County Community Foundation, affords Smith four years of otherwise unreimbursed full tuition...more

Grant supports Imagination Library efforts
Foundation: Dearborn Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment

The Dearborn Community Foundation Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Hoosier Hills Literacy League in support of Dolly...more

Two Boone teens awarded full-ride scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Boone County, Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation of Boone County named two local students, including one from Zionsville, the 2020 Boone County Lilly...more

Goshen College receives $100K grant from Lilly Endowment
Foundation: Lilly Endowment

GOSHEN - Goshen College has received a $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to be used for strategic planning toward developing...more



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