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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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Delta, Yorktown seniors chosen as 2020 Lilly Endowment Scholars
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced two Delaware County high school seniors as...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced two Delaware County high school seniors as...more
Martin County Community Foundation awards grants
Foundation: Community Foundation Partnership, Martin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
At the Martin County Community Foundation's annual community gathering on Monday, Nov. 4, the MCCF awarded grants totaling...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Partnership, Martin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
At the Martin County Community Foundation's annual community gathering on Monday, Nov. 4, the MCCF awarded grants totaling...more
Envoy, Arts for Lawrence announce partnership
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The City of Lawrence received a $5.8 million grant from the Lilly Endowment's “Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The City of Lawrence received a $5.8 million grant from the Lilly Endowment's “Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural...more
Five finalists for Lilly scholarship
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ripley County Community Foundation committee narrowed the field to five finalists, representing four area high schools. Program director...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ripley County Community Foundation committee narrowed the field to five finalists, representing four area high schools. Program director...more
Heritage Fund begins 'Love Where You Live' campaign
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The campaign, called the Love Where You Live Campaign, is an effort by the Heritage Fund — The Community Foundation of Bartholomew...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The campaign, called the Love Where You Live Campaign, is an effort by the Heritage Fund — The Community Foundation of Bartholomew...more
Four Local Development Projects Picked to Receive $35M in Incentive Funds
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced four projects that are slated to receive $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits.The projects include the Madam Walker Legacy Center, Wheeler Mission Center...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced four projects that are slated to receive $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits.The projects include the Madam Walker Legacy Center, Wheeler Mission Center...more
Ten considered for Lilly scholarship
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
LIGONIER —The Community Foundation of Noble County recently interviewed 10 honor students in the final phase of the Lilly...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
LIGONIER —The Community Foundation of Noble County recently interviewed 10 honor students in the final phase of the Lilly...more
Additional study an investment in justice system
Foundation: Dubois County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The study, which will be funded by the Dubois County Community Foundation, will look at where the system is lacking in services, and how...more
Foundation: Dubois County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The study, which will be funded by the Dubois County Community Foundation, will look at where the system is lacking in services, and how...more
After sale announcement, the design competition for old GM stamping plant is postponed
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Days after Ambrose Property Group announced its intention to sell Waterside, the company and the Central Indiana Community Foundation said...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Days after Ambrose Property Group announced its intention to sell Waterside, the company and the Central Indiana Community Foundation said...more
Clay Middle School teachers study physics of cycling at Tour de France
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
“But coming out of it, I think of all the examples of seeing creative and passionate people outside of a school setting (was the takeaway),” McVey...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
“But coming out of it, I think of all the examples of seeing creative and passionate people outside of a school setting (was the takeaway),” McVey...more
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