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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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Recent News from Lilly Endowment
$40 million Lilly Endowment Grant to Support STEM Students and Jobs
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Purdue University recently announced a $40 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue Research Foundation. The grant aims to help create Purdue's Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex, a project...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Purdue University recently announced a $40 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue Research Foundation. The grant aims to help create Purdue's Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex, a project...more
Can Online Preschool Program Prepare Children for Kindergarten?
Foundation: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Purdue University recently announced a $40 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue Research Foundation. The grant aims to help create Purdue's Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex, a project...more
Foundation: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Purdue University recently announced a $40 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue Research Foundation. The grant aims to help create Purdue's Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex, a project...more
Local support wins $1 million Lilly Endowment grant for Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
MUNCIE, Ind. – Community donations and pledges have enabled the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to capture a $1...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Lilly Endowment
MUNCIE, Ind. – Community donations and pledges have enabled the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to capture a $1...more
Roi Report Approved Community Can Now Seek Grants
Foundation: Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ready Communities Plan capped off 60 days of intensive research around the community looking at everything from housing and job opportunities to recreation and entertainment.One of the...more
Foundation: Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ready Communities Plan capped off 60 days of intensive research around the community looking at everything from housing and job opportunities to recreation and entertainment.One of the...more
Roi Report Approved Community Can Now Seek Grants
Foundation: Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ready Communities Plan capped off 60 days of intensive research around the community looking at everything from housing and job opportunities to recreation and entertainment.One of the...more
Foundation: Daviess County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Ready Communities Plan capped off 60 days of intensive research around the community looking at everything from housing and job opportunities to recreation and entertainment.One of the...more
2019 Indy Jazz Fest set for September
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Woodard Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
... Indiana Community Foundation; the VanRiper Woodard Family Foundation; Arts Council of Indianapolis; Arthur Jordan Foundation and the...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Woodard Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
... Indiana Community Foundation; the VanRiper Woodard Family Foundation; Arts Council of Indianapolis; Arthur Jordan Foundation and the...more
Russell and Betty Bane Family Community Fund established
Foundation: Rush County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
“In the five + years I've worked at the Rush County Community Foundation, this fund is one of the most meaningful I've had the opportunity to assist...more
Foundation: Rush County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
“In the five + years I've worked at the Rush County Community Foundation, this fund is one of the most meaningful I've had the opportunity to assist...more
Football teams are turning over hunger
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
At the end of the season, the community foundation collects the pledges and the proceeds are donated to local food pantries. Working together,...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
At the end of the season, the community foundation collects the pledges and the proceeds are donated to local food pantries. Working together,...more
Lilly Endowment Inc. makes new grants to save historic churches
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The National Fund launched in 2016 with nearly $14 million in grants from the Indiana-based Lilly Endowment. Since then, the National Fund...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The National Fund launched in 2016 with nearly $14 million in grants from the Indiana-based Lilly Endowment. Since then, the National Fund...more
Lilly Scholarship applications now being accepted
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
With the support of Independent Colleges of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc., LaGrange County Community Foundation offers one...more
Foundation: LaGrange County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
With the support of Independent Colleges of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc., LaGrange County Community Foundation offers one...more
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