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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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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
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
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
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
Lilly Endowment Inc. Awards $3.75 Million Matching Grant to Community Foundation of ...
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc.is a private foundation.It was founded by Lilly and her late husband, Paul.It has given more than $1 billion in grants to charitable causes.It is based in Indianapolis, Indiana,...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc.is a private foundation.It was founded by Lilly and her late husband, Paul.It has given more than $1 billion in grants to charitable causes.It is based in Indianapolis, Indiana,...more
Community Foundation Receives $750,000 Matching Grant
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
An Indiana community foundation is getting a big boost from the Lilly Endowment thanks to a hefty donation from Eli Lilly and Co., the Indianapolis Star reports. The Community Foundation of Noble...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
An Indiana community foundation is getting a big boost from the Lilly Endowment thanks to a hefty donation from Eli Lilly and Co., the Indianapolis Star reports. The Community Foundation of Noble...more
Editorial: Regional Projects Show Benefits of State Grant Money
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
"It makes a difference for communities statewide." That's what Andy East, executive director of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., has to say about the state's Regional Economic Acceleration...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
"It makes a difference for communities statewide." That's what Andy East, executive director of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., has to say about the state's Regional Economic Acceleration...more
Infant &Amp; Toddler Care Applications Being Accepted
Foundation: Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
If you have a 3-year-old child in Kosciusko County, Indiana, you may want to consider applying for a grant. Thanks to a $2.8 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, the county's Community...more
Foundation: Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
If you have a 3-year-old child in Kosciusko County, Indiana, you may want to consider applying for a grant. Thanks to a $2.8 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, the county's Community...more
Public Input Sought in Lake Sullivan Impact Study
Foundation: Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The project is part of the Lilly Endowment's GIFT VIII Initiative that seeks to unveil the economic significance of the lake.The study will evaluate income generation, job creation, value-added...more
Foundation: Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The project is part of the Lilly Endowment's GIFT VIII Initiative that seeks to unveil the economic significance of the lake.The study will evaluate income generation, job creation, value-added...more
Fidelity Charitable Distributes Record-Setting $11.8 Billion to Nonprofits in 2023
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Fidelity Charitable distributed a record-setting $11.8 billion to nonprofits in 2023.The grant total shows how quickly use of the donor-advised fund -- an investment account that allows donations to...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Fidelity Charitable distributed a record-setting $11.8 billion to nonprofits in 2023.The grant total shows how quickly use of the donor-advised fund -- an investment account that allows donations to...more
$100M, Largest Philanthropic Gift Ever Given to Purdue
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
"These transformational grants from Lilly Endowment are historic in both magnitude and vision," says Clay Robbins, chairman and CEO of Lilly Endowment, in announcing $100 million in grants to two...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
"These transformational grants from Lilly Endowment are historic in both magnitude and vision," says Clay Robbins, chairman and CEO of Lilly Endowment, in announcing $100 million in grants to two...more
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