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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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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Rachel Becker, Max Bender, Addison Dills, Grant Flora, Hailey Holbrook, Eva Refeld, Miriam Kline, Austin Shepherd, and Bethany Trinklein are the top candidates for this year's Lilly Endowment...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Rachel Becker, Max Bender, Addison Dills, Grant Flora, Hailey Holbrook, Eva Refeld, Miriam Kline, Austin Shepherd, and Bethany Trinklein are the top candidates for this year's Lilly Endowment...more
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Foundation: Lilly Endowment
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Foundation: Lilly Endowment
"We're sorry. Something went wrong," the now-defunct Donald Trump Foundation said in a statement Tuesday, apologizing for its "illegal and unethical" behavior. But that's not the only thing that...more
Starke County unveils solar system model on hiking and biking trail - WNDU
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The Starke County Community Foundation funded the project through a Lilly Endowment grant, so there was no cost to taxpayers. Copyright 2022 WNDU....more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
The Starke County Community Foundation funded the project through a Lilly Endowment grant, so there was no cost to taxpayers. Copyright 2022 WNDU....more
Community Foundation Announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Finalists
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
WINCHESTER, INDIANA, October 11, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Randolph County is pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2022...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
WINCHESTER, INDIANA, October 11, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Randolph County is pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2022...more
Celebrating local philanthropy (10/13/22) | Greencastle Banner Graphic
Foundation: Putnam County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
On Oct. 17, 1985, a few philanthropic-minded community members had the foresight to establish the Putnam County Community Foundation as a way...more
Foundation: Putnam County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
On Oct. 17, 1985, a few philanthropic-minded community members had the foresight to establish the Putnam County Community Foundation as a way...more
New Ms. Foundation initiative funds birth justice nonprofits - WRAL
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Philanthropy-Birth-Justice-Grants_57090 ... At the Clinton Global Initiative, the gathering of international political, business and...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Philanthropy-Birth-Justice-Grants_57090 ... At the Clinton Global Initiative, the gathering of international political, business and...more
Oldest public library in the Americas has Catholic origins - AP News
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
https://apnews.com/article/religion-mexico-caribbean-philanthropy-dea445dc79cd0ba6ae39f6f16187e72c. Click to...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
https://apnews.com/article/religion-mexico-caribbean-philanthropy-dea445dc79cd0ba6ae39f6f16187e72c. Click to...more
Community Foundation's Sullivan County affiliate awards nearly $84000
Foundation: Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation, through its Sullivan County. affiliate, awarded $83,723 to nine non-profit organizations to...more
Foundation: Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation, through its Sullivan County. affiliate, awarded $83,723 to nine non-profit organizations to...more
CCCF announces finalists for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship - Yahoo
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
... announced as finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, presented by the Cass County Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
... announced as finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, presented by the Cass County Community Foundation...more
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