Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana · EIN 350868122 · Private foundation
Lilly Endowment Inc is a Indiana-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $789.6M in annual giving against $21.00B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 8,078 grants for Lilly Endowment Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Lilly Endowment Inc funds
Lilly Endowment Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Economic Development Corp STRATEGIC ENHANCEMENTS READI 2.0 | Indianapolis, IN | $150.0M | 2023 |
| National Urban League Inc RACIAL INJUSTICES & INEQUITIES-INDPL | New York, NY | $100.0M | 2020 |
| Indiana Association of United Ways STATEWIDE CAPITAL PROJECTS INIT | Indianapolis, IN | $82.0M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Lilly Endowment Inc
From Lilly Endowment Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at lillyendowment.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Lilly Endowment Inc
- Does Lilly Endowment Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — Lilly Endowment Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Lilly Endowment Inc fund?
- Lilly Endowment Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Indiana Economic Development Corp, National Urban League Inc, Indiana Association of United Ways. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lilly Endowment Inc give in grants?
- Lilly Endowment Inc reported $789.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.60B over 8,078 grants.
- Where is Lilly Endowment Inc located?
- Lilly Endowment Inc is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 350868122.
- How can I find foundations similar to Lilly Endowment Inc?
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