LILLY ENDOWMENT INC
Indianapolis, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-0868122
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Regional Funder

Indianapolis, IN, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
35-0868122
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Regional Funder
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Lilly Endowment Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, is a significant grantmaker that paid out $1.5 billion in grants in 2023, supporting 2,260 grantees primarily in Indiana, Washington D.C., and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Purdue Research Foundation
$248M
3%
Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc
$232.1M
3%
CICP FOUNDATION INC
$180.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
2K
Median 1st year grant
$17K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LILLY ENDOWMENT INC?
Yes. LILLY ENDOWMENT INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does LILLY ENDOWMENT INC give?
LILLY ENDOWMENT INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LILLY ENDOWMENT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LILLY ENDOWMENT INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LILLY ENDOWMENT INC make each year?
In 2023, LILLY ENDOWMENT INC awarded about 1,980 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LILLY ENDOWMENT INC fund recently?
In 2024, LILLY ENDOWMENT INC awarded grants to about 2,260 grantees. Recent grantees include Purdue Research Foundation, Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc, and CICP FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LILLY ENDOWMENT INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting LILLY ENDOWMENT INC’s website.
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