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
AI Summary
Lilly Endowment Inc., a 501(c)(3) foundation, is a significant grantmaker with total grants paid amounting to $2.3 billion in 2024, supporting 2,467 grantees primarily in the field of foundations. The organization is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for potential funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Indiana University Foundation
$278.4M
3%
Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc
$253.5M
3%

Purdue Research Foundation
$248M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1.8K
Median 1st year grant
$20.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$26K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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 $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LILLY ENDOWMENT INC make each year?
In 2024, LILLY ENDOWMENT INC awarded about 1,810 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 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 2,470 grantees. Recent grantees include Indiana University Foundation, Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc, and Purdue Research Foundation. 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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