Private foundation · EIN 35-0868122
Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Lilly Endowment Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $3.86B in grants and contributions paid across 2,285 grants, with $106B in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Indiana Community Develpmntprojects, Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects and Feeding America.
How to request funding
- Contact
- Program Office
- Phone
- 3179245471
- Address
- Lilly Endowment Inc, 2801 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, In, 46208
- Form and materials
- Grant guidelines & procedures the following guidelines and procedures, formulated over the years by our founders and board of directors, govern our grantmaking decisions. we consider proposals in three main program areas: community development, education and youth, and religion. areas of interest community development our community development grantmaking has a key focus on enhancing the quality of life in indianapolis and indiana. we grant funds for human and social needs, city and neighborhood revitalization, low- and moderate-income housing, and arts and culture in indianapolis. we seek to advance the prosperity of all residents, including residents affected by poverty and other societal challenges. on a statewide level, we routinely offer initiatives to support community foundations and united ways. nationally, the endowment provides support on an invitational basis for compelling other causes that are consistent with our areas of interest, such as disaster relief and recovery effo
- Deadlines
- Application process if you believe your charitable organization has a request that fits within our g
- Restrictions
- Limitations the endowment generally does not support the following: - loans or cash grants to private individuals. virtually all grant money is awarded to charitable entities. we do not assist individuals with personal or business-related finances. - requests to discharge pre-existing debts of individuals or organizations. - healthcare projects. - mass media projects. the endowment does not typically fund mass media projects and limits consideration to projects on an invitational basis that fall squarely within our specific program areas. - endowments or endowed chairs. the endowment does not fund endowment or endowed chairs, except in special initiatives or in unusual cases involving longstanding grantees. - public libraries. except for special initiatives, the endowment regularly declines grants to public libraries outside marion county, ind. requests from organizations outside of indianapolis that involve building campaigns, elementary/secondary education, arts and culture, human se
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Community Develpmntprojects | Indianapolis, IN | Statewide Community Parks Initiative | $400,000,000 |
| Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana K-12 Schools Initiative | $400,000,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Capacity Building for Natl Network | $75,000,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Archives Preservation | $57,036,726 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | Delta Network: an Ai Project | $50,868,725 |
| Indiana Youth Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Strengthening Youth Programs in in | $48,000,000 |
| Cicp Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Cicp Charitble Educl & Scientfc Prog | $44,000,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Forum for Congregational Life Proj | $40,000,000 |
| Perry Township Schools | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $40,000,000 |
| State of in-Department of Educatn | Indianapolis, IN | K-12 Education Programs and Projects | $40,000,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Educating Character Initiative | $35,000,000 |
| Church Benefits Association | Minneapolis, MN | Clergy Health and Wellness Hub Proj | $30,000,000 |
| Msd of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $30,000,000 |
| Franklin Township Community School | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $29,553,117 |
| Msd of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,501,863 |
| Christel House Academy Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,000,000 |
| Goodwill Education Initiatives Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,000,000 |
| Herron High School Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,000,000 |
| Kipp Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,000,000 |
| Phalen Leadership Academies Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $25,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | More Perfect Init for Americas 250th | $25,000,000 |
| City Seminary of New York | New York, NY | Ministry in the City Hub Project | $24,837,000 |
| Archdiocese of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Marion County K-12 Education Init | $22,562,012 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Tcu Futures Project Campaign | $20,000,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Calvin Inst of Christian Worshp Prog | $20,000,000 |
The 25 largest of 2,285 grants listed on the return. 125 grants to individuals ($1.81M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Indiana$2.32B · 1,557 grants
- District of Columbia$190M · 57 grants
- Illinois$171M · 64 grants
- California$169M · 68 grants
- New York$119M · 49 grants
- North Carolina$109M · 28 grants
- Virginia$79.1M · 33 grants
- Minnesota$71.8M · 23 grants
- Texas$58.6M · 39 grants
- Missouri$51.6M · 27 grants
- Massachusetts$51.5M · 29 grants
- Florida$48.3M · 23 grants
Quick answers
Does Lilly Endowment Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Grant guidelines & procedures the following guidelines and procedures, formulated over the years by our founders and board of directors, govern our grantmaking decisions. we consider proposals in three main program areas: community development, education and youth, and religion. areas of interest community development our community development grantmaking has a key focus on enhancing the quality of life in indianapolis and indiana. we grant funds for human and social needs, city and neighborhood revitalization, low- and moderate-income housing, and arts and culture in indianapolis. we seek to advance the prosperity of all residents, including residents affected by poverty and other societal challenges. on a statewide level, we routinely offer initiatives to support community foundations and united ways. nationally, the endowment provides support on an invitational basis for compelling other causes that are consistent with our areas of interest, such as disaster relief and recovery effo. Deadlines: Application process if you believe your charitable organization has a request that fits within our g. Restrictions: Limitations the endowment generally does not support the following: - loans or cash grants to private individuals. virtually all grant money is awarded to charitable entities. we do not assist individuals with personal or business-related finances. - requests to discharge pre-existing debts of individuals or organizations. - healthcare projects. - mass media projects. the endowment does not typically fund mass media projects and limits consideration to projects on an invitational basis that fall squarely within our specific program areas. - endowments or endowed chairs. the endowment does not fund endowment or endowed chairs, except in special initiatives or in unusual cases involving longstanding grantees. - public libraries. except for special initiatives, the endowment regularly declines grants to public libraries outside marion county, ind. requests from organizations outside of indianapolis that involve building campaigns, elementary/secondary education, arts and culture, human se. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does Lilly Endowment Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $3,864,431,404 in grants and contributions paid (2,285 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Lilly Endowment Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Indiana Community Develpmntprojects (IN), $400M, Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects (IN), $400M, Feeding America (IL), $75M, National Geographic Society (DC), $57M and University of Notre Dame Du Lac (IN), $50.9M.