Private foundation · EIN 35-6202479 · Brandon, Florida

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 95 grants paid, $29M total, median $100K. 3% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
95
$29M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in FL
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 95 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Additional Details Regarding OrganizationsIndianapolis, INMatch of lilly employee donations$6.4M
United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INMatch of lilly employee donations$6.0M
Indianapolis Foundation IncIndianapolis, INSupport of charitable efforts to address homelessness in indianapolis$1.0M
International School of Indiana IncIndianapolis, INIsi operational support 2023 - 2024$1.0M
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYUnited nations multi-partner trust fund: health4life$1.0M
Indiana UniversityBloomington, INAmpath breast and cervical cancer screening to improve womens cancer outcomes in kenya and nepal$780K
Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation IncIndianapolis, INAccelerating equitable access to stem education and experiences$710K
Childrens Museum of Indianapolis IncorporatedIndianapolis, INGirls and young women in stem in mission jurassic$600K
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce FoundationIndianapolis, INSupport of charitable purposes of initiatives to enhance indianapolis and central indiana region$550K
Be Nimble Foundation IncIndianapolis, INBe nimble entrepreneurship program$500K
Florida a & M University Foundation IncTallahassee, FLSupport of programs advancing health education and career opportunities for students$500K
Howard UniversityDistrict of Columbia, DCCenter of excellence for health education$500K
Indiana UniversityBloomington, INAmpath breast and cervical cancer screening to improve womens cancer outcomes in kenya and nepal$500K
Indiana UniversityBloomington, INAmpath global ncd initiative$500K
Trustees of Indiana UniversityIndianapolis, INApplying global lessons to advance health equity in indiana (apple-in)$500K
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation IncIndianapolis, INSupport of charitable purposes of initiatives to improve economic opportunities for all in indiana.$467K
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VAMatch of lilly employee donations$458K
Teach for America - IndianapolisIndianapolis, INRecruiting and growing indiana education and civic system leaders$350K
Global Brigades IncFresno, CAGlobal brigades volunteer programs 2024$348K
The Mind Trust IncIndianapolis, INAdvancing educational equity$300K
Ivy Tech Foundation IncIndianapolis, INBrother 2 brother program at ivy tech indianapolis$260K
Center for Leadership Development IncIndianapolis, INStrengthening communities through education, equity and stem$250K
Every Girl Can STEM IncZionsville, INSupport of stem educational opportunities$250K
RedfSan Francisco, CASupport of charitable purposes to advance wellness through employment social ent.$250K
The Mv3 FoundationCarmichael, CAEfforts to advance health & identify determinants of health & barriers for underserved$250K
Pacers Foundation IncIndianapolis, INNba math hoops 2022-2025$217K
American Red CrossIndianapolis, INDisaster relief - 2024 hurricane helene & milton$200K
American Red CrossIndianapolis, INDisaster relief - 2024 hurricane helene nc$200K
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce FoundationIndianapolis, INAccelerate indy 2021 - 2025$200K
National Pharmaceutical Association FoundationCary, NCPharmacy student educational programs$200K
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful IncIndianapolis, INIndy volunteer program grants 2024$191K
Trans Solutions Research and Resource CenterIndianapolis, INThe journey to sustainability (vision) 2023 - 2025$167K
Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INEureka! 2.0 stem education$150K
Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation IncIndianapolis, INSupport of charitable efforts to bring accessible mobility to all$150K
VcfamiliaSan Francisco, CASupport of charitable purposes of creating an open and inclusive community environment$150K
Purdue Polytechnic High SchoolIndianapolis, INStem education for equitable post-secondary employment opportunities$140K
Fathers and Families CenterIndianapolis, INStrong fathers program$138K
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial AssociationIndianapolis, INAdvancing children's health through access to nutritious food and education$135K
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, INJa jobspark and ja biztown program support$125K
Nxg Youth Motorsports IncIndianapolis, INStreet stem (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)$125K
United Way of San Diego CountySan Diego, CAMatch of lilly employee donations$123K
Indianapolis Foundation IncIndianapolis, INCommunity health assessment related to obesity in marion county (indiana)$110K
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site IncIndianapolis, INExpansion of juneteenth foodways festival and summer civic series programming$100K
Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) experience 2023 - 2024$100K
Greater Indianapolis Multi-Faith Alliance IncIndianapolis, INCharitable support of multi-faith outreach efforts related to housing instability$100K
Hinri Labs IncAtlanta, GAHealth education/awareness related to headaches in resource-limited settings in kenya$100K
Immigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INLegal services operational capacity 2023 - 2024$100K
Indiana Bar FoundationIndianapolis, INIndiana kids election youth voter registration initiative$100K
Purdue University Global IncWest Lafayette, INPathway to accredited math teaching degree$100K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CADisaster relief - 2024 hurricane helene & milton$100K
United Fund of Puerto RicoSan Juan, PRMatch of lilly employee donations$82K
Boy Scouts of AmericaIndianapolis, INStem in scouting outreach$75K
Flywheel FoundationWinstonsalem, NCHealth equity innovation challenge 2023 - 2025$75K
Indianapolis Indians Community Fund IncIndianapolis, INOperational support of philanthropic programming$75K
Techpoint Foundation IncIndianapolis, INIncreasing access to stem education 2023 - 2024$75K
Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, INAmpath kenya volunteer programs 2024$65K
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DEMatch of lilly employee donations$51K
100 Black Men of Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INStem education program and outcomes assessment$50K
Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis, INSupport of cicf's go program (philanthropy educ. and giving)$50K
Civic News CompanyNew York, NYChalkbeat indiana 2022 - 2024 (general operating support)$50K

By state: Indiana 57 · California 9 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 3 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brandon, Florida, administered in care of Joseph Saranello, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $29M across 95 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation give?

Indiana (57 grants), California (9 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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