How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Program Office
Lilly Endowment Inc, 2801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-5471
- 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
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$3,864,431,404
- Grants listed
- 2,285
- Assets, end of year
- $105,894,116,636
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Tax year 2024
$2,260,591,222
- Grants listed
- 1,808
- Assets, end of year
- $79,907,328,537
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Tax year 2023
$1,527,002,818
- Grants listed
- 1,983
- Assets, end of year
- $62,180,012,552
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Tax year 2022
$1,324,796,496
- Grants listed
- 1,474
- Assets, end of year
- $40,798,643,857
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Tax year 2021
$728,216,000
- Grants listed
- 1,659
- Assets, end of year
- $32,760,446,092
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Tax year 2020
$789,586,408
- Grants listed
- 1,830
- Assets, end of year
- $21,002,095,929
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Tax year 2019
$541,939,943
- Grants listed
- 1,476
- Assets, end of year
- $16,973,368,888
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Tax year 2018
$511,724,077
- Grants listed
- 1,353
- Assets, end of year
- $15,079,716,377
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Indiana Community DevelpmntprojectsIndianapolis, IN
Statewide community parks initiative
$400,000,000 -
Indiana Lifelong Learning ProjectsIndianapolis, IN
Indiana k-12 schools initiative
$400,000,000 -
Feeding AmericaChicago, IL
Capacity building for natl network
$75,000,000 -
National Geographic SocietyWashington, DC
Archives preservation
$57,036,726 -
University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN
Delta network: an ai project
$50,868,725 -
Indiana Youth Institute IncIndianapolis, IN
Strengthening youth programs in in
$48,000,000 -
Cicp Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Cicp charitble educl & scientfc prog
$44,000,000 -
Duke UniversityDurham, NC
Forum for congregational life proj
$40,000,000 -
Perry Township SchoolsIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$40,000,000 -
State of In-Department of EducatnIndianapolis, IN
K-12 education programs and projects
$40,000,000 -
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC
Educating character initiative
$35,000,000 -
Church Benefits AssociationMinneapolis, MN
Clergy health and wellness hub proj
$30,000,000 -
MSD of Warren TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$30,000,000 -
Franklin Township Community SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$29,553,117 -
MSD of Pike TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,501,863 -
Christel House Academy IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,000,000 -
Goodwill Education Initiatives IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,000,000 -
Herron High School IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,000,000 -
KIPP Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,000,000 -
Phalen Leadership Academies IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$25,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY
More perfect init for americas 250th
$25,000,000 -
City Seminary of New YorkNew York, NY
Ministry in the city hub project
$24,837,000 -
Archdiocese of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$22,562,012 -
American Indian College FundDenver, CO
Tcu futures project campaign
$20,000,000 -
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Calvin inst of christian worshp prog
$20,000,000 -
Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC
Weave: the social fabric project
$19,000,000 -
Independent Colleges of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Community scholarship program 2027
$18,500,000 -
Indianapolis Center for CongregatnsIndianapolis, IN
Regionl centers for in congregations
$17,500,000 -
Council of Independent CollegesWashington, DC
Vocation in undergraduate educ prog
$17,000,000 -
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
Tenx10 collaboration project
$17,000,000 -
MSD of Decatur TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$16,693,673 -
Community FDN of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$16,000,000 -
Legacy Foundation IncMerrillville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$16,000,000 -
Indianapolis Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$15,000,000 -
Neighborhood Charter Network IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$15,000,000 -
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$15,000,000 -
Adelante Schools IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$14,400,000 -
Christian Theological SeminaryIndianapolis, IN
Clergy renewal programs support
$14,100,000 -
Christian Theological SeminaryIndianapolis, IN
Clergy renewal programs support
$14,100,000 -
Purdue Polytechnic High SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$13,264,308 -
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsvlle, IN
Wabash ctr-teaching & learning prog
$12,500,000 -
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$12,000,000 -
Cathedral Trustees IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$12,000,000 -
Oaks Academy IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$12,000,000 -
Park Tudor Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$12,000,000 -
Victory College Prep IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$11,163,800 -
Indiana Math and Science AcademyIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$10,816,219 -
Indianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$10,532,000 -
Duke UniversityDurham, NC
Thriving congregations initiative
$10,387,846 -
Army Emergency ReliefArlington, VA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$10,000,000 -
Biola University IncLa Mirada, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA
Capacity building support
$10,000,000 -
Camp FireKansas City, MO
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Childrens Museum of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Centennial capital campaign
$10,000,000 -
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MD
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$10,000,000 -
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Garrett-Evangelical Theological SemEvanston, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
Food relief efforts across indiana
$10,000,000 -
Indiana Assoc of United WaysIndianapolis, IN
Support for special programs
$10,000,000 -
Indiana Departmt of NaturalresourceIndianapolis, IN
Support for indiana state parks
$10,000,000 -
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Luther SeminarySaint Paul, MN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
National FFA Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyArlington, VA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$10,000,000 -
New Brunswick Theological SeminaryNew Brunswick, NJ
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
North American Baptist SeminarySioux Falls, SD
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Outward Bound IncBoulder, CO
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Pacific School of ReligionBerkeley, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm BCH, FL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Playworks Education EnergizedOakland, CA
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CA
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Preservation Trust for in LandmarksIndianapolis, IN
Sacred places indiana program
$10,000,000 -
Southeastern University IncLakeland, FL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
Union Presbyterian SeminaryRichmond, VA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$10,000,000 -
YWCA USA IncWashington, DC
Youth character development programs
$10,000,000 -
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$9,996,660 -
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and CanadaPittsburgh, PA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$9,700,000 -
Circle City Preparatory IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$9,500,000 -
Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester, NY
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$8,500,000 -
Community FDN of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$8,000,000 -
Eden Theological SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$8,000,000 -
MSD of Lawrence TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$7,923,450 -
Perry Township SchoolsIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$7,877,000 -
Loyola University of ChicagoChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,646,736 -
MSD of Wayne TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$7,532,000 -
Austin Presbyterian Theological SemAustin, TX
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,523,906 -
Air Force Aid Society IncArlington, VA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
American National Red CrossWashington, DC
Capacity building
$7,500,000 -
Blue Star Families IncEncinitas, CA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
Boston College TrusteesChestnut Hill, MA
Youth on faith & service initiative
$7,500,000 -
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustLadysmith, WI
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
Youth on faith & service initiative
$7,500,000 -
Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
Legacy Foundation IncMerrillville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$7,500,000 -
Operation Homefront IncSan Antonio, TX
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
Tragedy Assistnc Prog for SurvivorsArlington, VA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$7,500,000 -
White House Historical AssociationWashington, DC
Support the peoples house project
$7,500,000 -
University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN
Youth on faith & service initiative
$7,499,998 -
Vancouver School of TheologyVancouver, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,423,200 -
Mount Angel AbbeySt Benedict, OR
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,289,505 -
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,260,228 -
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,116,753 -
Baptist Seminary of KentuckyLexington, KY
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,000,000 -
Campbell University IncBuies Creek, NC
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,000,000 -
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,000,000 -
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$7,000,000 -
Damar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
K-12 schools programs/projects
$6,956,400 -
Fund for Theological EducationDecatur, GA
Build networks for christian leaders
$6,500,000 -
Indiana Annual Conference of UMCIndianapolis, IN
Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth
$6,500,000 -
Trinity Episcopal SCHL for MinistryAmbridge, PA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$6,499,876 -
Community FDN of Bloomington&monroe CountyBloomington, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$6,267,200 -
Covenant Theological SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$6,066,491 -
Community FDN of Elkhart CountyElkhart, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$6,000,000 -
Community FDN of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$6,000,000 -
Hamilton County Community FoundatnFishers, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$6,000,000 -
Interfaith AmericaChicago, IL
Interfaith leadership-higher ed proj
$6,000,000 -
International School of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$6,000,000 -
Orchard School FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$6,000,000 -
Providence Cristo Rey High SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$6,000,000 -
St Richards Episcopal School IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$6,000,000 -
Sycamore School IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$6,000,000 -
Northwest Baptist Theo CollegeLangley, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,987,692 -
Community FDN of Bloomington&monroe CountyBloomington, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$5,915,604 -
Nextechorg IncIndianapolis, IN
K-12 professional development
$5,674,983 -
Greater Lafayette Community FoundtnLafayette, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$5,649,377 -
President-Bot Santa Clara CollegeSanta Clara, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,636,985 -
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,500,000 -
Franklin Township Community SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$5,452,500 -
MSD of Warren TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$5,440,500 -
Archdiocese of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$5,414,000 -
Community FDN Alliance IncEvansville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$5,372,046 -
Calvary Christian SchoolIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$5,360,736 -
MSD of Washington TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$5,282,000 -
Wabash Valley Community FoundationTerre Haute, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$5,200,000 -
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,048,251 -
American Baptist AssemblyGreen Lake, WI
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$5,000,000 -
Associated Press FDN for JournalismNew York, NY
Launch ap fund for journalism
$5,000,000 -
Augustana University AssociationSioux Falls, SD
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Bethany Theological Seminary IncRichmond, IN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Childrens Defense FundWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Christ Church CranbrookBloomfield Hills, MI
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Christian Theological SeminaryIndianapolis, IN
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Concordia SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Crosspointe Church at CaryCary, NC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Duquesne University of Holy SpiritPittsburgh, PA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Garrett-Evangelical Theological SemEvanston, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Gathering Place Church IncOrlando, FL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Global ImpactWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchMinneapolis, MN
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Indigenous Pathways US IncBath, ME
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Instituto de Formacion Fe Y VidaRomeoville, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Logos Evangelical SeminaryEl Monte, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Macedonian Ministry Foundation IncPowder Springs, GA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Metropolitan African Meth Episc CHWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
National Council of YMCA of the USAChicago, IL
Faith and community pathways project
$5,000,000 -
National Federation Forcatholic Yth MinistryWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
New Life Centers of Chicagoland NFPChicago, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DC
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$5,000,000 -
Pentecostal Assemblies of the WorldIndianapolis, IN
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLansdowne, VA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Protestant Episcopal Theo Sem-VaAlexandria, VA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
RBC MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Regents of Univ of Calif BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Religion News FoundationColumbia, MO
Religion news service project
$5,000,000 -
Reservoir ChurchCambridge, MA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Riverside Church in the City of NYNew York, NY
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville, MN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Seabury Western Theological SemChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Southeast Reg Hispanic MinistryMiami, FL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island FDNNew York City, NY
Records discvry CTR proj-ellis islnd
$5,000,000 -
Universidad Adventista-AntillasMayaguez, PR
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Veritas ForumCambridge, MA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Wesleyan Impact Partners IncAustin, TX
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
World Vision IncFederal Way, WA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$5,000,000 -
Twelfth Baptist ChurchRoxbury, MA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,999,998 -
Massachusetts Council of ChurchesBoston, MA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,999,996 -
Emmanuel Gospel Center IncDorchester, MA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,999,976 -
Newsong Community CH of Orange CtySanta Ana, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,999,500 -
Catholic Rural LifeSt Paul, MN
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,999,136 -
Goshen College IncGoshen, IN
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,998,511 -
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,996,475 -
Colossian ForumGrand Rapids, MI
Church resiliency project
$4,995,858 -
Northwest Nazarene University IncNampa, ID
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,995,846 -
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,991,285 -
Larche USAPortland, OR
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,962,580 -
Lutheran Church Charities FundNorthbrook, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,894,190 -
Indianapolis Neighbd HousingpartnerIndianapolis, IN
General operating support
$4,850,000 -
Women Religious Archives CollabCleveland, OH
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,768,968 -
Community FDN of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,500,000 -
Denver InstituteCentennial, CO
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,500,000 -
Lutheran Braille Workers IncYucaipa, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,450,000 -
St Mary Seminary & Graduate School of TheologyWickliffe, OH
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,449,611 -
Good Faith Network IncSan Jose, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$4,309,250 -
United Way of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for 2025 annual fundraising
$4,300,000 -
North Park UniversityChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,184,203 -
Blue River Foundation IncShelbyville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Cass County Community FoundationLogansport, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Coast Guard Mutual AssistanceFort Myer, VA
Capacity bldg-natl military serv org
$4,000,000 -
Community FDN Alliance IncEvansville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Community FDN Dekalb CountyAuburn, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Decatur County Community FoundationGreensburg, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MO
Careportal capacity building project
$4,000,000 -
Lagrange County Community FoundatnLagrange, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Rush County Community FoundationRushville, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Wayne County Indiana FoundationRichmond, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$4,000,000 -
Greene County FoundationBloomfield, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$3,999,589 -
Protestant Episcopal CH Diocese-WvCharleston, WV
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,912,977 -
Institute for Ecumenical & Cultural ResearchCollegeville, MN
Ecclesial literature project
$3,888,511 -
Huntington County Community FoundtnHuntington, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$3,844,906 -
Regional Opportunity InitiativesBloomington, IN
Educ & talent development activities
$3,800,000 -
Heritage Theological SeminaryCambridge, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,796,710 -
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful IncIndianapolis, IN
Comprehensive litter reductn effort
$3,795,553 -
Hellenic College IncBrookline, MA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,766,083 -
America Press IncNew York, NY
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Appalachia Service Project IncJohnson City, TN
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
Austin Presbyterian Theological SemAustin, TX
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Avondale Meadows Academy IncIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$3,750,000 -
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
Christianity Today InternationalWheaton, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Community FDN of Elkhart CountyElkhart, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$3,750,000 -
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Leadership FoundationsTacoma, WA
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
National Assoc of EvangelicalsWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
National Council of Church Ofchrist in the USAWashington, DC
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
National Federation Forcatholic Yth MinistryWashington, DC
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
Praxis IncNew York, NY
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Together Chicago IncChicago, IL
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
Trinity United Church of ChristChicago, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Union Theological SeminaryNew York, NY
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,750,000 -
Youthfront IncWestwood, KS
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,750,000 -
Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,748,906 -
Center for Youth Ministry TrainingBrentwood, TN
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,677,856 -
John H Boner Community CenterIndianapolis, IN
Special capacity building support
$3,600,000 -
Harrison County Community FoundatnCorydon, IN
Indiana community FDN init-gift
$3,597,175 -
Goodwill of Central & Southern inIndianapolis, IN
Enhancing opportunity in indpls init
$3,500,000 -
Christian CenturyChicago, IL
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,497,359 -
University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,440,007 -
DonorschooseorgNew York, NY
Capacity building
$3,428,200 -
United Way of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
Contgcy planning for cmty based orgs
$3,312,960 -
Local Initiatives Support CorpNew York, NY
Enhancing opportunity in indpls init
$3,250,000 -
Project Transformation NationalDallas, TX
Youth on faith & service initiative
$3,187,500 -
MSD of Pike TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$3,187,177 -
MSD of Decatur TownshipIndianapolis, IN
Marion county k-12 education init
$3,162,391 -
Eastern UniversitySt Davids, PA
Christian faith&life storytellg init
$3,129,229 -
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN
Savi technology project
$3,123,500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.
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Cicp Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Cicp charitble educl & scientfc prog
$6,000,000 -
Bethany Theological Seminary IncRichmond, IN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Concordia SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Indigenous Pathways US IncBath, ME
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Logos Evangelical SeminaryEl Monte, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Northwest Nazarene University IncNampa, ID
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville, MN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Seabury Western Theological SemChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$5,000,000 -
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,950,000 -
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,500,000 -
St Mary Seminary & Graduate School of TheologyWickliffe, OH
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,449,611 -
President-Bot Santa Clara CollegeSanta Clara, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,363,015 -
North Park UniversityChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,000,000 -
Northwest Baptist Theo CollegeLangley, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$4,000,000 -
Covenant Theological SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,925,000 -
Mind Trust IncIndianapolis, IN
Summer learning labs project
$3,834,525 -
Hellenic College IncBrookline, MA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,700,000 -
Trinity Episcopal SCHL for MinistryAmbridge, PA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,500,000 -
Campbell University IncBuies Creek, NC
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,000,000 -
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,000,000 -
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$3,000,000 -
Mount Angel AbbeySt Benedict, OR
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,710,495 -
Atlantic School of TheologyHalifax, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,500,000 -
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,500,000 -
Vancouver School of TheologyVancouver, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,500,000 -
Austin Presbyterian Theological SemAustin, TX
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,476,094 -
Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC
Weave: the social fabric project
$2,400,000 -
Loyola University of ChicagoChicago, IL
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,353,264 -
Heritage Theological SeminaryCambridge, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,190,000 -
Eden Theological SeminarySaint Louis, MO
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$2,000,000 -
Eskenazi Health Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
G.S. Fehribach CTR internship progrm
$2,000,000 -
Interfaith AmericaChicago, IL
Interfaith leadership-higher ed proj
$2,000,000 -
University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,600,480 -
Knox CollegeToronto, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,500,000 -
Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester, NY
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,500,000 -
Ambrose UniversityCalgary, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,000,000 -
Gift of Black Theological Education & Black Faith Traditions CollaborativePhiladelphia, PA
Support for capacity building proj
$1,000,000 -
St Marks CollegeVancouver, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,000,000 -
Waterloo Lutheran SeminaryWaterloo, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$1,000,000 -
St Peters SeminaryLondon, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$987,854 -
St Augustines Seminary of TorontoScarborough, Canada
Pathways for tomorrow initiative
$979,659 -
Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, IN
Military family research inst prog
$683,218 -
Central Christian College of BibleMoberly, MO
Supporting hoosier churches init
$600,000 -
Indiana Annual Conference of UMCIndianapolis, IN
Supporting hoosier churches init
$600,000 -
State Convention of Baptists in inMartinsville, IN
Supporting hoosier churches init
$600,000 -
American Baptist Churches of In-KyFranklin, IN
Supporting hoosier churches init
$500,000 -
Duke UniversityDurham, NC
Everything happens initiative
$500,000 -
Indiana Dist Ccl-Assemblies of GodIndianapolis, IN
Supporting hoosier churches init
$500,000 -
Midwest Food Bank NFPIndianapolis, IN
Capital campaign
$500,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education341 grants $1,293,193,64058% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking151 grants $231,091,88610% of the total
- Religion124 grants $149,596,7407% of the total
- Human services126 grants $127,891,3496% of the total
- Arts and culture138 grants $97,020,2234% of the total
- Community development27 grants $81,551,2424% of the total
- 17 other causes285 grants $268,192,17612% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Indiana1,430 grants $2,317,537,996
- District of Columbia57 grants $189,891,228
- Illinois64 grants $170,505,250
- California68 grants $169,014,472
- New York49 grants $119,402,058
- North Carolina28 grants $109,456,575
- Virginia33 grants $79,081,791
- Minnesota23 grants $71,758,879
- Texas39 grants $58,553,959
- Missouri27 grants $51,598,426
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- N Clay RobbinsCHAIRMAN&CEO Hours 40Pay $1,230,000
- Jennett M HillPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $875,000
- Ben W BlantonVP SECY & GC Hours 40Pay $525,000
- Peter A BuckVP INVEST&GM Hours 40Pay $507,500
- Christopher L CobleVP RELIGION Hours 40Pay $507,500
- Jaclyn P DowdVPEVALUATION Hours 40Pay $332,000
- Ronni N KlothVP CMTY DEV Hours 40Pay $480,000
- Ted MapleVP EDUCATION Hours 40Pay $480,000
- Diane M StensonVP&TREASURER Hours 40Pay $507,500
- Daniel P CarmichaelDIRECTOR Hours 4.5Pay $47,700
- Clarence CrainDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $44,500
- Craig Dykstra Part YearDIR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
- William G EnrightDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $44,500
- Charles E GoldenDIRECTOR Hours 6Pay $52,500
- John C LechleiterDIRECTOR Hours 6Pay $52,500
- Eli Lilly IIDIR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
- Rebecca E LillyDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $44,500
- Mary K LisherDIRECTOR Hours 6Pay $52,500
- David N ShaneDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $44,500
- John D WitvlietDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $44,500
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Indiana
- Private foundations in Indianapolis
- Foundations that fund education in Indiana
- Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Indiana
- Foundations that fund religion in Indiana
Similar foundations
Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc 203 grants Preselected only $1,016,737,000 giving
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 3,093 grants Accepts applications $622,577,112 giving
- Walton Family Foundation Inc 1,024 grants Preselected only $521,744,638 giving
- Good Ventures Foundation 565 grants Preselected only $306,706,819 giving
- WK Kellogg Foundation 1,819 grants Accepts applications $303,853,453 giving