Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation is a private, corporate foundation established in 1968 and supported by donations from Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The foundation operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with the primary mission of extending Eli Lilly's charitable reach and impact through strategic philanthropic investments.
Key facts about Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
- EIN
- 35-6202479
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,127,899
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- Average grant
- $306,609
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $13,824,821
- Primary geography
- Indiana (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and does not provide direct contact for grant inquiries.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eli Lilly and Company Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 95 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (84%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (48 grants), Bloomington, IN (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Durham, NC (3 grants). 9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Match of Lilly Employee Donations" (22 grants) and "Indy Volunteer Program Grants 2024" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.8M
+106.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.1M
+12.1% YoY
Grant Count
95
-1.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$307K
+13.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $584K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life, with special emphasis on:
- Global Health: Improving healthcare for people living in communities with limited resources, with a focus on low and middle-income countries
- Education: Strengthening public education with emphasis on science and math (STEM) education, particularly for children in underserved communities in Indianapolis
- Community Development: Supporting charitable community development and cultural organizations, with particular focus on Indianapolis and Central Indiana
- Economic Mobility & Equity: Supporting initiatives and projects that address barriers to equitable access and opportunities
- Employee Engagement: Matching employee and retiree donations and recognizing volunteer service
Grantmaking
The foundation operates through three primary programs:
Grant Range
**: $5,000 to $5,500,000
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and does not provide direct contact for grant inquiries.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs more than half of its grants to Indianapolis and Central Indiana, where Eli Lilly is headquartered. The foundation also supports global health initiatives in low and middle-income countries and has additional funding activity in California and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $13,824,821
- Total Revenue: $36,845,306
- Total Expenses: $29,721,087
- Net Income: $7,124,219
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024)
- Grants and contributions: $35,500,000
- Investment income and dividends: $523,896
Historical Giving Trends
- 2024: $25,980,906 in grants
- 2023: $21,500,000 in grants (76 grants)
- 2022: $21,900,000 in grants (68 grants)
- 2021: $27,500,000 in grants (59 grants)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,824,821 | $6,700,602 | $2,941,619 |
| Revenue | $36,845,306 | $30,208,466 | $24,120,700 |
| Expenses | $29,721,087 | $26,449,483 | $21,814,467 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,590,434 | $26,315,848 | $21,738,116 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,284,373 | $228,588 | $101,605 |
| Distributable Amount | $583,974 | $337,822 | $263,079 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
394 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Eli Lilly and Company Charitable Contribution Grant
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Grants
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Eli Lilly Continuing Education Accredited Grant
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Additional Details Regarding Organizations ($6,376,338), United Way of Central Indiana ($6,019,034 across 2 grants), Indiana University ($1,780,177 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | MATCH OF LILLY EMPLOYEE DONATIONS | $6,376,338 |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS, IN | MATCH OF LILLY EMPLOYEE DONATIONS | $5,969,034 |
| INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANAPOLIS | $1,000,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ISI OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 2023 - 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF NEW YORK CITY, NY | UNITED NATIONS MULTI-PARTNER TRUST FUND: HEALTH4LIFE | $1,000,000 |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, IN | AMPATH BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING TO IMPROVE WOMENS CANCER OUTCOMES IN KENYA AND NEPAL | $780,177 |
| INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ACCELERATING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO STEM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES | $709,500 |
| CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN STEM IN MISSION JURASSIC | $600,000 |
| INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE INDIANAPOLIS AND CENTRAL INDIANA REGION | $550,000 |
| BE NIMBLE FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | BE NIMBLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RICKS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LUCAS MONTARCE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA SEYMOUR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALONZO WEEMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANAT HAKIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SKOVRONSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIOGO RAU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDGARDO HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ILYA YUFFA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACOB VAN NAARDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRIK JONSSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC DOZIER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANAT ASHKENAZI | BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) | 1 | — |
| JOHNA NORTON | BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated significant commitment to STEM education in Indianapolis, including a multi-year grant of $5.5 million to the Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation to support transformative STEM education programs. The foundation also provided $500,000 in grants to support equitable access to education for Dreamers in Indiana and awarded $750,000 to the MV3 Foundation as part of a new partnership.
Eli Lilly Foundation awards $5.5M grant to IPS Foundation for STEM\_ - Indianapolis\In 2024, the foundation matched over $5.1 million in eligible Lilly employee and retiree contributions, with Lilly employees, retirees, and the foundation collectively contributing more than $12.5 million to over 500 organizations.
Eli Lilly Foundation awards $5.5M grant to IPS Foundation for STEM\_ - Indianapolis\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation fund?
The foundation supports programs designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life, with special emphasis on: • **Global Health**: Improving healthcare for people living in communities with limited resources, with a focus on low and middle-income countries • **Education**: Strengthening public education with emphasis on science and math (STEM) education, particularly for children in underserved communities in Indianapolis • **Community Development**: Supporting charitable communi…
How do I apply for a grant from Eli Lilly and Company Foundation?
• **Annual Giving**: Approximately $26 million (2024: $25,980,906) • **Grant Range**: $5,000 to $5,500,000 • **Median Grant**: $55,000 • **Number of Grants**: 96 grants awarded in 2024; 76 grants in 2023 • **Decision Timeline**: 3-6 months for discretionary grants The foundation operates through three primary programs: 1. **Discretionary Grants Program**: Funds major initiatives aligned with foundation priorities 2. **Employee Matching Gifts Program**: Matches contributions made by employees an…
Where does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation make grants?
The foundation directs more than half of its grants to Indianapolis and Central Indiana, where Eli Lilly is headquartered. The foundation also supports global health initiatives in low and middle-income countries and has additional funding activity in California and North Carolina.
What size grants does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation award?
In 2024, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation awarded 95 grants totaling $29.1M — an average of about $307K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Eli Lilly and Company Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $584K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's EIN?
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6202479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eli Lilly and Company Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and does not provide direct contact for grant inquiries.
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