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Lilly Endowment Inc

EIN 35-0868122 · IN · NTEE n/a · Form 990-PF, fiscal 2023

A private philanthropic foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. with gifts of Eli Lilly and Company stock. It is one of the largest U.S. grantmaking foundations. The Endowment makes grants primarily in three areas: community development, education, and religion, with special emphasis on projects benefiting young people and strengthening the financial self-sufficiency of the charitable sector, mostly in Indiana.

Financials, fiscal 2023

Revenue

$2.06B

Expenses

$1.58B

Total assets

$62.18B

Net assets

$61.92B

Operating margin

23.4%

1-year growth

7.6%

5-year growth (CAGR)

27.8%

Reserve (years of spending)

470.1

Contributions share

0.0%

Programme spending

n/a

Fundraising cost

n/a

Executive pay share

0.33%

Employees

n/a

Revenue per employee

n/a

Grants paid

n/a

Years filing

85

NFP Health Score: 77 / 100

Financial 67 · Governance 85 · Operational 90. The score is built from Form 990 line items only. It cannot measure how well an organisation delivers its mission.

Mission

The promotion and support of religious, educational or charitable purposes.

Revenue history