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Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private foundation supporting the causes of religion, education and community development.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLilly Endowment Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 350868122. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $3.1B in annual revenue.
Lilly Endowment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Lilly Endowment Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years. Its registered address is 2801 N Meridian St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Lilly Endowment Inc has $3.1B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lilly Endowment Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $3.1B in annual revenue.
Lilly Endowment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Lilly Endowment Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private foundation supporting the causes of religion, education and community development. Lilly Endowment Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.
Among education charities registered in United States: Lilly Endowment Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Lilly Endowment Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lilly Endowment Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 350868122, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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LILLY ENDOWMENT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Lilly Endowment Inc
- What is Lilly Endowment Inc?
- Lilly Endowment Inc is a education private non-operating foundation based in Indianapolis, United States. Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private foundation supporting the causes of religion, education and community development.
- When was Lilly Endowment Inc founded?
- Lilly Endowment Inc was founded in 1937.
- Who leads Lilly Endowment Inc?
- Diane M Stenson serves as VP&TREASURER.
- Where is Lilly Endowment Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, United States.
- What is Lilly Endowment Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+.
- Is Lilly Endowment Inc trustworthy?
- Lilly Endowment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lilly Endowment Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 350868122.
- What is Lilly Endowment Inc's website?
- https://www.lillyendowment.org