Lilly Endowment

The Salvation Army Receives $15 Million from Lilly Endowment Inc.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TheSalvation Army has received $15 million in grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. for COVID-19 relief efforts.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TheSalvation Army has received $15 million in grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. for COVID-19 relief efforts.
  • "The Salvation Army is only able to serve thanks to support from others, and we are extremely grateful for the generosity of Lilly Endowment," said David Hudson, National Commander of The Salvation Army.
  • After the Great Recession in 2008, The Salvation Army saw an increase of 10 million requests for service between 2008 and 2010.
  • For more than 70 years, Lilly Endowment has supported various efforts of The Salvation Army to help people in need.

National World War I Memorial Receives $5 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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To honor Joe, and the 4.7 million other Americans who served in uniform in World War I, Lilly Endowment, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world, has given a $5 million grant to the United States World War I Centennial Commission in support of the campaign to build the first-ever National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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  • To honor Joe, and the 4.7 million other Americans who served in uniform in World War I, Lilly Endowment, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world, has given a $5 million grant to the United States World War I Centennial Commission in support of the campaign to build the first-ever National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • Including the new Lilly Endowment grant, the Commission has raised more than $44 million toward its $50 million campaign goal, and has begun renovation of the Memorial site, the initial phase of construction.
  • "This grant to support the creation of the National World War I Memorial, honors the 4.7 million Americans who served our country a century ago in this war, including J.K. Lilly Jr., one of Lilly Endowment's founders.
  • The Foundation is working with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to build the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

Exciting New Discovery of "Jurassic Mile" Leads to International Partnership and Cutting Edge Science

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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The Jurassic site will provide cluesthat promiseto tell a more complete story about the Jurassic Periodthan has ever been told.

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  • The Jurassic site will provide cluesthat promiseto tell a more complete story about the Jurassic Periodthan has ever been told.
  • There are four main quarries within the multilevel, 640-acre site that offer a diverse assemblage of Morrison Formation articulated and semi-articulated dinosaurs.
  • Lilly Endowment Inc. is a private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by three members of the Lilly familyJ.K.
  • Lilly Sr. and sons Eli and J.K. Jr.through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Awarded Lilly Endowment Grant to Create Hispanic Career Pathways Initiative

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) announced today the award of a $30.7 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for the creation of the Hispanic Career Pathways Initiative (HCPI), a comprehensive program to help Hispanic students navigate each step of their path from college to career.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) announced today the award of a $30.7 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for the creation of the Hispanic Career Pathways Initiative (HCPI), a comprehensive program to help Hispanic students navigate each step of their path from college to career.
  • HSF will develop an innovative career pathways curriculum and accompanying digital content that will be available to all interested students.
  • Personalized Career Discernment, Guidance, and Support: The HCPI will focus on career discernment and personal career guidance and support.
  • In 2015, Lilly Endowment made a significant grant to UNCF for its Career Pathways Initiative.

The STEM Connection Announces Grants Totaling $27,500

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The STEM Connection received grants totaling $27,500.00 from The Indianapolis Foundation, Greater Historic Traders Point, Lilly Company Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc. and The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The STEM Connection received grants totaling $27,500.00 from The Indianapolis Foundation, Greater Historic Traders Point, Lilly Company Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc. and The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
  • The STEM Connection is a non-profit corporation aimed at facilitating outdoor and hands-on science, technology, engineering and math experiences year round at Moore Road Farm and other educational sites.
  • The STEM Connection 30 acre outdoor learning site at Moore Road Farm is in the Traders Point Rural Historic District conveniently located on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
  • Currently, over 4,000 children and adults are served yearly through The STEM Connection programming which includes year round field trips, clubs, summer camps, professional development and traveling STEM experiences.