Lilly Endowment
One of the largest private endowments in the country, born of a founding family's fortune and faith, giving across religion, education, and community with a steady anchor in Indiana
Financial profile
Lilly Endowment · EIN 35-0868122 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2,061,897,636 | $1,580,523,182 | $61,918,495,563 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $1,915,656,584 | $1,372,463,741 | $40,743,068,331 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $1,327,229,144 | $763,728,694 | $32,686,758,900 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $929,189,401 | $822,110,444 | $20,814,925,463 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $774,168,355 | $566,066,523 | $16,820,568,480 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $573,870,254 | $465,071,963 | $11,616,243,680 | Dec 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies Lilly Endowment is read alongside.
WKKF
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DE
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WFF
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KF
The Kresge Foundation
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FF
Ford Foundation
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Who backs LE
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
One of the largest private endowments in the country, born of a founding family's fortune and faith, giving across religion, education, and community with a steady anchor in Indiana
- Authority
- Preserve
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Citadel and The Village.
Strengths
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