Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $6,266
- Typical grant
- $6,266 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,266, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 94 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $29.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.1M | $6,266 | 1 |
| 2023 | $26M | — | 0 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- David RicksBoard chair
- Lucas MontarceBoard member
- Melissa SeymourBoard member
- Alonzo WeemsBoard member
- Anat HakimBoard member
- Anne WhiteBoard member
- Daniel SkovronskyBoard member
- Diogo RauBoard member
- Edgardo HernandezBoard member
- Ilya YuffaBoard member
- Jacob Van NaardenBoard member
- Patrik JonssonBoard member
- Eric DozierBoard member
- Anat AshkenaziBoard member (partial year)
- Johna NortonBoard member (partial year)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Match of lilly employee donations
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region United Way Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Match of lilly employee donations | $6,266 |
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