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Lilly Endowment, Inc.
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Lilly Endowment, Inc., institution founded (1937) at Indianapolis, Ind., by pharmaceutical manufacturer Josiah K. Lilly (1861–1948) as a philanthropic foundation for "the promotion and support of religious, educational, or charitable purposes"; most of its work is confined to the Midwest. The foundation is especially interested in programs designed to foster the growth and development of Christian character. It provides aid to Protestant theological seminaries and other colleges and also supports a broad range of projects in Indianapolis. Its assets in 1998 were about $15.7 billion. See philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity.
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7 million grant from Lilly Endowment, such help is just a phone call away for thousands of Indiana students.
Homework hotline: resource for Indiana's middle and high school ... by Hromadka, Erik / Indiana Business Magazine
Of course, it doesn't hurt that the CoP has been supported by the Lilly Endowment back to the days of a feasibility study to establish the center.
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Byline: Jeff Wright Two Eugene clergymen have received prestigious "clergy renewal" grants from the Lilly Endowment intended to give them time to relax, research and recharge.
R & R with reverence by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
 
 
 
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