Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 34-7206415 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$5,670,823
Total assets$130.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,670,823 and $5,670,823.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Trust Company | Wilmington, DE | General operating | $5,670,823 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,670,823 | 1 |
| 2023 | $4,561,771 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103656
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-7206415
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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