The Kevin and Lesley Lilly Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 31-1518662 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEVIN J LILLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 2929 ALLEN PKWY SUITE 3000, HOUSTON TX 77019 |
| Phone | 7132382050 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF GRANT AS WELL AS GENERAL INFORMATION ON ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION GENERALL |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifehouse | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $330,000 |
| The Story Church Houston | Hn, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Strake Jesuit | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Junior League of Houston | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Mainstreet Ministries | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Texas Wranglers | Austin, TX | To fund charitable activities | $9,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Center | Basalt, CO | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Creede Repertory Theatre | Creede, CO | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Partnership for Resource Development | Chesapeake, VA | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Trexo | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $1,500 |
| The 100 Club | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $1,000 |
| City Rise Church | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $500 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministries | Matthews, NC | To fund charitable activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $527,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $318,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $398,467 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611669349100476
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1518662
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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