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SJL FOUNDATION

MONTECITO, CA 363584276

The SJL Foundation, located in Montecito, CA, manages assets of $664,320, funds projects across multiple U.S. cities, and is governed by the Lilly family trustees who serve without compensation.

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About SJL FOUNDATION

The SJL Foundation, based in Montecito, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $664,320. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $102,529 and revenue of $324,196. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including Boston, Dallas, and San Francisco, among others. The foundation operates in several states, such as California, Texas, and Virginia. The board of trustees consists of members of the Lilly family, including George D. Lilly, Brian M. Lilly, Kevin T. Lilly, Denise L. Lilly, Parker Lilly, and Kayla Lilly, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's activities are likely guided by the interests and values of the Lilly family, given their prominent roles in its governance.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $664K
Total Awarded This Year $84K
Average Grant Size $4K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 4,098
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
MONTECITO, CA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$664,320

in 2024, compared to $442,653 in 2023

Annual Grants
$83,950

19 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$35,000BOSTON UNIVERSITYSCRCC SCHOLARSHIPONE SILBER WAY BOSTON, MA US2024
$30,000BOSTON UNIVERSITYSCRCC SCHOLARSHIPONE SILBER WAY BOSTON, MA US2023
$20,000PENN STATE UNIVERSITYEDUCATION17 OLD MAIN UNIVERSITY PARK, PA US2022
$20,000PENN STATE UNIVERSITYEDUCATION17 OLD MAIN UNIVERSITY PARK, PA US2023
$20,000PENN STATE UNIVERSITYEDUCATION17 OLD MAIN UNIVERSITY PARK, PA US2024
$10,000ACADEMY OF SAINT MATTHIASSCHOLARSHIP FUND9473 ANNAPOLIS ROAD LANHAM, MD US2022
$10,000LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOLSCHOLARSHIP FUND4125 PALOMA DRIVE SANTA BARBARA, CA US2022
$5,750HIS ISLAND OUTREACHLAND PURCHASE1446 CARNATION PLC CARPINTERIA, CA US2024
$5,361CHAPMAN UNIVERSITYCHAPMAN FUND & STUDENT HARDSHIP FUNDONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE ORANGE, CA US2022
$5,250ENSEMBLE THEATREIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE33 WEST VICTORIA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
GDL
GEORGE D LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
BML
BRIAN M LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
KTL
KEVIN T LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
DLL
DENISE L LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
PL
PARKER LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
KL
KAYLA LILLY
TRUSTEE$02022
GDL
GEORGE D LILLY
TRUSTEE$02023
BML
BRIAN M LILLY
TRUSTEE$02023
KTL
KEVIN T LILLY
TRUSTEE$02023
DLL
DENISE L LILLY
TRUSTEE$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025