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The National Park Foundation said Monday it has received a $100 million grant, the largest such transfer in its history.The money comes from The Lilly Endowment Inc., a private philanthropic foundation created by the family behind Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceuticals.
Foundation officials say they will begin announcing grants disbursed from the donation later this year.The National Park Foundation will count the Lilly Endowment's grant as part of its ongoing Campaign for National Parks, which aims to raise $1 billion for the park system. Separately, partners of national parks are working to raise $3.5 billion.
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