Building Community & Creating Opportunity

Glick Philanthropies is an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential.

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The Glick Philanthropies family of charitable initiatives includes Glick Family Foundation, Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), and the Glick Fund at Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI). Together, we cultivate equitable communities by supporting initiatives and nonprofit organizations creating systemic change. We provide support that empowers these community-serving organizations to fill critical gaps for our neighbors.

We carry out our mission by leading and supporting efforts around:

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Building Community

Affordable Housing

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Preserve and expand quality affordable housing that supports resident well-being

Creating Opportunity

Arts

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Expand opportunities in the arts to celebrate innovation, culture, and self-expression

Creating Opportunity

Basic Needs

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Empower people to live lives of dignity with improved access to basic needs

Creating Opportunity

Economic Mobility

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Increase economic mobility by decreasing barriers to employment and education

Creating Opportunity

Education

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Close achievement gaps in early childhood, K-12, and postsecondary education

Building Community

Healthy Democracy

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Protect civil rights & liberties, strengthen journalism, and ensure fair elections

Building Community

Jewish Cultural Life

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Ensure the Jewish community and cultural life are thriving for the next generation

Carrying on a philanthropic commitment

Glick Philanthropies continues to carry on Gene & Marilyn Glick’s philanthropic legacy through grantmaking, community leadership, and its core values of equity, compassion and integrity.

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Featured Grantee

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis

For more than 30 years, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis has served the community through the Asante Children’s Theatre and other transformational programming. The organization’s vision is to become the premier African American arts and cultural organization, replicating its model of transformation and citizenship development. Learn how Asante is dedicated to the holistic growth of youth and families through artistic experiences.

News

  • 2026 Community Relief Fund Grants
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    2026 Community Relief Fund Grants

    Glick Philanthropies awarded $704,700 to 92 nonprofit organizations across nine states through the Glick Community Relief Fund.
  • Meet the Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
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    Meet the Spring 2026 Grant Recipients

    Glick Philanthropies awarded more than $3.23 million to nonprofit organizations providing community members with opportunities for stability and growth.

Our Grant Process

Explore Our Grantmaking Priorities

Grants are awarded on a semiannual basis and focused on making a measurable impact in the following areas:

Building Community

  • Provide affordable housing
  • Support a healthy democracy
  • Strengthen Jewish cultural life

Creating Opportunity

  • Expand equitable opportunities in the arts
  • Close education achievement gaps
  • Improve access to basic needs
  • Increase economic mobility

Dive deeper into the unique role strategies for each focus area on our What We Do page.

What We Do
Consider Our Geographic Focus

Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company managed properties are located, including Glick Housing Foundation communities.

Connect with Us

We accept grant applications by invitation only. If you believe your work aligns with Glick Philanthropies’ funding priorities, we’d love to hear from you. Click below to fill out the contact form or reach out to the grantmaking portfolio manager that best aligns with your work. 

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