Glick Philanthropies is directing more than $3.16 million in grants to 52 nonprofit organizations as the sector faces funding cuts, uncertainty, and threats to their missions. In addition to these grants, Glick recently joined the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and more than 170 other funders from across the country in committing to taking trust-based action in support of the social sector at this critically important time.
“Millions of people across the United States are housed, fed, educated, connected, and inspired because of the work of nonprofits,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “As a result of state and federal government funding cuts and policy changes, more community members will look to nonprofits to help them fill critical gaps. As nonprofits step up to meet the growing needs of the community, philanthropy must step up to support those nonprofits through funding, beyond-the-check support, and advocacy.”
One way Glick is mobilizing money in a trust-based way is by committing to multi-year, unrestricted funding that allows nonprofits to plan ahead, including ACLU of Indiana.
“At ACLU, our work is about all of us in Indiana and across the nation. We the people, coming together and daring to create an even better state and country,” said Chris Daley, executive director of ACLU of Indiana. “A multi-year grant commitment from Glick Philanthropies empowers our team to think longer-term about how to challenge unconstitutional government programs, policies, and practices, and build people power in Indiana in coordination with our nonprofit peers.”
Glick Philanthropies provided grants to the following organizations. An * indicates a multi-year grant commitment.
Expanding Equitable Opportunities in the Arts
- Arte Mexicano en Indiana: Culturally grounded youth arts programming & artist network development*
- ArtMix: Accessible & inclusive art programs for people with disabilities*
- Arts for Learning: Premier school- and community-based arts education programs*
- Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis: Cultivating global citizens through the arts*
- Discovering Broadway: Expansion of Diversity Artist Initiative
- Judah Ministries: Performing arts program through after school & seasonal camps
- Kids Dance Outreach (KDO): Inspire excellence & instill confidence through joyful dance programs*
- React: Creating original theatre with youth that reacts to social issues*
- The Cabaret: Nationally recognized programming & deepened community outreach
Improving Access to Essential Basic Needs
- Burmese American Community Institute (BACI): Strengthening impactful services & creating a campus for all
- Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana: Hunger relief in northeast Indiana*
- Dare to Care Food Bank: Hunger relief across Kentuckiana*
- Foster Success: Empowering self-sufficiency for young adults transitioning out of foster care
- Gleaners Food Bank: Partnership for access to essential nutritious foods*
- IFF: Strengthening nonprofits in Indianapolis through place-based solutions
- Indiana Diaper Bank: Increased capacity to meet the demand for diapers
- Nine13 Inc.: Multiplying the force of food resource work with transportation solutions
- Second Helpings: Food rescue, hunger relief, and job training*
- S.L.E.D. (Saving Lives Every Day): Corey’s House sober living transitional housing
Increasing Equitable Economic Mobility
- Englewood Community Development Corporation: Resident wellness & support
- Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis: Eliminating homelessness in greater Indianapolis
- P30: Launch Business in a Box ecosystem support
- Purposeful Design: Advance! Training & launch pad
- The Bridge Project: B.I.R.T.H Fund*
- Trusted Mentors: Mentors for low-income mentees
Closing Education Achievement Gaps
- Education United Indy (RISE Indy): Freedom Readers fellowship
- Hope Southern Indiana: Early childhood education supply kits
- Judah Ministries: Pride Academy early childhood education scholarship support
- Read for Joy: Literacy strategies & organizational capacity
- Stand for Children Indiana: Support a parent-led push for a more just & equitable Indianapolis Public Schools
- Teachers’ Treasures: Outreach & engagement in Lawrence township
- The Indy Learning Team: Expansion of TILT Tech with Adira Reads
Supporting a Healthy Democracy
- American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Foundation: Defending freedom & democracy in Indiana and across the United States*
- Chalkbeat Indiana: Expanding educational equity through local journalism*
- Common Cause Education Fund: Sparking civic engagement in Indianapolis and protecting marginalized voters across Indiana*
- Free Press Indiana: Reaching the “unnewsed” and filling critical information gaps*
- Indiana Democracy Collective: Strengthening democracy through collaboration & civic engagement*
- League of Women Voters of Indianapolis: Empowering high school students to become civically engaged through nonpartisan peer-to-peer education
- Next Generation Initiative: Grow & sustain the Indy Far East Magazine*
- WFYI Public Media: Prioritizing local journalism to uphold democracy*
- Women’s Fund of Central Indiana: Expansion to statewide advocacy*
Strengthening Jewish Community & Cultural Life
- Anti-Defamation League (Midwest): Operating support*
- Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI): Capital campaign*
- Indiana University Foundation: Remembrance and Renewal: American Artists and the Holocaust, 1940 – 1970 at Eskenazi Museum of Art
- Jewish Community Center: Operating support*
- Jewish Family Services at the Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center: Senior transportation*
- Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis: Annual campaign*
- Other annual gifts honoring Gene & Marilyn Glick’s legacy: GUCI, Hadassah, Hillel Foundation at Indiana University, Hooverwood Living, Indiana University Foundation (Borns Jewish Studies Program), Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Jewish Community Center, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
In addition to these grants, Glick Philanthropies recently awarded $770,000 to 107 nonprofit organizations across 12 states through the Glick Community Relief Fund, an apartment property-nominated grant program focused on increasing healthy food access, expanding accessible transportation, connecting community members to utility assistance, and prioritizing mental health support. In the program’s nine years, over $5.5 million has been awarded to nearly 300 nonprofit organizations.
About Glick Philanthropies
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. Glick Philanthropies 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). Since 1982, we have awarded more than $346 million to charitable causes in Central Indiana and communities where the Glick Company operates.