When – and only when – basic needs are met, opportunities for economic mobility become possible. Unfortunately, many barriers to achieving economic mobility exist, such as systemic injustice, access to education, financial resources, and geography.
Economic Mobility
Increasing equitable economic mobility

Featured Grantee
Meet TeenWorks
In 1981, Gene Glick founded Pro-100, a six-week summer youth employment program for economically disadvantaged youth in Indianapolis. Pro-100 taught teens the importance of self-discipline, a hard day’s work, and giving back to the community, and has since evolved into a standalone nonprofit organization known today as TeenWorks. Today, TeenWorks empowers teens to achieve excellence in community, college, and career. Glick Philanthropies continues to be TeenWorks’ largest funder and an active partner.
- 40+years of empowering youth
- 6000teens served
- 4(and growing) cities in Indiana with programming
Grantmaking
Explore Glick Philanthropies’ most recent grants to organizations increasing economic mobility.
Bridge Project guarantees income and provides wraparound support programs for new mothers and their babies in need, including through the BIRTH Fund in Indianapolis.
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis supports families with minor children experiencing housing instability across Central Indiana through a housing-first, family-centered model that keeps families together.
Heartland Scholar House fills cost gaps in housing, early childhood education, and healthcare so single parents can continue to pursue higher education opportunities without disruption. The Stabilization Bridge program will support Scholar families facing converging disruptions in housing vouchers, childcare vouchers, and Medicaid during 2026.
Child Advocates strengthens legal services to protect and empower vulnerable children.
Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence through professional attire, career development, and support services.
Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana (HVAF) provides mental health services for veterans.
Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute advances research and advocacy focused on housing instability, medical debt, and predatory lending.
Indy Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black and minority entrepreneurs through education, access to capital, and business development resources.
Indy Reads provides tuition-free, culturally responsive literacy, English language, job readiness, and leadership programs that help low-income and marginalized adults build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Marian University’s Saint Joseph’s College advances economic mobility through the Earn & Learn Program.
Side Hustle Economy will grow its operational capacity in order to expand reach throughout Indianapolis’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Announcement
Meet the Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
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AnnouncementAs Hoosiers’ reliance on nonprofit organizations grows, Glick Philanthropies is directing more than $2.55 million in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations. -
AnnouncementSupporting the Nonprofit Community
Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We want to take this opportunity to reiterate our values & beliefs, share resources, and celebrate nonprofits.
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