Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation is a major philanthropic organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1982 by Eugene and Marilyn Glick, who made their fortune through the Gene B. Glick Company—one of the largest private real estate developers in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s—the foundation channels wealth back to communities through strategic grantmaking. The foundation is now part of Glick Philanthropies, a collective philanthropic endeavor that includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$298.8M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.5M
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
198
+26.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$98K
-12.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Glick Philanthropies is committed to enhancing community well-being and supporting diverse causes. The foundation's focus areas include:
- Children and youth
- Families and parents
- Immigrants and migrants
- Economically disadvantaged people
- Arts and culture
- Artists and performers
- Education
- Philanthropy and foundations
- Public affairs and democracy
- Community and economic development
- International human rights
- Economic justice
- Human services and basic emergency aid
- Youth development
- Affordable housing
- Journalism
- Jewish cultural life
The foundation emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, believing these principles benefit everyone.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. However, it provides contact information for a portfolio manager for each of its giving areas, making it somewhat accessible for organizations seeking funding.
Grant Range
$4,000
Average Grant
award: $110,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While Glick Philanthropies maintains a broad geographic reach, more than half of its grants stay in central Indiana. The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states, with primary grantmaking concentrated in:
- Indiana (primary focus)
- California
- Florida
- New York
The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $297 million
- Annual expenses: $23.4 million
- Annual revenue: $8.57 million
- Total giving: $19.5 million (2024)
Historical Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $130.5 million in 2010 to $297.4 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $298,840,190 | $297,364,201 | $312,147,420 |
| Revenue | $28,040,804 | $8,573,557 | $15,121,520 |
| Expenses | $26,564,815 | $23,356,776 | $21,174,896 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,487,810 | $17,585,020 | $17,254,975 |
| Net Investment Income | $21,542,382 | $3,046,211 | $11,572,157 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,677,688 | $19,162,952 | $19,547,835 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marianne Glick – Chair of the Glick Family Foundation
- David O. Barrett – President and CEO
- Stacey A. Sunderman – Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID O BARRETT | PRESIDENT, CEO, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STACEY A SUNDERMAN | CFO, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS J GRANDE | CIO, BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES T BISESI | SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIANNE GLICK | CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLENE GRANDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALICE MESHBANE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYNDA SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE BARRETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Spring 2025 Grants:**
Glick Philanthropies directed more than $3.16 million to 52 nonprofit organizations during a period when the nonprofit sector faces funding cuts, uncertainty, and threats to their missions. The foundation committed to multi-year, unrestricted funding for select organizations, including the ACLU of Indiana, enabling longer-term planning and strategic work.
2025 Community Relief Fund Grants - Glick Philanthropies**Fall 2025 Grants:**
As Hoosiers' reliance on nonprofits grows, Glick Philanthropies directed more than $2.55 million to 44 nonprofit organizations. The foundation prioritized support for organizations serving the immigrant community, recognizing that many immigrants are disconnecting from daily life and community out of fear. The Immigrant Welcome Center, supported through this grant round, served nearly 10,000 clients in 2024—a 67% increase from 2022.
2025 Community Relief Fund Grants - Glick Philanthropies**Trust-Based Philanthropy Commitment:**
Glick Philanthropies joined more than 170 other funders across the country in committing to trust-based action in support of the social sector, emphasizing the critical importance of philanthropy stepping up to support nonprofits through funding, beyond-the-check support, and advocacy.
2025 Community Relief Fund Grants - Glick Philanthropies**Contact Information:**
Website: www.glickphilanthropies.org
Phone: 317-469-5877
Address: P.O. Box 40177, Indianapolis, IN 46240
EIN: 35-1549707
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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