Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation is an Indianapolis-based private foundation that supports charitable activity, with its 2025 giving concentrated overwhelmingly in Indiana. The foundation’s grantmaking aligns with the priorities described by Glick Philanthropies, a family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity.
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation at a glance
In short: Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation gave $21.3M across 210 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Indiana. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,293,326
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 210
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,397
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $298,065,933
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (54 of 210, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The current process is invitation-only, so the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. The 2023 filing describes a written request outlining the proposed use of funds and benefits to be gained.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: David O Barrett
Mailing address: PO Box 40177, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 469-5877
Website: https://glickphilanthropies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glick Family Housing Foundation ($17.5M). Together the top 10 received $20.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
858 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 824 grants of 858 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Glick Philanthropies says it awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company managed properties are located, including Glick Housing Foundation communities. The 2023 filing describes charitable activities primarily in the Indianapolis area. In 2025, 99% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana; grants also went to recipients in California, Florida, Ohio, and Washington, each representing 0% when rounded as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 210 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 54 of 210 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $135K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15.2M (2021) to $21.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 210 grants totaling $21.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glick Family Housing Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Support Resident Success and Operations | $17,510,000 |
| Teenworks Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support Program | $1,714,500 |
| Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support Program, | $552,100 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Supportprogram | $267,274 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support Program | $76,000 |
| American Cabaret Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support Broadway Series | $65,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Indianapolis, IN | Support Program | $55,000 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School Indianapolis, IN | Support Program | $36,000 |
| Second Helpings Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support Fundraiser | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana KY Inc Seattle, WA | Support Program | $29,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,065,933 | $27,173,686 | $27,958,443 | $21,293,326 | 210 | $21,619,601 | $21,430,615 | $20,966,554 |
| 2024 | $298,840,190 | $28,040,804 | $26,564,815 | $19,487,810 | 198 | $19,487,810 | $21,542,382 | $20,677,688 |
| 2023 | $297,364,201 | $8,573,557 | $23,356,776 | $17,585,020 | 156 | $17,585,020 | $3,046,211 | $19,162,952 |
| 2022 | $312,147,420 | $15,121,520 | $21,174,896 | $17,254,975 | 160 | $17,254,975 | $11,572,157 | $19,547,835 |
| 2021 | $318,200,796 | $22,575,684 | $19,460,176 | $15,204,031 | 134 | — | $19,048,070 | $20,903,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Glick Philanthropies describes its work as building community and creating opportunity. Its focus areas include affordable housing, healthy democracy, Jewish cultural life, arts, education, basic needs, and economic mobility.
Examples of grantees show support for a range of community-serving organizations. TeenWorks says its mission is to empower teens to achieve excellence in college, career, and community. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana describes its work as fighting hunger and improving equitable access to nutritious food. Indiana Repertory Theatre says it uses live theatre and community programming to build a vital, informed community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 210 grants totaling $21,293,326. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $17,510,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported grant was $17,510,000 to Glick Family Housing Foundation for resident success and operations. Other notable grants included $1,714,500 to TeenWorks, $552,100 to Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and $267,274 to United Way of Central Indiana, each for program support.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a written request outlining the use of funds and benefits to be gained. It names David O. Barrett as the filing contact, gives no deadline, and describes the award restriction as promoting charitable activities primarily in the Indianapolis area. Glick Philanthropies’ current grant process says grants are by invitation only; it directs organizations whose work aligns with its priorities to use the contact form or reach the relevant grantmaking portfolio manager.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marianne Glick as chair and director; David O. Barrett as president, CEO, and vice chair; Stacey A. Sunderman as CFO, treasurer, and director; Thomas J. Grande as CIO and board member; and James T. Bisesi as secretary and board member. It also lists Arlene Grande, Alice Meshbane, Lynda Schwartz, and Jacqueline Barrett as board members.
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation is led by David O. Barrett, President, CEO & Vice Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David O. Barrett
President, CEO & Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Glick
Chair & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. Sunderman
CFO, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Meshbane
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Grande
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T. Bisesi
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Grande
CIO & Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation
How much does Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation give each year?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation gave $21.3M across 210 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19.5M across 198 grants.
What is Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's typical grant size?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $101,397, across 210 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation give grants?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (134 grants), Carmel, IN (8 grants), Greenfield, IN (7 grants) and Bloomington, IN (6 grants).
Does Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 210 grants with a stated purpose on Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program" (159 grants) and "Support Fundraiser" (6 grants).
Who are Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's largest grantees?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Glick Family Housing Foundation ($17,510,000), Teenworks Inc ($1,714,500) and Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc ($552,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation reported $298.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Glick Philanthropies describes its work as building community and creating opportunity. Its focus areas include affordable housing, healthy democracy, Jewish cultural life, arts, education, basic needs, and economic mobility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation?
The current process is invitation-only, so the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's EIN?
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1549707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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