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Arthur Dean Family Foundation
  • About Us
    • Staff
  • Our Work
    • Grantee Partners
      • Education
      • Youth Development
      • Youth Employment and Career Pathways
      • Marion County
      • Whitley County
      • Hamilton County
    • Trust Based Philanthropy
  • Our Process
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

About Arthur Dean Family Foundation

Supporting
opportunities for youth and their families

We believe...

All youth should have access to opportunities, experiences, and relationships that allow them to: 

  • discover who they are,
  • develop the abilities needed to shape their own lives, and
  • learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them.

Our mission is to support grantee partners that provide highly relational support services that lead to stability, expanded possibilities, and lifelong success of youth.

Arthur Dean Family Foundation was founded in 2016 with the intent to support, center and uplift the organizations, leaders and grantee partners making a difference for youth and families in Hamilton, Marion & Whitley Counties.

Our Values

A Trust-Based Approach

Arthur Dean Family Foundation believes philanthropy requires curiosity, clarity, connection, and courage. We use these values to guide us as we humbly work alongside our grantee partners to create a unique relationship-centered approach to grantmaking. 

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Curiosity
We foster a culture of continuous inquiry + reflection.
Clarity
We value transparency and open, honest communications both internally amongst staff and with our grantee partners + community.
Connection
We center authentic, mutually accountable relationships based on trust + equity.
Courage
We commit to tackling complex issues head-on.

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3909 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis IN 46205

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