Private foundation · EIN 31-1758218 · Cedar Park, Texas · International affairs

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $5.8M total, median $100K. 18% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$5.8M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$68M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Guraghe Development and Cultural AssociationButarjira, ETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$2.1M
Oromia Development AssociationETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$1.9M
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation AustinCedar Park, TXTo fund organization's exempt purpose$898K
Relief Society of TigrayAddis Ababa, ETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$345K
Self Help AfricaETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$232K
Home Project USADover, DETo support refugee children in greece$100K
Amhara Development AssociationAddis Ababa, ETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$56K
Organization for Rehabilitation & Development in AmharaAddis Ababa, ETTo fund organization's exempt purpose$52K
Smartaid InternationalCentral District, ISIsrael relief efforts$50K
Austin Community FoundationAustin, TXTo support the organization's housing affordability program$50K
Smartaid InternationalCentral District, ISClean water access in gaza$25K

By state: INTL 8 · Texas 2 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedar Park, Texas, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.8M across 11 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation give?

INTL (8 grants), Texas (2 grants), Delaware (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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