A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
Preselected recipients only
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin is a private foundation in Cedar Park, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $883,431 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,175 and the largest $352,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$883,431
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,175
- Largest grant$352,000
- Assets$422,960
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,575 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $401,575 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $883,431 | 36 | $422,960 |
How to apply
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $352,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust | Phoenix addiction project - multi-year grant | $352,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Multiplying goodness campaign - multi-year grant | $332,500 |
| Sunrise Community Church | To further their tax exempt purpose | $261,000 |
| The Other Ones Foundation | To further their tax exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Ending Community Homelessness Coalition | Authentic engagement of people with lived experiences of homelessness in governance - multi-year grant | $75,000 |
| Safe Alliance | To further their tax exempt purpose | $52,500 |
| Candlelight Ranch | Camp glimmer summer 2024 activities | $48,250 |
| Saint Louise House | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Casa Marianella | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Keep Austin Fed | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Lifeworks | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Settlement Home for Children | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| El Buen Samaritano | To further their tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Street Youth Ministry | To further their tax exempt purpose | $20,500 |
| Austin Angels | To further their tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | To further their tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Our Shared Kitchen Inc | To further their tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| We Can Now | To further their tax exempt purpose | $10,350 |
| Hungry Hill Foundation | To further their tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks | Lifeworks workforce development program - multi-year grant | $10,000 |
| Austin Baptist Chapel DBA Angel House Soup Kitchen | To further their tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Communities for Recovery | To further their tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mission Accomplished | To further their tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Latinitas | To further their tax exempt purpose | $500 |
| Saffron Trust Women's Foundation | To further their tax exempt purpose | $500 |
| River City Youth Foundation | To further their tax exempt purpose | $500 |
| Austin Angels | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Avance Austin | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Lifeworks | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Latinitas | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Saint Louise House | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Central Texas Tennis Association | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Central Texas Table of Grace | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| The African American Youth Harvest Foundation | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| Jeremiah Program | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
| El Buen Samaritano | Peppermint parkway tickets | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Berber
- Donna Berber
- Ryan Berber
- Shane Berber
- Jake Berber
- Santiago Montoya
Questions people ask
Does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin give?
$883,431 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,175.
Who runs A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip Berber (Chairman, Co-Founder), Donna Berber (Director / President & Ceo), Ryan Berber (Director) and Shane Berber (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.