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A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 311758218  ·  Private foundation

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.2M in grants paid and $87.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 62 individual grants from this funder — $44.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for housing & homelessness. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$87.5M
Total assets
62
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What A Glimmer of Hope Foundation funds

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees.

childrenimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Organization for Rehabilitation & Development in Amhara
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$2.7M2019
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Austin, TX$2.6M2022
Guraghe Development and Cultural Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$2.1M2024
Guraghe Development and Cultural Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$2.0M2023
Oromia Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$2.0M2023
Oromia Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.9M2024
Tigray Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.8M2019
Guraghe Development and Cultural Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.6M2022
Oromiya Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.5M2019
Amhara Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.4M2019
Relief Society of Tigray
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.3M2019
Oromiya Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.2M2020
Tigray Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.2M2018
Tigray Development Association
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.2M2017
Self Help Africa
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$1.2M2020

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.5M
2018$4.4M
2019$9.9M
2020$5.2M
2022$8.8M
2023$6.2M
2024$5.8M

How to apply for funding from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at glimmer.org.

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Frequently asked questions about A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

Does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation fund?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Organization for Rehabilitation & Development in Amhara, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin, Guraghe Development and Cultural Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation give in grants?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.8M over 62 grants.
Where is A Glimmer of Hope Foundation located?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311758218.
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About this profile. This page is built from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.