A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Park, Texas · EIN 31-1758218 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.8M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$67.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $898,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guraghe Development and Cultural Association | Butarjira, ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $2,051,266 |
| Oromia Development Association | ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,896,841 |
| A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin | Cedar Park, TX | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $898,000 |
| Relief Society of Tigray | Addis Ababa, ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $345,143 |
| Self Help Africa | ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $231,928 |
| Home Project USA | Dover, DE | To support refugee children in greece | $100,000 |
| Amhara Development Association | Addis Ababa, ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $55,513 |
| Organization for Rehabilitation & Development in Amhara | Addis Ababa, ET | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $51,702 |
| Smartaid International | Central District, IS | Israel relief efforts | $50,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Austin, TX | To support the organization's housing affordability program | $50,000 |
| Smartaid International | Central District, IS | Clean water access in gaza | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,755,393 | 11 |
| 2023 | $6,164,020 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542829349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1758218
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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