A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin is a private foundation based in Cedar Park, Texas. Its Austin work supports local nonprofits and organizations serving people affected by poverty, including those experiencing homelessness or hunger and people needing women’s services, children’s shelter, or substance-abuse recovery support.
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin at a glance
In short: A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin gave $1.6M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,637,600
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,489
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,175
- Total assets
- $422,960
- -64.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 579, Cedar Park, TX 78630
Phone: (512) 328-9944
Website: https://glimmeraustin.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand Together Trust ($352K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 278 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated Austin-area work is focused on local nonprofits and organizations, and its website identifies Austin and Travis County initiatives. In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 21% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $853K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust Arlington, VA | Phoenix Addiction Project - Multi-Year Grant | $352,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Austin, TX | Multiplying Goodness Campaign - Multi-Year Grant | $332,500 |
| Sunrise Community Church Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $261,000 |
| The Other Ones Foundation Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $250,000 |
| Ending Community Homelessness Coalition Austin, TX | Authentic engagement of people with lived experiences of homelessness in governance - multi-year grant | $75,000 |
| Safe Alliance Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $52,500 |
| Candlelight Ranch Austin, TX | Camp Glimmer Summer 2024 Activities | $48,250 |
| Saint Louise House Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| CASA Marianella Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Keep Austin Fed Austin, TX | To Further Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $422,960 | $898,000 | $905,529 | $1,637,600 | 36 | $1,658,154 | $24,673 |
| 2023 | $1,183,113 | $163,373 | $579,388 | $1,127,800 | 16 | $1,324,221 | $30,136 |
| 2022 | $2,343,961 | $2,566,685 | $2,137,916 | $1,404,414 | 66 | $1,668,494 | $23,308 |
| 2021 | $1,445,771 | $2,665,597 | $2,714,180 | $1,093,565 | 81 | $1,322,209 | $24,577 |
| 2020 | $102,383 | $928,934 | $1,073,365 | $852,712 | 79 | — | $12,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to empower and invest in local nonprofits and organizations” that care for and uplift people struggling with homelessness, hunger, women’s services, shelter for children, and substance abuse. Its website also describes support for education and skill training, and says it offers partners consulting and guidance.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Mobile Loaves & Fishes says its mission is to provide food and clothing and promote dignity for people experiencing homelessness. The Other Ones Foundation describes its work as creating pathways to stable housing and independence through shelter, workforce opportunities, and support. Keep Austin Fed says it connects surplus food with neighbors in need. Casa Marianella says it welcomes displaced immigrants and provides shelter and support services. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $1,637,600. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $352,000, with a median of $10,175. Its largest listed grants included $352,000 to Stand Together Trust for the Phoenix Addiction Project (a multi-year grant), $332,500 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Multiplying Goodness Campaign (a multi-year grant), $261,000 to Sunrise Community Church, and $250,000 to The Other Ones Foundation. Other listed awards included $75,000 to the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition for engagement of people with lived experience of homelessness in governance (a multi-year grant), and $52,500 to Safe Alliance.
The foundation’s 2024 impact report says it invested over $1.6 million with 20 local partners focused on homelessness, hunger, children, and addiction recovery. It also describes support for Camp Glimmer, which it says served over 600 children in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Berber as chairman and co-founder; Donna Berber as director, president, and CEO; Ryan Berber, Shane Berber, and Jake Berber as directors; and Santiago Montoya as director and chief investment officer. The foundation’s website also identifies Philip Berber as founder, Donna Berber as co-founder, and Salwa Yordi as director of grantmaking.
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin is led by Donna Berber, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Berber
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Berber
Chairman & Co-Founder
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Berber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Berber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santiago Montoya
Director & Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Berber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Porter (2020–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
How much does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin give each year?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin gave $1.6M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 16 grants.
What is A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's typical grant size?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's median grant in 2024 was $10,175, and its average grant was $45,489, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin that year got $12K on average.
Where does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin give grants?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (32 grants) and Round Rock, TX (2 grants).
Who are A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's largest grantees?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's largest 2024 grantees include Stand Together Trust ($352,000), Mobile Loaves & Fishes ($332,500) and Sunrise Community Church ($261,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin reported $423K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to empower and invest in local nonprofits and organizations” that care for and uplift people struggling with homelessness, hunger, women’s services, shelter for children, and substance abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's EIN?
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0733502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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