Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3600 N Cap of TX Hwy Bldg B No 330
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Austin, TX78746
A Employer identification number

31-1758218
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(512) 328-9944
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$53,208,601J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 5,129,718
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 129,276 129,276  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 379,278
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 20,227,424
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,477,603
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,638,272 3,606,879  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 103,766 10,329   83,109
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 928,156 25,060   903,097
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 132,353 6,617   125,735
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 776 0   776
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,653 913   2,739
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,489 0   2,489
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 321,431 4,791   55,793
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 6,836 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 179,880 8,994   170,886
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 98,100 0   98,100
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 361,749 62,302   278,198
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,139,189 119,006   1,720,922
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,467,546 5,467,546
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,606,735 119,006   7,188,468
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,968,463
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,487,873
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 13,067,213 15,464,228 15,464,228
3 Accounts receivable bullet7,333
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   38,917 7,333 7,333
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 27,344,507 Click to see attachment22,456,755 22,456,755
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 8,049,231 Click to see attachment15,191,614 15,191,614
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet215,993
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet164,442 63,848 Click to see attachment51,551 51,551
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment28,209 Click to see attachment37,120 Click to see attachment37,120
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 48,591,925 53,208,601 53,208,601
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 153,460 40,511
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................   2,768,799
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 153,460 2,809,310
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 48,438,465 50,399,291
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,438,465 50,399,291
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 48,591,925 53,208,601
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
48,438,465
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,968,463
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
5,908,652
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
52,378,654
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,979,363
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
50,399,291
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Sale of purchased publicly traded securities P 2014-07-01 2015-12-31
b Sale of donated publicly traded securities D 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 17,129,099   16,749,821 379,278
b 3,098,325     3,098,325
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       379,278
b       3,098,325
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,477,603
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 8,844,725 53,210,732 0.166221
2013 14,674,133 49,314,170 0.297564
2012 11,534,409 47,052,913 0.245137
2011 10,369,283 48,228,130 0.215005
2010 8,357,941 45,633,661 0.183153
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
21.107080
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.221416
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
50,946,361
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
11,280,339
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
34,879
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
11,315,218
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
7,188,468
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 69,757
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 69,757
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 69,757
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 100,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 100,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 8
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 30,235
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet30,235 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KS, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, VA, WA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullethttp://aglimmerofhope.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThe Foundation Telephone no.bullet (512) 328-9944

    Located atbullet3600 N Cap of TX Hwy Bldg B No 330AustinTX ZIP+4bullet78746
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16Yes  
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bulletET
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Philip Berber Chairman, Co-founder, Dire
    10.00     		0 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Donna Berber President, Current CEO, di
    30.00     		480 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Ryan Berber Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Shane Berber Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Brian Cooper Director
    40.00     		0 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Stephanie Fast CFO
    40.00     		103,286 9,346 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Santiago Montoya Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg B Ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Alicyn Yarbrough Ch Comm Officer
    40.00     		89,219 3,985 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg G ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Kendra Beach Dir of Communication
    40.00     		70,981 8,359 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg G ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Carla Power Financial Controller
    40.00     		53,355 20,459 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg G ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Brody Kwiatkowski Lead Developer
    40.00     		65,404 8,067 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg G ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Leslie Llado ICD Program Manager
    40.00     		56,688 7,806 0
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy Bldg G ste 330
    Austin,TX78746
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    41,353,390
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    10,368,804
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    51,722,194
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    51,722,194
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    775,833
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    50,946,361
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,547,318
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,547,318
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    69,757
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    69,757
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,477,561
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,477,561
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,477,561
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    7,188,468
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    7,188,468
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    7,188,468
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 2,477,561
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 6,137,518
    b From 2011...... 8,007,274
    c From 2012...... 9,234,287
    d From 2013...... 12,221,702
    e From 2014...... 6,451,645
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 42,052,426
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 7,188,468
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 2,477,561
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,710,907
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 46,763,333
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		6,137,518
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		40,625,815
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 8,007,274
    b Excess from 2012.... 9,234,287
    c Excess from 2013.... 12,221,702
    d Excess from 2014.... 6,451,645
    e Excess from 2015.... 4,710,907
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    Philip Berber
    Donna Berber
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Austin
    3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy
    Austin,TX78746     		Overlapping boards of direct PNOF to fund organization's exempt purpose 580,000
    See the attached statements following page 38
    c/o 3600 N Cap of Tx Hwy
    Austin,TX78746     		none Public charity Specific projects - see the details for each grantee. 4,887,546
    Total .................................bullet 3a 5,467,546
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 129,276  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 379,278  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 508,554 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13508,554
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    31-1758218
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    31-1758218
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CharityWater  
    200 Varick St Suite 201
     
    New York, NY10014

    		$ 431,527


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    Welland David Isabel  
    112 W 32nd St
     
    Austin, TX78705

    		$ 3,088,290


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    Berber Charitable Lead Tr of 2012  
    1103 Crystal Creek Drive
     
    Austin, TX78736

    		$ 500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    Ted Stanley MBI International  
    432 Frogtown Rd
     
    New Canaan, CT068404411

    		$ 500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    The Haber Charitable Trust  
    26 Kings Chase
     
    Bushey, Hertfordstown   UK

    		$ 124,102


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    U S Agency for International Develo  
    1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
     
    Washington, DC205231000

    		$ 100,807


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    31-1758218
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    Michael Susan Dell Foundation  
    PO Box 163867
     
    Austin, TX78716

    		$ 50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    Water to Thrive  
    8701 N Mopac Expressway 105
     
    Austin, TX78759

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    Beverly Steiner  
    PO Box 4559
     
    El Dorado Hills, CA95762

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    Houston Jewish Community Foundation  
    5603 Braeswood Blvd
     
    Houston, TX770963907

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    Jeff Thompson  
    10 Edgewood Drive Unit 6A
     
    Greenwich, CT06831

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    Ethan Beard  
    395 Collingwood St
     
    San Francisco, CA94114

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    31-1758218
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    Kyle Hunter  
    1405 Michaux Rd
     
    Chapel Hill, NC27514

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    Crystal Creek Moonshine LLC  
    804 Bee Creek Rd Unit F
     
    Spicewood, TX786692141

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    Thomas Crowson  
    3802 Edgemont Drive
     
    Austin, TX78731

    		$ 6,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
     
     

    Hotels for Hope  
    2525 South Lamar Blvd Unit 1
     
    Austin, TX78704

    		$ 6,290


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    Kathryn and Rick Wandoff  
    6501 South Flagler Drive
     
    West Palm Beach, FL33405

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    Jeffrey Blatt  
    1307 Norwalk Lane 205
     
    Austin, TX78703

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    31-1758218
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
     
     

    JP Morgan - Ting Tsung and Wei Fong  
    PO Box 227237
     
    Dallas, TX75222

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
     
     

    Alec Burger  
    113 Skyview Lane
     
    New Canaan, CT06840

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
     
     

    Scott Harrison  
    40 Worth Street Suite 330
     
    New York, NY10013

    		$ 10,035


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
     
     

    Aid for Africa  
    6909 Ridgewood Avenue
     
    Chevy Chase, MD20815

    		$ 10,246


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    23
     
     

    Abbey Capital Limited  
    1-2 Cavendish Row
     
    Upper O' Connell St, Dubl,     EI

    		$ 12,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    24
     
     

    Evangeline International  
    1225 E Sunset Drive 775
     
    Bellingham, WA98226

    		$ 18,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    31-1758218
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    25
     
     

    Jennifer Mrla-Gray  
    8020 Prentiss Drive
     
    Mckinney, TX75071

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    26
     
     

    Emily Harmon  
    37 Raycliff Terrace
     
    San Francisco, CA94115

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    27
     
     

    Jacalyn Sollid  
    8000 Larkvale Road
     
    Saanichton, BCV8M 1K5CA

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    31-1758218
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 Shares of publicly traded securities $ 3,088,290  
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    31-1758218
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    accounting & auditing 3,653 913   2,739

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    Water Filtration System 2012-08-31 4,587 1,633 200DB 5.000000000000 264 0    
    MIS Project 2010-01-01 90,000 90,000 SL 3.000000000000 0 0    
    Prism Project 2011-10-20 10,600 10,600 SL 3.000000000000 0 0    
    Netsuite Customization 2011-12-22 26,623 26,623 SL 3.000000000000 0 0    
    Website Redesign 2012-11-28 1,425 1,029 SL 3.000000000000 396 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-05-08 2,700 750 SL 3.000000000000 450 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-08-07 2,500 591 SL 3.000000000000 417 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-08-29 1,360 321 SL 3.000000000000 227 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-09-09 935 208 SL 3.000000000000 156 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-09-26 2,465 548 SL 3.000000000000 411 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-10-24 2,720 566 SL 3.000000000000 453 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-12-18 2,125 384 SL 3.000000000000 354 0    
    Netsuite Software 2013-01-23 863 288 SL 3.000000000000 143 0    
    Computer 2009-06-17 1,724 862 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    Computer 2009-07-07 1,454 727 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    Computer Equipment - Server 2009-11-23 2,465 1,232 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    Computer 2010-02-17 1,756 827 200DB 5.000000000000 51 0    
    Computer 2010-03-11 1,262 595 200DB 5.000000000000 36 0    
    Computer 2010-04-19 2,659 1,252 200DB 5.000000000000 77 0    
    IMAC 2010-05-12 1,576 743 200DB 5.000000000000 45 0    
    Computer 2010-05-29 2,461 1,159 200DB 5.000000000000 71 0    
    Macbook Pro 2010-07-23 2,572 1,212 200DB 5.000000000000 74 0    
    Docking Station 2010-08-14 130 61 200DB 5.000000000000 4 0    
    Server Equipment 2011-06-06 11,169   200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    Video Conferencing Equipment 2011-12-23 6,293   200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    2 Mac Books 2012-06-13 3,830 1,364 200DB 5.000000000000 220 0    
    2 Mac Books 2012-09-25 4,425 1,575 200DB 5.000000000000 255 0    
    Macbook Pro 2012-10-04 2,849 1,014 200DB 5.000000000000 164 0    
    2 IMacs 2013-04-03 4,241 1,102 200DB 5.000000000000 407 0    
    Furniture - Rockford 2009-08-11 8,300 3,594 200DB 7.000000000000 371 0    
    Office Desks - McCoy Rockford 2012-12-19 5,124 1,441 200DB 7.000000000000 320 0    
    Macbook Pro 2013-04-13 1,819 728 200DB 5.000000000000 436 0    
    Macbook Pro 2014-10-07 2,848 71 200DB 5.000000000000 541 0    
    Canon Copier/Printer 2014-01-03 3,795 664 200DB 5.000000000000 493 0    

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Assefa Eyasu Consult
          		Woreda 7
    Bole Sub City,WoredaHN9999
    ET     		2016-07-01 31,415 To fund the organization's exempt purpose 31,415        

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Berkshire Hathaway B New - CS 4,856,035 4,856,035
    Fidelity Spartan Intl - CS 465,210 465,210
    Fidelity Spartan Total - CS 706,493 706,493
    Berkshire Hathaway B New - JPM 8,215,265 8,215,265
    fidelity Spartan Intl - JPM 1,155,417 1,155,417
    Fidelity Spartan Total - JPM 1,908,978 1,908,978
    Schwab One Investments - JPM 5,149,357 5,149,357

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Discus US Leverage AT COST 27,799 27,799
    Partners in Prophet AT COST 6,435,313 6,435,313
    Prophet Opportunity Partners AT COST 2,677,326 2,677,326
    Dynamo Fund AT COST 1,015,332 1,015,332
    Spruce House AT COST 1,091,767 1,091,767
    Barker Partnership Fund AT COST 1,065,685 1,065,685
    FVP Overseas Ltd AT COST 949,321 949,321
    Praesidium Strategic Opp Offshore Fund, Ltd AT COST 993,841 993,841
    Ashe Capital Partners LP AT COST 935,230 935,230

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Water Filtration System 4,587 4,191 396  
    MIS Project 90,000 90,000 0  
    Prism Project 10,600 10,600 0  
    Netsuite Customization 26,623 26,623 0  
    Website Redesign 1,425 1,425 0  
    Netsuite Software 2,700 2,550 150  
    Netsuite Software 2,500 2,258 242  
    Netsuite Software 1,360 1,228 132  
    Netsuite Software 935 832 103  
    Netsuite Software 2,465 2,192 273  
    Netsuite Software 2,720 2,379 341  
    Netsuite Software 2,125 1,801 324  
    Netsuite Software 863 863 0  
    Computer 1,724 1,724 0  
    Computer 1,454 1,454 0  
    Computer Equipment - Server 2,465 2,465 0  
    Computer 1,756 1,756 0  
    Computer 1,262 1,262 0  
    Computer 2,659 2,659 0  
    IMAC 1,576 1,576 0  
    Computer 2,461 2,461 0  
    Macbook Pro 2,572 2,572 0  
    Docking Station 130 130 0  
    Server Equipment 11,169 11,169 0  
    Video Conferencing Equipment 6,293 6,293 0  
    2 Mac Books 3,830 3,499 331  
    2 Mac Books 4,425 4,043 382  
    Macbook Pro 2,849 2,603 246  
    2 IMacs 4,241 3,630 611  
    Furniture - Rockford 8,300 8,115 185  
    Office Desks - McCoy Rockford 5,124 4,323 801  
    Macbook Pro 1,819 1,164 655  
    Macbook Pro 2,848 2,036 812  
    Canon Copier/Printer 3,795 3,055 740  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Legal 776 0   776


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Prepaid Expenses 28,209 37,120 37,120


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Description Amount
    Unrealized gain loss 1,973,046
    book tax difference - amortization 6,317


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Bank & credit card fees 11,740 11,740   0
    Information technology 73,198 36,599   36,599
    Insurance 22,423 11,212   11,211
    Maintenance & repairs 1,446 0   1,446
    Marketing 21,248 0   0
    meals & entertainment 2,235 0   2,235
    Office supplies & expense 45,751 2,283   43,467
    Payroll administration expense 9,362 468   8,894
    Foreign office expenses 3,672 0   3,672
    Training & Development 6,354 0   6,354
    Vehicle expense 68,756 0   68,756
    foreign currency translation 95,564 0   95,564


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Description Amount
    Cumulative change from cash to accrual 5,908,652


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Independent contractors 2,489 0   2,489


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
    EIN:
    31-1758218
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Payroll Taxes 58,749 4,791   53,958
    Excise tax 260,847 0   0
    state filing fees 1,835 0   1,835