The A Glimmer of Hope Foundation was founded by Texas-based philanthropists Philip Berber and Donna Berber to reduce extreme poverty in rural Ethiopia. In 2010, Philip and Donna were ranked #7 by Barron's in its list of '25 Best Givers' in the world,[2] and dubbed as "capitalist crusaders," by the New York Times Magazine.[3] From 2001 to 2010, the foundation had funded more than 4,000 projects throughout the country.[3] A Glimmer of Hope also runs a local program within Austin for at-risk youth and senior citizens.[4][5] Currently, their Board of Directors consist of the two co-founders, Philip and Donna Berber, Ryan Berber, Shane Berber, Santiago Montoya, and Jake Berber.
