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A Glimmer of Hope Inc

Cancer Programs, currently working on a study of women under 40 with breast cancer of Magee Women's, Hillman Cancer Institute, UPMC Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh.

Health Wexford, PA EIN: 251627978 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About A Glimmer of Hope Inc

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation’s mission is to fund innovative programs, treatments, technology, and research in order to prevent breast cancer from advancing. We want to lead the way to a cure.

Founded
Headquarters
Wexford, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H122
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Cancer Programs, currently working on a study of women under 40 with breast cancer of Magee Women's, Hillman Cancer Institute, UPMC Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H122
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($18,000 of $166,329).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show A Glimmer of Hope Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for A Glimmer of Hope Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

A Glimmer of Hope Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Wexford, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 251627978. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $257K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

A Glimmer of Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251627978. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

A Glimmer of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

A Glimmer of Hope Inc is located in Wexford, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is PO Box 908, United States.

Based on official tax filings, A Glimmer of Hope Inc has $257K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

A Glimmer of Hope Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $257K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for A Glimmer of Hope Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, A Glimmer of Hope Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation’s mission is to fund innovative programs, treatments, technology, and research in order to prevent breast cancer from advancing. We want to lead the way to a cure. A Glimmer of Hope Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $257K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to A Glimmer of Hope Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. A Glimmer of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251627978, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DI
Diana N•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

David McNamara: Middle East ceasefire glimmer of hope despite failed peace talks - Irish Examiner
Apr 2026
www.irishexaminer.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
'A glimmer of hope': NatWest boss on why North West businesses can be optimistic despite looming recession - Business Li
Dec 2022
www.business-live.co.uk
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Glimmer of hope: Beryl the cow survives horrific Queensland floods - Starts at 60
Feb 2019
startsat60.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about A Glimmer of Hope Inc

What is A Glimmer of Hope Inc?
A Glimmer of Hope Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wexford, United States. A Glimmer of Hope Foundation’s mission is to fund innovative programs, treatments, technology, and research in order to prevent breast cancer from advancing. We want to lead the way to a cure.
When was A Glimmer of Hope Inc founded?
A Glimmer of Hope Inc was founded in 1995.
Who leads A Glimmer of Hope Inc?
Diana Napper serves as Executive Director.
Where is A Glimmer of Hope Inc located?
Headquartered in Wexford, PA, United States.
What is A Glimmer of Hope Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is A Glimmer of Hope Inc trustworthy?
A Glimmer of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is A Glimmer of Hope Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251627978.
What is A Glimmer of Hope Inc's website?
https://www.symbolofthecure.com