The Halo Foundation
The Halo Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
HALO believes every child should have the support of a family. We provide housing, healing and education to thousands of homeless and at-risk children. HALO began in Kansas City, MO by HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh, and has served as the foundation of a family for children who need it most since 2005. Our mission is to help one more child spend one less day alone.
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INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT IN 2018, HALO FULLY SUPPORTED ALL NEEDS FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOMES LISTED BELOW. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE HOUSING, HEALING, AND EDUCATION. INDIA ASHIRVAD HOME: TUNI,INDIA 45 CHILDREN KENYA NAIBOR ORPHANGE 18 CHILDREN TIMAU ORPHANGE 25 CHILDREN UGANDA UGANDA GIRLS HOME 17 GIRLS UGANDA MAKERERE HOME 20 CHILDREN UGANDA MENGO HOME 23 CHILDREN UGANDA BUKESA HOME 15 CHILDREN UGANDA GULU GIRLS HOME 18 CHILDREN UGANDA GULU BOYS HOME 15 CHILDREN UGANDA KIBULI BOYS HOME 18 CHILDREN UGANDA SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP 13 CHILDREN NANSANA PROGRAM 14 CHILDREN UGANDA LEARNING CENTER 200 CHILDREN HALO SUPPORTS THE EDUCATION OF 60 CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL AT LIRIO DE LOS VALLES (LILLY OF THE VALLEY) ORPHANAGE IN PLAYAS, MEXICO. TOTAL INTERNATIONAL YOUTH 501 DOMESTIC PROGRAMMING HALO LEARNING CENTERS THE HALO LEARNING CENTER PARTNERS WITH AREA HOMELESS SHELTERS, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC ART AND LIFE SKILL PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH IN THE GREATEST NEED. PROGRAMMING IS BASED AROUND PROVIDING THE GREATEST IMPACT IN A SHORTENED AMOUNT OF TIME, ALLOWING YOUTH TO LEAVE WITH NEW INFORMATION, AND A COMPLETED PROJECT. CURRENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ART & LIFE SKILL WORKSHOPS, VOCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES, SCHOLORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP COURSES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED AND TAUGHT BY HALO CENTER STAFF AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING HALO YOUTH. THE KANSAS CITY LEARNING CENTER WAS OPENED IN 2011. IN 2018, HALO SERVED 648 YOUTH FROM AREA HOMELESS SHELTERS, RESIDENTIAL HOMES, AND AT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAMS SUCH AS, RESTART INC.'S YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM, SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S SHELTER, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KANSAS CITY, GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CORNERSTONES OF CARE, OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH AND FAIRFAX LEARNING CENTER. THE KC LEARNING CENTER FACILITATED 162 PROGRAMS IN 2018, AND SERVED HEALTHY SNACKS OR FULL MEALS AT EVERY SINGLE PROGRAM. INDIVIDUALLY, KC SERVED OVER 1,500 MEALS IN 2018. THE JEFFERSON CITY LEARNING CENTER WAS OPENEND IN 2012. IN 2018, THE LEARNING CENTER STAFF SERVED 55 HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS. YOUTH SERVED IN JEFFERSON CITY ARE FROM PARTNERING AGENCIES SUCH AS JEFFERSON CITY ACADEMIC CENTER, JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MISSOURI RIVER REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND RACS (RAPE AND ABUSE CRISIS SERVICE). THE JC HOME AND LEARNING CENTER PROVIDED SNACKS OR FULL MEALS AT EVERY SINGLE PROGRAM. JC SERVED OVER 1,060 MEALS IN 2018.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The halo foundation is committed to raising awareness and involvement in american children while enhancing the living conditions of orphans and at risk youth worldwide.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The halo foundation is committed to raising awareness and involvement in american children while enhancing the living conditions of orphans and at risk youth worldwide.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of MO.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 105 COUNTY LINE RD, CENTERTOWN, MO, 65023 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 31 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,482,641.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $446,498 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $71,492 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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