Halo Trust USA Inc
To protect lives and restore livelihoods of people affected by conflict.
The Halo Trust (USA) Inc
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The HALO Trust clears landmines and unexploded ordnance from war-torn communities so that some of the world's most vulnerable people can plant their crops, rebuild their homes and raise their families in safety. HALO is the world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization.
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Mission
To protect lives and restore livelihoods of people affected by conflict.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Halo Trust USA Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHalo Trust USA Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 522158152. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $97M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Halo Trust USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522158152. 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.
Halo Trust USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Halo Trust USA Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Halo Trust USA Inc has $97M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Halo Trust USA Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $97M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Halo Trust USA Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Halo Trust USA 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
The HALO Trust clears landmines and unexploded ordnance from war-torn communities so that some of the world's most vulnerable people can plant their crops, rebuild their homes and raise their families in safety. HALO is the world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization. Halo Trust USA Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $97M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Halo Trust USA Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Halo Trust USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522158152, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HALO TRUST USA INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Cutting-edge technology is helping to make Ukraine safe - The HALO Trust
HALO helps search for long-lost victims of WW2 - The HALO Trust
Trimble Partners with HALO Trust for Landmine Clearance in Ukraine - MundoGEO
Ministry of Police and Halo Trust Sign MOU - Solomon Times Online
30 Years making Cambodians safe - The HALO Trust
HALO Trust Gearing Up To Clear Cluster Bombs in Artsakh - Asbarez
SIGAR 21-01 Financial Audit - Department of State’s Humanitarian Demining and Conventional Weapons Destruction Programs in Afghanistan: Audit of Costs Incurred by The HALO Trust and The HALO Trust (USA) Inc. - ReliefWeb
Prince Harry and HALO in the news - The HALO Trust
Ukraine: surveying and clearing mines - The HALO Trust
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 63 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Halo Trust USA Inc
- What is Halo Trust USA Inc?
- Halo Trust USA Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The HALO Trust clears landmines and unexploded ordnance from war-torn communities so that some of the world's most vulnerable people can plant their crops, rebuild their homes and raise their families in safety. HALO is the world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization.
- When was Halo Trust USA Inc founded?
- Halo Trust USA Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Halo Trust USA Inc?
- Chris Whatley serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Halo Trust USA Inc located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States. The charity operates in 22 countries.
- What is Halo Trust USA Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Halo Trust USA Inc trustworthy?
- Halo Trust USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong 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 Halo Trust USA Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522158152.
- What is Halo Trust USA Inc's website?
- http://www.halousa.org