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The 990 read · EIN 52-2158152 · DC · Fiscal year FY ending Mar 2025

The Halo Trust (usa)

The Halo Trust (usa) Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To protect lives and restore livelihoods of people affected by conflict.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$212K Chris Whatley, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$97.2M 98.8% from donations and grants
Spent
$97.6M 96.7% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$32.5M end of FY ending Mar 2025
Savings
4.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
26 employees
Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Mar 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 96.7¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
96.7¢
Programs, $94.4M
1.2¢
Fundraising, $1.1M
2.2¢
Admin, $2.1M
Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, The Halo Trust (usa) spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $96.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · The savings

Net assets: $2.7M to $32.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Mar 2025)
04 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Mar 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Chris Whatley
Executive Director
$211,825
Diana Tatili
Head of Development & Communications
$177,518
Jennifer Hyman
Head of Communications
$119,488
Amasia Zargarian
Head of Government Affairs
$109,359
Kristen Stevens
Head of Congressional Affairs
$108,783
Elizabeth Warren
Finance and Administration Manager
$102,940
James Cowan
President
$79,362
Michael Darby
Treasurer
$24,375
Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Winston & StrawnLegal services$434,871
Grant ThorntonTax, governance and audit services$138,831
Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part VII, Section B
05 · Questions

The questions people ask about the The Halo Trust (usa).

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the The Halo Trust (usa) CEO make?

Chris Whatley, Executive Director, received $211,825 in reportable compensation in FY ending Mar 2025, 0.2% of The Halo Trust (usa)'s $97.6M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part VII

What percentage of The Halo Trust (usa) donations go to programs?

The Halo Trust (usa) reported 96.7% of FY ending Mar 2025 spending as programs, 1.2% as fundraising and 2.2% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part IX

How much money does The Halo Trust (usa) have?

Net assets were $32.5M at the end of FY ending Mar 2025, about 4.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025), Part X

Does The Halo Trust (usa) have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Mar 2025)
06 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. The Halo Trust (usa) Form 990, FY ending Mar 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. The Halo Trust (usa) Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “The Halo Trust (usa): CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/the-halo-trust-usa/