Halliburton Charitable Foundation
The Halliburton Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. Its stated mission is to raise funds for tax-exempt organizations, and its grantmaking includes proceeds from the Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament.
Halliburton Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Halliburton Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 108 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,246,736
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 108
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,062
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,150,303
- +121.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Halliburton Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website describes an application process for tournament charity beneficiaries and lists the alignment criteria above.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77032
Phone: (713) 294-1614
Website: https://halliburtoncharitygolf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Halliburton Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Police Foundation ($129K). Together the top 10 received $708K.
Grant Size Distribution
419 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 419 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining listed shares were Oklahoma and Colorado at 4% each, and California and Maryland at 2% each. The tournament website says it supports nonprofits in communities where Halliburton operates and that eligible U.S. organizations may apply.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Halliburton Charitable Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $473K (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 108 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Police Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $129,450 |
| Houston Area Womens Center Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $77,000 |
| Hunt with Heart Incorporated Pearland, TX | General Support | $76,250 |
| Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition Houston, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy Houston, TX | General Support | $63,850 |
| Buckner International Dallas, TX | General Support | $59,986 |
| Inspiration Ranch Inc Spring, TX | General Support | $59,050 |
| Medical Bridges Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $56,000 |
| Combined Arms Houston, TX | General Support | $55,600 |
| All Ears Center The Woodlands, TX | General Support | $55,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,150,303 | $3,811,062 | $3,255,186 | $3,246,736 | 108 | $532 |
| 2023 | $519,427 | $2,911,965 | $3,198,438 | $2,764,123 | 79 | $226 |
| 2022 | $805,900 | $3,019,838 | $3,297,874 | $3,297,000 | 141 | $429 |
| 2021 | $1,083,936 | $2,046,490 | $2,596,951 | $2,595,550 | 79 | $761 |
| 2020 | $1,634,397 | $99,838 | $454,800 | $473,000 | 12 | $755 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to raise funds for tax-exempt organizations.” Its 2024 filing says tournament proceeds benefit a selected group of charities whose plans aim to make a significant impact through a major capital expenditure or a special community program. Selected nonprofits must serve a specific audience and demonstrate the reach and impact of the proposed project or program.
The 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Houston Area Women’s Center says it works to end domestic and sexual violence and supports people through advocacy, counseling, education, shelter, and other services. Coastal Prairie Conservancy says it preserves and restores coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches for people and wildlife. Medical Bridges says it procures and distributes medical supplies and equipment to underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 108 grants totaling $3,246,736. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $129,450, with a median of $25,000. The listed grant purposes were general support.
The largest reported grants included $129,450 to Houston Police Foundation, $77,000 to Houston Area Women’s Center, $76,250 to Hunt with Heart Incorporated, $75,000 to Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition, and $63,850 to Coastal Prairie Conservancy.
The tournament website says its beneficiary application helps identify organizations aligned with the tournament’s philanthropic strategy. Applications receive priority when they align with Halliburton’s giving pillars, support project-based initiatives and communities where Halliburton operates, and maintain an established relationship with a Halliburton employee or business unit. Eligible organizations in the United States may apply. The website states that the application window would open in April 2026 and is now closed; that is a past application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Modica as president and director; Cristina Marie Cave as secretary and director as of September 2024; Melissa Sowell as secretary and director until September 2024; and Richard Whiles as treasurer and director. It also lists Anuradha Bhatlapenumerthi as tax officer and Brian A. Salazar as general counsel.
Halliburton Charitable Foundation is led by Lisa Modica, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Modica
President & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Sowell
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Whiles
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Marie Cave
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anuradha Bhatlapenumerthi
Tax Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian A. Salazar
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Susanna Sabbagh (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: David Moses (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Halliburton Charitable Foundation
How much does Halliburton Charitable Foundation give each year?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 108 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 79 grants.
What is Halliburton Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,062, across 108 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Halliburton Charitable Foundation give grants?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (55 grants), Midland, TX (6 grants), Duncan, OK (6 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Halliburton Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Halliburton Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (108 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Halliburton Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Police Foundation ($129,450), Houston Area Womens Center Inc ($77,000) and Hunt with Heart Incorporated ($76,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Halliburton Charitable Foundation?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Halliburton Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to raise funds for tax-exempt organizations.” Its 2024 filing says tournament proceeds benefit a selected group of charities whose plans aim to make a significant impact through a major capital expenditure or a special community program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Halliburton Charitable Foundation?
The website describes an application process for tournament charity beneficiaries and lists the alignment criteria above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Halliburton Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Halliburton Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2383244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Halliburton Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/halliburton-charitable-foundation-morg_99cbc530bb7349e18591307d19e5bdfa
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