Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc
To work alongside our catholic schools office and the dallas community to strengthen, grow the impact of, and provide broad-based access to our k-8 catholic schools.
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc at a glance
In short: Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc gave $177K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,715
- -60.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,343
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Diocese of Dallas ($77K). Together the top 2 received $107K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($70,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2024) to $451K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Dallas Dallas, TX | Tuition Assistance | $76,715 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $70,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dallas, TX | Tuition Assistance | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $473,762 | $482,782 | $176,715 | 5 |
| 2023 | $9,722 | $663,785 | $728,476 | $451,177 | 9 |
About Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $177K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc is led by Jane Koenecke, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Koenecke
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $155K (2024)
Rick Spurr
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Popolo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Fox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfonse Navarro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Lyons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wyatt Maxwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Schaffler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Hanratty
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hammel
Executive Officio
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alfonse Nazzaro (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Vereecke (2023) — Executive Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $155K, to Jane Koenecke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc
How much does Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc give each year?
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc gave $177K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $451K across 9 grants.
What is Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc's typical grant size?
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $35,343, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc give grants?
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (5 grants).
What is Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc?
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richardson, TX.
What is Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc's EIN?
Halo Initiative for Catholic Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1229719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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