We invest in ecosystems that make social entrepreneurs thrive.
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Halloran Philanthropies was founded by Harry Halloran Jr., Adriana Fernandes-Halloran and Tony Carr through their trailblazing contributions to the formation of the global impact ecosystem. We support an impact community that listens to its innovators, changemakers and stakeholders. These key players need funding partners who are eager to take risks with them, who are willing to back their endeavours and to provide the flexibility necessary to successfully put ideas into practice.
Our ecosystem partners:
We convene unlikely partners.
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We support inclusive gatherings that enable the impact and philanthropy communities to learn from our collective experiences. Well curated programming gives a platform for honest conversations between diverse perspectives. We need to hear voices from outside our silos to understand critical issues, to expose our blindspots and to find shared values. Convenings also facilitate serendipitous meetings that can unlock real resources for underfunded endeavors.
Our convener partners:
We follow the direction of the leaders.
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We do not push goals on our partners. Rather, our mission is the homegrown byproduct of lessons we have learned from successful leaders rooted in their community.
We cherish and support
imaginative problem solvers.
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Real solutions acknowledge the depth and complexity of the problems communities aim to solve. We put a premium on “what if” thinking and support imaginative organizations when facing daunting challenges.
Our system change partners:
Our community-centered approach blends traditional focus areas.
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Meeting the complexity of this moment requires operating beyond traditional focus areas. We tackle compounded social problems by divesting from the focus area approach to philanthropy and investing in impactful community-led initiatives.
We are learning as we go.
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This is a journey. With each partnership and endeavor we find inspiration that we carry forward and share with those we meet along the way.
Team

Staff

Brian Fernandes-Halloran

Brian Fernandes-Halloran

Executive Director
Brian Fernandes-Halloran has worked globally facilitating community development, arts initiatives and social benefit projects. As the executive director of Halloran Philanthropies, Brian has overseen initiatives that introduce creative structures to empower underinvested and unrepresented change agents in the philanthropic and impact space. Brian has an MFA from Bard College and brings an artists' sensibility to his work.
Kathryn E. Coffey

Kathryn E. Coffey

Investment Strategist
Kathy Coffey is the President and COO of ARB, a Halloran Foundation affiliated investment company focused on the renewable energy, water, and sustainability spaces. She advises Halloran Philanthropies on its direct and fund impact investments. Kathy received a BA in Economics from Wellesley College and an MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.
Ravenn M. Triplett

Ravenn M. Triplett

Partnerships Lead - Philadelphia
Ravenn Triplett is an economic systems expert who has worked arm-in-arm with government, nonprofit, and grassroots leaders on social impact initiatives. As a program officer at Halloran Philanthropies, she manages a Philadelphia-based partner portfolio and handles special projects internally. Ravenn has a Master's in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from UPenn and is a PMI certified Project Management Professional.
Julie A. Morasco

Julie A. Morasco

Bradford Regional Engagement Lead
Julie Morasco serves as Bradford Regional Engagement Lead for Halloran Philanthropies, where she cultivates community development and regional philanthropic partnerships. Julie brings a rigorous understanding of financial systems from her distinguished 45-year career in banking. As a Bradford local, she also has deep roots in the region, reflecting the team's mission to create meaningful, lasting impact in place.

Founding Members & Contributors

Harry Halloran

Harry Halloran

Founder
Harry Halloran founded Halloran Philanthropies in 2007 with the belief that beneficial business and human ingenuity are driving forces for positive social and economic change. He bet on innovative ideas and supported the founding of some of the most influential groups in today's impact and philanthropic spaces. Harry was the CEO of American Refining Group, ARB and the Founder and CEO of Energy Unlimited and Frontier Wind. Harry passed in December 2021 in his home outside of Philadelphia.
Tony Carr

Tony Carr

Founder
Tony Carr joined Harry Halloran in 2007 as CEO of Halloran Philanthropies with the Mission to create the world we all want. He was committed to support a world community that promotes equality, financial inclusion, clean energy and economic development. He supported amazing entrepreneurs who changed the world and provided international leadership to promote and implement impact investing.
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Dermot Murphy

Project Developer
Dermot Murphy has worked in impact investing and philanthropy for over a decade. He is passionate about making and managing impact investments and catalytic grants. His role with Halloran Philanthropies was dedicated to piloting a local-based Artha SaaS impact investing platform that helped facilitate connections between impact investors and impact opportunities in Philadelphia.

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