What Halogen Foundation Singapore does

Halogen Foundation Singapore is a registered Institution of a Public Character (IPC) charity founded in 2003, operating as an end-to-end youth development hub across four pillars: training and equipping, mentorship and incubation, impact measurement, and partnerships and volunteering. The organization serves young people aged roughly 10-25, with a stated focus on underserved youth, and reaches approximately 95% of schools in Singapore alongside corporations, educators, and social service agencies. Its core product portfolio includes in-house programmes such as Everyday Leadership, Entrepreneurship Unlocked, and HEROES (for ages 10-12), as well as licensed international curricula including NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) and The Leadership Challenge, plus structured offerings like the National Young Leaders Fellowship (NYLF) and ELEMENTS Mentoring. Underpinning the portfolio is the proprietary Attributes-Based Development Framework spanning nine development domains, supported by the ATLAS Impact Measurement Navigator, which provides individual and group reports with local benchmarking data.

Halogen generates revenue through a hybrid non-profit model combining tax-deductible donations (eligible for 2.5x tax relief under its IPC status), corporate partnerships and grants, programme fees from customized youth development engagements with schools and corporates, and event-driven fundraising (The Halogen Ball, Tee For A Generation, #JustOneThing campaigns, and Halogen Charity Walk). The Spark Fund donor recognition programme operates tiered giving levels from $5,000 to $250,000+. Monthly giving subscriptions are tiered at $50, $70, and $100 per month. Paid programme pricing varies by audience (e.g., $50/pax public, $25/pax educators for symposiums) with a 5% adjustment announced across paid programmes in May 2026. The organization is led by CEO Ivy Tse with co-founder Martin Tan on the EXCO, supported by a Board of Directors and a management team of roughly 20-25 named staff across operations, academy, accelerator, community, communications, fundraising, and consulting functions. Its claimed cumulative impact since inception is 245,225 youth impacted, 10,675 volunteers involved, and 11,875 hours building youth agency, with expansion intent into the broader ASEAN region.

Name

Halogen Foundation Singapore

Legal name

Halogen Foundation Singapore

Website

https://halogen.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Halogen Foundation Singapore is a registered IPC charity founded in 2003 that delivers end-to-end youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentorship programmes to young people aged 10-25 across approximately 95% of Singapore schools, alongside corporate and social service partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Youth development programmes
• Leadership training
• Mentorship services
• Entrepreneurship education
• Impact measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a registered Institution of a Public Character (IPC) charity in Singapore, Halogen receives tax-deductible donations eligible for 2.5 times tax relief. They run annual fundraising campaigns including The Halogen Ball (biennial gala dinner), Tee For A Generation (charity golf), and #JustOneThing campaigns.
2. Programme Fees: Fees from customized youth development programmes delivered to schools, corporations, and social service agencies. The organization offers programmes like Everyday Leadership, Entrepreneurship Unlocked, The Leadership Challenge, Habitudes, NFTE, and ELEMENTS Mentoring.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Grants: Restricted and unrestricted grants from corporate and government partners to sponsor Halogen programmes for youth. Partners include major corporations and grant organizations listed in the Spark Fund donor roll.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halogen Foundation Singapore is an end-to-end youth development hub delivering programmes across four pillars: training & equipping, mentorship & incubation, impact measurement, and partnerships & volunteering. It delivers leadership, entrepreneurship, and character development programmes (Everyday Leadership, Entrepreneurship Unlocked, HEROES, NFTE, The Leadership Challenge, Habitudes) to schools, corporations, and social service agencies, and runs mentorship/fellowship initiatives (ELEMENTS Mentoring, NYLF) for youth. It also provides impact measurement via its proprietary ATLAS navigator and Attributes-Based Development Framework.

Product overview

Halogen Foundation Singapore is a youth development organization operating as an end-to-end development hub offering programmes across four pillars: Training & Equipping, Mentorship & Incubation, Impact Measurement, and Partnerships & Volunteering. The core product portfolio includes Everyday Leadership (modular leadership programme), Entrepreneurship Unlocked, HEROES (drama-based programme for ages 10-12), Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), The Leadership Challenge, ELEMENTS Mentoring, and the National Young Leaders Fellowship (NYLF). Impact measurement is supported through the ATLAS navigator and Attributes-Based Development Framework covering nine development domains. Additional offerings include Systems Consultations, Tailored Curriculum design services, Corporate Volunteer programmes, and fundraising initiatives including The Halogen Ball, Tee For A Generation, and Spark Fund donor recognition. The organisation serves approximately 95% of schools in Singapore and has impacted over 245,000 youths since 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELEMENTS Mentoring: Mentorship program that matches youths aged 17-25 with mentors from established institutions for learning journeys through mentoring conversations.
• National Young Leaders Fellowship (NYLF)
• NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)
• The Leadership Challenge
• Everyday Leadership
• Entrepreneurship Unlocked
• HEROES
• ATLAS

Products and services

• Everyday Leadership In-house modular programme designed to simplify leadership and help youth aged 10-25 discover and harness personal influence as changemakers. Modular and customisable for different organisations.
• Entrepreneurship Unlocked Experiential programme building entrepreneurial mindset and skills through Lean Canvas business planning, hands-on experience, networking with entrepreneurs, and a final pitch to judges.
• HEROES Adventure-based programme using Applied Drama pedagogy for 10-12 year olds, transforming children into young leaders on Halo Island across five regions each representing a core leadership practice.
• Design Thinking Human-centered, non-linear, iterative approach to creative problem-solving that focuses on understanding user needs to develop innovative solutions.
• Rediscovering Values and Futures Workshop Values-based workshop helping students discover and reflect on core values, building self-awareness and growth into values-driven leaders.
• Polarities Interactive programme teaching students to harness polarities such as autonomy and cooperation, optimism and realism, and control and empowerment through discussions and mapping exercises.
• Building Youth Resilience Collaboration with The Positive Movement equipping young people with tools and techniques for building emotional strength, mental agility, and navigating challenges.
• Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Programmes for Secondary and Tertiary students providing practical knowledge, skills, and values for discovering future career paths and aspirations.
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) A 50-hour funded programme activating entrepreneurial mindset and building business skills in youth from underserved communities, culminating in the NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (NYEC) where students pitch business ideas to industry judges.
• Equipping Educators In-house programme building capacities of youth influencers through insights and best youth engagement practices; modular and contextualised for teachers, mentors, and parents.
• The Leadership Challenge Programme backed by 30+ years of research and data from 3 million leaders, approaching leadership as measurable, learnable, and teachable behaviours; includes the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360-degree assessment. Delivered under Certified Master global training partner status.
• Habitudes Part of the internationally recognised Growing Leaders series, introducing timeless leadership principles through the power of images, conversations, and experiences.
• ELEMENTS Mentoring Four-month mentorship matching youth aged 17-25 with experienced mentors from established institutions for personal discovery, career navigation, skill set development, and early career mastery; includes preparatory training and structured conversation guides.
• National Young Leaders Fellowship (NYLF) Nine-month fellowship recognising and developing up to 40 outstanding youths aged 15-19 passionate about leadership; includes a five-day induction, 1:1 mentorship, project incubation, and roundtable discussions with leaders.
• ATLAS Halogen's proprietary impact measurement navigator providing an attributes-based development map for self-development and personal growth; includes individual reports with personalised competency scores and group reports with local benchmarking data.
• Attributes-Based Development Framework Comprehensive framework measuring youth development across nine domains: Mobilising Teams, Problem Solving, Mindsets & Perspectives, Socio-Emotional Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Personal Anchors, Creative Innovation, Learnability, and Personal Management.
• Systems Consultations Consultative services helping organisations design and integrate youth development frameworks; includes Theory of Change development, leadership model integration, and programme customisation.
• Tailored Curriculum Customised curriculum and programme design services tailored to specific organisational contexts and needs, delivered by Halogen's programme designers and trainers.
• Five-Stage Planning Process Consultancy approach guiding youth development framework design through five stages: Discover, Diagnose, Design, Deliver, and Assess using ATLAS for data-driven improvements.
• Corporate Volunteer Involvement Corporate volunteering programmes allowing professionals to serve as coaches, mentors, or advisors in NFTE work sessions, ELEMENTS Mentoring, or content co-creation.
• Goal-Based Programmes Customised programmes integrating volunteering activities with financial support, including named Mentorship Programmes, Career Roundtables, and BizAcademy initiatives.
• Spark Fund Donor recognition programme established in 2015 acknowledging contributions through tiered levels: Spark Honour Hall ($250,000+), Spark Founding Circle, Spark Legend ($25,000+), Spark Superhero ($10,000+), and Spark Hero ($5,000+).

Quantifiable outcome

• 245,225 youth impacted since 2003
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ant InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2026Six-month mentoring programme for female polytechnic and university students aged 17-25 in tech-related fields. Mentors from Ant International guide participants through personal discovery, career navigation, and skill development. Includes a hackathon with potential internship opportunities at Ant International.
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFTE is a 50-hour funded programme activating entrepreneurial mindset and building business skills in youth from underserved communities. Culminates in NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (NYEC).
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing mentors for ELEMENTS Mentoring programme and supporting various youth development initiatives.
• StripeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing mentors for ELEMENTS Mentoring programme from their operations team.
• Oliver WymanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing mentors for ELEMENTS Mentoring programme.
• Booking.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing mentors for ELEMENTS Mentoring programme.
• National Council for Social Service (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector partner collaborating on broader sector goals and issues related to social service and youth development.
• National Youth Council (NYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment sector partner working on national youth development initiatives and policies.
• National Centre for Social Sciences (NCCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector partner contributing to broader social science research and youth development knowledge.
• MotulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner co-creating new models and projects for nurturing young people. Collaboration includes youth development programmes with Motul's corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• SalesforcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting BizAcademy programmes and providing mentors for youth development initiatives.
• HubSpotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner involved in various initiatives including digital fundraising during World Certification Week 2022. Culture Builder volunteers conduct masterclasses for youth programmes.
• TikTokminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support for youth development initiatives.
• DBS BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth development and entrepreneurship programmes.
• AllianzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth mentorship and development initiatives.
• The Positive MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Building Modern Resilience programmes equipping young people with tools for emotional strength, mental agility, and navigating challenges. Partner for symposiums and educator training.
• ArtScience MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on futures thinking workshops using ArtScience Museum's Another World is Possible exhibition as engagement platform for youth.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• The Leadership Challenge (Wiley): Global leadership development framework and certification programme that Halogen licenses as a Certified Master partner. Comparable content IP and target audience (educators and youth leadership facilitators).

Direct peers

• JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement): Global youth education nonprofit focused on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy delivered through schools. Comparable target market (school-based youth programmes) and curriculum model.
• National Youth Council (NYC): Statutory board in Singapore focused on youth development and engagement. Directly comparable as it works with Singapore youth through leadership, mentorship, and national programmes; Halogen lists NYC as a sector partner.
• Enactus: International nonprofit that develops student leaders through entrepreneurship projects in universities and colleges. Closely comparable in activating youth entrepreneurial mindset and operating competitions/challenges.
• Singapore Children's Society: Singapore-based charity delivering a wide range of services to children and youth, including mentoring, counselling, and youth development programmes. Closely comparable mission and beneficiary base.
• Mendaki: Singapore-based Malay/Muslim self-help group running education and youth development programmes. Listed as an innovation partner by Halogen and serves a directly overlapping beneficiary population in Singapore.
• NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship): Global youth entrepreneurship education nonprofit whose 50-hour programme Halogen licenses in Singapore. Highly comparable mission of activating entrepreneurial mindset in underserved youth and running business pitch competitions.
• AIESEC: Global youth leadership organization running leadership development, mentorship, and cross-cultural exchange programmes. Comparable in mission of building youth leadership capabilities and operating a volunteer-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• Year Up: US-based nonprofit providing young adults with skills training, mentorship, and corporate internships. Comparable in combining training, mentorship, and corporate partnerships for youth workforce outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• International Youth Foundation (IYF): Global nonprofit supporting youth development programmes across multiple regions, with comparable mission of preparing young people for employment and life skills. Broader geographic scope but similar programme architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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