The Chrysanta Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations working to empower women and protect the environment within local communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.5M
+52.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+115.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
+92.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Chrysanta Foundation supports organizations that empower women and aid the environment within their local communities through compassion, collaboration, and innovation.
Women
The foundation provides aid to organizations working with women in their local communities, with specific focus areas including:
- Reproductive health and family planning
- Family and gender-based violence
- Mother and infant support
Environment
The foundation gives to local communities working to repair and support their ecology, with target areas including:
- Reducing food waste
- Air, land, and water conservation
- Biodiversity and species preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation does not fund:
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form, complete all sections, and submit it along with required supplementary materials to info@chrysantafoundation.org.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Chrysanta Foundation funds organizations located anywhere within the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,517,309 | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $1,215,709 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $27,828,232 | 2023 |
| Total Expenses | $717,808 | 2023 |
| Total Revenues | $10,473,583 | 2023 |
The foundation made 15 grants in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,517,309 | $27,828,232 | $18,072,530 |
| Revenue | $16,783,721 | $10,473,583 | $4,171,119 |
| Expenses | $1,499,747 | $717,808 | $553,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,229,251 | $565,010 | $455,010 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,516,345 | $393,600 | $164,942 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,115,438 | $1,074,157 | $698,587 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Giannini | Trustee | — | — |
| Ann Laughlin | Trustee | — | — |
| Kyera M Giannini | Trustee | — | — |
| Nicole Giannini | Trustee | — | — |
Recent Grant Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants awarded by the foundation include:
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA): $80,000 (December 2023)
Wissahickon Trails: $75,000 (December 2023)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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