The Chrysalis Foundation
The Chrysalis Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. The foundation functions as an independent grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit initiatives in its region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
+44.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+35.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for human services and food programs, with additional funding for land conservation. Areas of interest include:
- Social services
- Environmental conservation
- Education
- Children and youth, including at-risk youth
- Arts and culture
- Alternative health and wellness, including mindfulness
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area and provides general operating and project support to its grantees.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $169,000 in total giving according to its most recent Form 990 filing. In 2024, the foundation reported expenses of $339,132 against revenue of $286,208.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Chattanooga, Tennessee area and surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,115,858
- Total Revenue: $286,208
- Total Expenses: $339,132
- Net Income: -$52,924
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions Received: 78.7% of total revenue
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,168,782
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,115,858 | $1,168,782 | $788,288 |
| Revenue | $286,208 | $642,090 | $-69,737 |
| Expenses | $339,132 | $261,596 | $280,780 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $281,882 | $206,030 | $216,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,847 | $127,978 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $62,198 | $47,491 | $51,972 |
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
82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY N MOORE | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| WILLIAM N BAILEY | TREASURER | — | — |
| ANGELIA MURPHY | SECRETARY | 20 | $61,167 |
Contact Information
Address: 2444 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408-2909
Telephone: 423-756-0882
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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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