The Chrysalis Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 62-1497058
Foundation Overview
Based in Chattanooga, TN, The Chrysalis Foundation has awarded 147 grants totaling $1,752,850 to organizations in Tennessee, Georgia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $75,000, with a median award of $7,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 15 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
84% of all grants are concentrated in Tennessee, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Chattanooga (98%), Sewanee (2%), Lookout Mountain (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 55% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Chrysalis Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Arts Build | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Chambliss Childrens Home | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $40,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Children's Nutrition Program Of Haiti | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $2,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| House Of Refuge | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Hunter Museum Of American Art | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Metmin Metropolitan Ministries | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Pioneer Montessori School | $5,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| The Hunger Coalition | $25,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2023 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Arts Build | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chambliss Childrens Home | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $40,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Prep School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| Erlanger Believe Bash | $2,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Association For Visual Arts | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Arts Build | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chambliss Childrens Home | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $40,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Prep School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| Erlanger Believe Bash | $2,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Association For Visual Arts | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Arts Build | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chambliss Childrens Home | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $40,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Prep School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| Erlanger Believe Bash | $2,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Association For Visual Arts | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2022 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Arts Build | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Chambliss Childrens Home | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $40,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Fast Day | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Endeavors Inc | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Room In The Inn | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2021 |
| Chi Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Community Dining Room | $2,500 | Branford, CT, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Childrens Nutrition Program Of Haiti | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Kiawah Conservancy | $1,000 | Kiawah Island, SC, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Haiti Outreach | $5,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2021 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| The Hunger Coalition | $5,000 | Bellevue, MD, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Chattanooga | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Nutrition Program | $2,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Arts Build | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Community Dining Room | $2,500 | Branford, CT, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | $30,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Fast Day | 2020 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | $2,500 | Lookout Mountain, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2020 |
| House Of Refuge | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Cornerstones | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Homes And Havens | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2020 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Tn River Gardens | $500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2020 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Chattanooga Room In The Inn | $500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Arts Build | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Tn River Gardens | $750 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $1,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Center For Mindful Living | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Chambliss Center For Children | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $35,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Fast Day | 2018 |
| Friends Of Chattanooga Preparatory School | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Homes And Havens | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital At Erlanger | $75,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Cornerstones | $500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Hunter Museum Of American Art | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fund | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $70,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fundoperating Fundoperating Fund | 2018 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| St Mary's Sewanee | $1,000 | Sewanee, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| The House Of Refuge | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| The Society Of Saint Anna The Prophet | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| United Way | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Irma Relief Fund | 2017 |
| Arts Build | $7,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Ava | $250 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chattanooga | $1,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Center For Mindful Living | $8,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Chambliss Center For Children | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | $30,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Fast Day | 2017 |
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera | $2,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute | $500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital At Erlanger | $75,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Community School | $2,500 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Cornerstones | $600 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Inc | $30,050 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund & Education Building | 2017 |
| Greater Friendship Primitive Baptist Church | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Hunter Museum Of American Art | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | $250 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Mary Ellen Locher Foundation | $200 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Haiti Fund & Ann Aiken-jim Hudson Endowment Fund | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Ministry | $70,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Pioneer Montessori School | $20,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center | $750 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| St Mary's Sewanee | $5,000 | Sewanee, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| The House Of Refuge | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| The Hunger Coalition | $3,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| The Society Of Saint Anna The Prophet | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| United Way | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Chattanooga Foundation | $12,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Joseph F. Decosimo Student Success Center | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 62-1497058 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2444 BROAD ST Chattanooga, TN 37408-2909 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Chrysalis Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mary N Moore |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | William N Bailey |
| Secretary | Angelia Murphy |
Forms 990-PF
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