The Chrysalis Foundation
Accepts applications
The Chrysalis Foundation is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,700 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$216,700
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $244,700 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $244,700 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $216,700 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary N Moore 2444 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 756-0882 |
| What to submit | For those wishing to bring a project to the attention of the foundation, a written summary of not more than two pages should be sent to the foundation. |
What The Chrysalis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $101,700 |
| Idaho | 2 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Refugee Women's Network | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Toco Hills Community Alliance | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Arts Build | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Operating fund | $1,200 |
| House of Refuge | Operating fund | $250 |
| Reflection Riding | Operating fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary N Moore
- William N Bailey
- Angelia Murphy
Questions people ask
Does The Chrysalis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chrysalis Foundation give?
$216,700 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Chrysalis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary N Moore (President), William N Bailey (Treasurer) and Angelia Murphy (Secretary).
What does The Chrysalis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and arts and culture.