Private foundation · Chattanooga
Chrysalis Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $101,700 · 6 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $1,200 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $216,700
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217K | $102K | 9 |
| 2024 | $245K | $197K | 12 |
| 2023 | $169K | $134K | 11 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Mary N Moore · Chattanooga · (423) 756-0882
- What to send
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mary N MoorePresident
- William N BaileyTreasurer
- Angelia MurphySecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Operating fund (9 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $40K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $30K |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $15K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $1,200 |
| House of Refuge | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating fund | $250 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Arts Build | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Reflection Riding | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operating fund | $250 |