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Chrysalis Center Inc

EIN 06-0986069 · Hartford, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRYSALIS CENTER IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, SOCIALLY INNOVATIVE, MULTISERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. CHRYSALIS CENTER HELPS THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY, VETERANS, MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, HIV/AIDS, THOSE RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION AND HOMELESSNESS.THE ORGANIZATION'S PHILOSOPHY OF "GETTING HELP GETTING BETTER GIVING BACK" IS WEAVED THROUGHOUT EACH PROGRAM AND SERVICE, INSPIRING CLIENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, THUS TRULY ADVANCING CHRYSALIS CENTER'S MISSION AND TRANSFORMING LIVES. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.CHRYSALICENTERCT.ORG.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
118
Volunteers
538
Highest pay
$335,066, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $5.6 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: CHRYSALIS' SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS HAVE FORGED INNOVATIVE PATHS TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. CHRYSALIS CONTINUES TO BE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HOMES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE USE, AND HIV/AIDS. ADDITIONALLY, CHRYSALIS HELPS DIRECT VETERANS, FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH DCF, AND THOSE RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CHRYSALIS OFFERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT CAUSED PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME HOMELESS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT - COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE REPLICATED AFTER NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES AND ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO MEET CRITICAL HEALTH, RECOVERY, REHABILITATIVE AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED LIFE GOALS INCLUDING: OBTAINING/MAINTAINING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MANAGING LIFE TASKS ESSENTIAL TO LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, MANAGING HEALTHCARE NEEDS, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER VOCATIONAL GOALS, LIVING IN AN INTEGRATED MANNER IN THE COMMUNITY OF CHOICE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING AND CREATING AND SUSTAINING NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.0 million spent. RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT - RECOVERY SERVICES ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. AIMED AT INCREASING INDEPENDENCE AND BUILDING CRITICAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORKS, THESE SERVICES PROVIDE SKILL BASED, ADVOCACY, RECOVERY, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A GROUP OR ONE ON ONE SETTING.
  4. $698,189 spent. FOOD HUB: CORE SERVICES INCLUDE FRESHPLACE, HOMESTEAD FARMERS' MARKET, FOOD FOREST AT COSGROVE COMMONS, RAILWAY GARDENS, URBAN ROOTS HYDROPONIC GROW CENTER, LA COCINA CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM & LA COCINA CATERING, AND THE TCC (TRAINING & CONFERENCE CENTER). THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND EMPLOYMENT.URBAN ROOTS HAD AN EXPANSION PROJECT THAT RESULTED IN THE ADDITION OF A 180-BUCKET GROW SYSTEM ADDITION. THIS IS NOW UP AND RUNNING, AND IN FULL OPERATION. THE FOOD FOREST AT COSGROVE COMMONS RECEIVED A USDA GRANT AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLANTING, CREATING ADDITIONAL RAISED BED GARDENS, ADDING FRUIT TREES AND NUT BUSHES, AND PREPARING TO ADD A HIGH TUNNEL TO HELP WITH GROWING.THE HOMESTEAD FARMERS' MARKET HAD A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER SEASON, OFFERING FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS GROWN IN URBAN ROOTS, AS WELL AS AT THE FOOD FOREST AT COSGROVE COMMONS AND RAILWAY GARDENS.LA COCINA CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATED SEVERAL CLASSES, RESULTING IN 24 ATTENDEES EARNING THEIR SERVSAFE LICENSE AND LA COCINA CATERING HAD FIVE FOOD CONTRACTS, DELIVERING MEALS ON A DAILY OR WEEKLY BASIS, AND CATERED OVER 155 EVENTS. THE TCC SAW AN INCREASE IN BOOKINGS COMING OUT OF THE PANDEMIC WITH 44 EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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