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Chrysalis House Inc

EIN 52-1382654 · Crownsville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHRYSALIS HOUSE INC. IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY SERVICES THAT EMPOWER WOMEN TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
115
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$162,691, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • 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. $4.6 million spent. CHRYSALIS HOUSE CROWNSVILLE PROVIDES A SAFE, SOBER, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE RESIDENTS CAN DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THEIR RECOVERY SKILLS. OUR NURTURING ATMOSPHERE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF AN ONGOING REHABILITATIVE PROGRAM AFFORDS LONG-TERM SOBRIETY, SELF-DISCIPLINE, SELF-RESPECT, COOPERATION WITH AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CHRYSALIS HOUSE HEALTHY START IS A STATEWIDE DIAGNOSTIC AND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS CREATED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AND THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE. CHRYSALIS HOUSE HEALTHY START IS A HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM AIMED AT PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT OFFENDERS.
  3. $207,102 spent. THE OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM IS AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS OVERALL MISSION TO ENHANCE TREATMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE. OFFERING SKILLED AND LICENSED CLINICIANS WORKING TOGETHER, ALL CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE, POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DUAL DIAGNOSIS, CO-DEPENDENCY, RELAPSE PREVENTION AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE.
  4. Program Service Expenses 157,598, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 118,457 CHRYSALIS HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO DOING OUR PART TO HELP EACH WOMAN SUCCESSFULLY MAKE THEIR TRANSITION AND GO ON TO DEVELOP A STRONG PROGRAM OF RECOVERY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR LOVED ONES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SOBER, STRUCTURED AND SHARING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH A WOMAN CAN REALIZE HERSELF AS A WORTHWHILE AND CAPABLE INDIVIDUAL. RECOVERY IS AN ONGOING JOURNEY. WE HOPE TO PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO MAINTAIN THAT RECOVERY INDEPENDENTLY WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION. REMEMBER, RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION MEANS MORE THAN SIMPLY ELIMINATING ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE. IT MEANS CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE.

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 October 13, 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 December 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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