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Chrysalis House Inc

EIN 61-1012290 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHRYSALIS HOUSE INC. IS TO PROVIDE FAMILY-ORIENTED TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
93
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$206,916, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $4.9 million spent. CHRYSALIS HOUSE IS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION (BHSO) LICENSED AS AN AODE BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT, AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:1588 HILL RISE DRIVE, LEXINGTON KY 40504 - 16 RESIDENTIAL BEDS FOR PREGNANT OR PARENTING, ADULT WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 MAY RESIDE FULL-TIME WITH THEIR MOTHERS; OLDER CHILDREN MAY VISIT ON WEEKENDS. 1382 BULL LEA ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40511 - 16 RESIDENTIAL BEDS FOR PREGNANT OR PARENTING, ADULT WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 MAY RESIDE FULL-TIME WITH THEIR MOTHERS; OLDER CHILDREN MAY VISIT ON WEEKENDS.1374 BULL LEA ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40511- 16 RESIDENTIAL BEDS FOR PREGNANT OR PARENTING, ADULT WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 MAY RESIDE FULL-TIME WITH THEIR MOTHER; OLDER CHILDREN MAY VISIT ON WEEKENDS. CHRYSALIS HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY CARF AND HAVE RECEIVED ASAM CERTIFICATION FOR LEVELS OF CARE 3.5 AND 3.1. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AT CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY CENTER ARE THOSE THAT EXTEND BEYOND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT. THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE SERVICES HELPS ENSURE THAT TREATMENT CAN BE SUSTAINED IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY. CHRYSALIS HOUSE BELIEVES ONGOING RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL FOR WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO MAKE THE CHANGES NECESSARY TO ADOPT AN ALCOHOL- AND DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE. CHRYSALIS HOUSE STAFF ASSIST WOMEN DEVELOP RECOVERY SUPPORT NETWORKS, RELAPSE PREVENTION TOOLS, AND HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. PARTICIPATION IN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, AL-ANON, AND OTHER RECOVERY SUPPORT NETWORKS IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR MANY RECOVERING WOMEN. RELAPSE PREVENTION AND CONTINUING CARE ARE RECOVERY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES EXTENDING BEYOND TREATMENT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1. FAMILY STRENGTHENING - RECOGNIZING THE FAMILY DISRUPTION THAT IS COMMON TO ADDICTION, WOMEN, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE HEADS OF THEIR HOUSEHOLDS, NEED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE REESTABLISHMENT OF IMPORTANT FAMILY TIES, CHRYSALIS HOUSE OFFERS FAMILY THERAPY AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.2. TRANSPORTATION - CHRYSALIS HOUSE PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION IN BUSINESS VANS, BUS PASSES, AND GAS CARDS TO THOSE CLIENTS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT. FOR LONG TERM COMMUNITY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE THEM WITH ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.3. EMPLOYER SUPPORT SERVICES - EMPLOYERS COORDINATE NEEDED JOB SUPPORT SERVICES WITH THE CHRYSALIS HOUSE JOB READINESS COORDINATOR. CHRYSALIS HOUSE CAN BOND WOMEN TO PUT LESS RISK ON THE EMPLOYER SHOULD THEY HIRE A WOMAN IN RECOVERY.4. VOCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION SERVICES - CRITICAL TO RECOVERY SUCCESS IS THE CONTINUATION OF EDUCATIONAL (FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN) AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE BEGUN DURING TREATMENT AT CHRYSALIS HOUSE. CHRYSALIS HOUSE OFFERS EACH CLIENT EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING INSTRUCTION FOR THE GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED), JOB SKILLS TRAINING, BASIC AND ADVANCED COMPUTER TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE.5. CHRYSALIS HOUSE OFFERS WEEKLY FAMILY EDUCATION DAY EVENTS WHERE FAMILY MEMBERS CAN GET INVOLVED IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR ROLES IN THE FAMILY AND HOW THOSE ROLES MAY HAVE BECOME MALADAPTIVE COPING STRATEGIES WHILE THE PERSON SERVED WAS IN ACTIVE ADDICTION. THE EDUCATION DAYS ARE ALSO MEANT TO PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION ABOUT SUBSTANCE MISUSE, DRUGS OF ABUSE, AND CONCEPTS OF RECOVERY.
  2. $97,314 spent. RECOVERY HOUSING - CHRYSALIS HOUSE PROVIDES RECOVERY HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES RESIDING AT SERENITY APARTMENTS, INC. SERENITY APARTMENTS HAS RECEIVED RECOVERY HOUSING NARR CERTIFICATION. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONSITE INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY.
  3. $61,685 spent. CHRYSALIS HOUSE SUD OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, LOCATED AT CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY CENTER 1589 HILL RISE DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40504.

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 February 1983.

    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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