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Chrysalis Inc

EIN 93-2712501 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CHRYSALIS IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY, ENGAGING COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, AND PROMOTE FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$880,649
Spending
$573,270
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
20
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$63,597, 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 73 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $223,094 spent. ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY: THROUGH THE "JOURNEYS TO DISCOVERY" PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS FIRST AID, BUDGETING, AND COMMUNITY SAFETY, FOSTERING SELF-RELIANCE AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, ENSURING MEANINGFUL GROWTH AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $98,476 spent. ADULT DISCOVERY CENTER: THE DISCOVERY CENTER OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A VIBRANT ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, COMMUNITY OUTINGS, AND INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS, PROMOTING SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED 18 AND OLDER, TAILORED TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S INTERESTS AND ABILITIES.
  3. $55,888 spent. CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: CHRYSALIS PROVIDES CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE "CLUB CHRYSALIS," HELPING CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 18 DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE. SKILLED TEAM MEMBERS CREATE ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND AUTONOMY IN A SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $47,788 spent. CHRYSALIS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGH ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES AND EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS FOR ADULTS. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE TAILORED INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND PROMOTE OVERALL WELL-BEING. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS ENABLE THE CREATION OF PERSONALIZED PLANS THAT EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRAL TO OUR MISSION OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
  5. CHRYSALIS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGH ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES AND EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS FOR ADULTS. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE TAILORED INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND PROMOTE OVERALL WELL-BEING. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS ENABLE THE CREATION OF PERSONALIZED PLANS THAT EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRAL TO OUR MISSION OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

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 April 2024.

    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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