Chrysanta Foundation Grant

The Chrysanta Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to advancing the empowerment of women and supporting environmental sustainability within local communities across the United States. Rooted in the values of compassion, collaboration, and innovation, the Foundation seeks to uplift underserved populations and ecosystems through strategic support of nonprofits addressing two primary areas: women's well-being and ecological restoration. The Foundation’s focus on women is multifaceted and includes funding programs centered on reproductive health and family planning, responses to family and gender-based violence, and support systems for mothers and infants. In the environmental sector, Chrysanta directs funding to local initiatives that address the reduction of food waste, conservation of air, land, and water, and biodiversity and species preservation. This dual-pronged approach ensures both human and environmental ecosystems are strengthened and resilient. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating within the United States. The Foundation explicitly excludes support for political, religious, or international organizations, as well as individuals, endowments, and fiscally sponsored projects. All geographic locations within the United States are eligible, provided the applicant meets the organizational criteria and aligns with the Foundation’s mission. Applications for the 2025 grant cycle are currently open and must be submitted by August 1, 2025. The application window opens annually on June 1 and closes on August 1. Awards are announced in October. The grant application form is available for download from the Foundation’s website. Completed applications, along with required documentation, must be emailed to info@chrysantafoundation.org. Required materials include a full list of the applicant organization’s officers and directors, a copy of its IRS tax exemption determination letter, the most recent Form 990 or 990-EZ, and a detailed program budget if applying for project-specific funding. General Operating requests do not require a program budget. The Foundation funds awards up to $100,000, though the exact number of grants awarded each year is not specified. There is no matching requirement. The Chrysanta Foundation encourages organizations that did not receive funding in a previous cycle to reapply. While evaluation criteria are not detailed in the public-facing guidance, applicants are expected to align clearly with the Foundation’s values and funding priorities. All inquiries should be directed to info@chrysantafoundation.org. The Foundation is based in Brooklyn, New York, and conducts all grant processes electronically.