Grant History

Aerial view of Lookout mountain, downtown Chattanooga, and the Tennessee River

Since 2013, the Lillian L. Colby Foundation has made 260 grants to more than 80 organizations in the greater Chattanooga area totaling $4,224,750.

Grants by Program Area (2013 – 2024)

2025 Grants

Health & Human Services

Chattanooga Area Food Bank – $30,000

Sack Pack Program

Children's Advocacy Center – $20,000

LGBTQIA+ Trauma Training

Kidney Foundation – $7,500

Emergency Assistance

La Paz – $55,000

Case Management

Launch Pad – $15,000

General Operating

Metropolitan Ministries – $35,000

Emergency Assistance

Northside Neighborhood House – $25,000

Empowering Neighbors, Supporting Communities

Education

Chattanooga Preparatory School – $15,000

Student Breakfast/Lunch Program

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy – $25,000

Medical Clinic

Public Education Foundation – $25,000

Project Inspire

The Chattery – $15,000

Blossom Creative Summit

Arts & Culture

ArtsBuild – $25,000

Imagine! Arts Education Program

Students walking into the Hunter Museum of American Art

Children & Youth

Chambliss Center for Children – $12,500

Capital Campaign

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $25,000

Business Start Up Support for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga – $15,000

Project Ready

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $27,500

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $27,500

Annual Total: $400,000