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)

2015 Grants

Health & Human Services

Chattanooga Room in the Inn – $12,500

General Operating Support

Northside Neighborhood House – $12,500

Emergency Direct Assistance

Partnership for Families, Children & Adults – $12,500

Family Connections Supervised Visitation

The Salvation Army – $5,000

Social Services and FEAST Program

AIM Center – $10,000

Literacy Program for Mentally Ill Adults

Chattanooga Community Kitchen – $10,000

Food & Shelter for the Homeless

Metropolitan Ministries – $15,000

Emergency Housing Support

Miracle League of Chattanooga – $10,000

Sports Complex for Special Needs

A Step Ahead Chattanooga – $15,000

LARCs for Women

Volunteers in Medicine – $4,625

Medical Care for the Uninsured

Children & Youth

Children's Advocacy Center – $7,500

Prevention & Intervention Services

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga – $5,000

Elementary Afterschool Programming

Little Miss Mag Child Care Center – $10,000

Scholarships

Chambliss Center for Children – $15,000

Early Childhood Education Services

EK Woodlee Memorial Youth Camp – $10,000

Camp Renovations

Arts & Culture

Chattanooga Zoo – $10,000

Hamilton County Title 1 Programs

Education

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga – $10,000

Bridge Scholars

Scenic Land School (aka: Skyuka Hall) – $10,000

Classroom Whiteboards

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga – $15,000

Academic Enrichment

Environmental Justice

Lookout Mountain Land Trust – $10,000

Howard HS Intern Program

Mark Making – $2,500

Magic Markers Program

Other

McKamey Animal Center – $5,000

Neighborhood Pet Partnership

Designated

Wayside Presbyterian Church – $25,000

Wayside Presbyterian Church – $10,000

Annual Total: $252,125