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)

2019 Grants

Health & Human Services

Northside Neighborhood House – $15,000

Emergency Direct Assistance

Chattanooga Area Food Bank – $20,000

School Mobile Pantry Program

Chattanooga Community Kitchen – $20,000

Homeless Services

Chattanooga Room in the Inn – $12,500

Transitional Housing

Metropolitan Ministries – $20,000

Shelter in Place

Partnership for Families, Children & Adults – $10,000

Center for Family Connections

Volunteers in Medicine – $15,000

Clinic Operations

Children & Youth

Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga – $25,000

Summer Lunch Program

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga – $5,000

STEM Summer Camps

Net Resource Foundation – $5,000

After School Program

Bethel Bible Village – $7,500

Supporting Children in Crisis

Arts & Culture

Hunter Museum of American Art – $15,000

Free Admission for K-12 Students

Children's Advocacy Center – $25,000

Prevention Education Program

Chattanooga Zoo – $13,000

Hamilton County Title 1 Programs

Education

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga – $15,000

Bridge Scholars

Public Education Foundation – $12,500

Camp College Program

Chattanooga Preparatory School – $7,500

School Breakfast/Lunch Program

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

Financial Assistance

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga – $20,000

Community Schools Program

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $25,000

Underserved Entrepreneurs

Chattanooga Christian School – $15,000

Learning Center

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $26,250

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $34,500

Wayside Presbyterian Church – $25,000

Annual Total: $398,750