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)

2021 Grants

Health & Human Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chattanooga – $15,000

COVID Relief

First Things First – $18,000

COVID Relief

Cempa Community Care – $15,000

Harm Reduction Program

Lifespring Community Health – $20,000

Pediatric Healthcare for the Uninsured

A Step Ahead Chattanooga – $8,000

Reproductive Health Education & Contraceptive Access

Metropolitan Ministries – $25,000

Eviction Disruption Project

Children & Youth

Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga – $25,000

Summer Lunch Program

Education

Chattanooga Preparatory School – $18,000

COVID Relief

Chattanooga Public Library – $15,000

COVID Relief

Chattanooga Christian School – $25,000

COVID Relief

Chattooga Girls Leadership Academy – $22,500

COVID Relief

Hamilton County Schools Foundation – $25,000

Care Closets

Scenic Land School (aka: Skyuka Hall) – $25,000

Finanical Assistance for Need-Based Families

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga – $25,000

Project Ready STEAM

Arts & Culture

Chattanooga Zoo – $8,000

Hamilton County Title 1 Programs

ArtsBuild – $25,000

Imagine! Arts Education Program

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $22,500

COVID Relief

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $24,000

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $39,000

Annual Total: $400,000