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)

2023 Grants

Health & Human Services

Hosanna Community – $9,500

Transportation for Residents with Disabilities

Northside Neighborhood House – $25,000

Stable Neighbors, Thriving Communities

Education

Chattanooga Preparatory School – $15,000

General Operating Support

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga – $15,000

READ20 Program

Ella Library – $10,000

Cedar Hill Communitry Librarians

Children & Youth

Net Resource Foundation – $8,500

Community Choice Pantry & Elder Care Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chattanooga – $20,000

Beyond School Walls Workplace Mentoring Program

Corner Evolution (dba Bridge City Community) – $25,000

Showered with Hope and Camp Evolution

Arts & Culture

Hunter Museum of American Art – $12,000

Underserved Youth Program Support

Chattanooga Zoo – $17,000

Hamilton County Title 1 Programs

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $25,000

Empowering Underresourced Business Owners

Environmental Justice

Lookout Mountain Land Trust – $25,000

Howard HS Intern Program

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $21,750

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $45,750

Annual Total: $275,500