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

Launch Pad – $15,000

General Operating

Northside Neighborhood House – $25,000

Empowering Neighbors, Supporting Communities

Education

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

Environmental Justice

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center – $20,000

Native Landscape Apprenticeship Program

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $25,000

Business Start Up Support for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $27,500

Annual Total: $200,000