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)

2026 Grants

Health & Human Services

Centerstone – $17,500

In-School Behavioral Health Program

Partnership for Families, Children & Adults – $25,000

Transitional Homeless Youth Program

United Way of Greater Chattanooga – $25,000

Emergency Response Fund

Welcome Home – $10,000

Case Management

Education

Arts & Culture

Children & Youth

Girls Inc. – $20,000

General Operating

LIFT Youth Center – $20,000

After-School Programming

Lookout Mountain Conservancy – $15,000

Howard HS Intern Program

Pursuit of Happiness – $10,000

Youth Behavioral Health Program

Economic Empowerment

Momentum Network – $5,000

Single Mom Empower Program

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $27,500

Annual Total: $175,000