Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia
Accepts applications
Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $400,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $510,000 | 23 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 17 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 16 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lillian Colby Foundation 736 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 748-4665 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | www.lilliancolby.org |
What Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera | General operating | $55,000 |
| La Paz de Dios Inc - Chattanooga | General operating | $55,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | General operating | $35,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | General operating | $30,000 |
| Artsbuild | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Launch | General operating | $25,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | General operating | $25,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County | General operating | $20,000 |
| Chattanooga Preparatory School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Launch Pad | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Chattery College | General operating | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Chattanooga | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | General operating | $12,500 |
| The Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Colby
- Kathleen Hunt
- Stefanie Crowe
- Daisy Mauyra-Ballard
- Heather Degaetano
- Dwayne Marshall
- Henrietta Morris
Questions people ask
Does Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: www.lilliancolby.org.
How much does Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Colby (Chair), Kathleen Hunt (Vice-Chair), Stefanie Crowe (Treasurer) and Daisy Mauyra-Ballard (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.