Lillian L Colby Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 45-4420455 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LILLIAN COLBY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 736 MARKET ST, CHATTANOOGA TN 37402 |
| Phone | 6157484665 |
| Form and materials | WWW.LILLIANCOLBY.ORG |
| Deadlines | WWW.LILLIANCOLBY.ORG |
| Restrictions | WWW.LILLIANCOLBY.ORG |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $55,000 |
| LA Paz de Dios Inc - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $55,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Artsbuild | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Inc | Chattanoga, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Launch | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Chattanooga Preparatory School | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Launch Pad | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Chattery College | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Chattanooga | Chatanooga, TN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $12,500 |
| The Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area Inc | Chattanooga, TN | General operating | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $510,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631069349100428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4420455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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