Foundations that fund organizations in Chattanoga, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chattanoga nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $28K to Chattanoga organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chattanoga around $2,750. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chattanoga
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in TN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chattanoga organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating |
| Hall Family Charitable Foundation | Marlette, MI | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | Preselected only | General support |
| Vineyard Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | 2 | $435 | $217 | Yes | Charity |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Chattanoga, Tennessee?
Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia, Hall Family Charitable Foundation, Vineyard Foundation reported grants to Chattanoga organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Chattanoga. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.