Grants – 2025
Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For support of the Harvesting Inclusive Play capital campaign to construct a new fully inclusive play space at Jack Benson Heritage Park.
$85,000
City of Chattanooga Department of Parks & Outdoors, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For support of the development of a new blueway launch site at the gateway to the Tennessee River Gorge to expand recreational opportunities and strengthen the community’s access to nature.
$75,000
City of Chickamuaga, Chickamauga, Georgia
For support of the Dueling Pianos concert series in 2025.
$10,000
Conservation Legacy, Durango, Colorado
For support of the activities of the Southeastern Conservation Corps affiliate in Chattanooga and its efforts to restore and rewild Maclellan Island in partnership with the Chattanooga Audubon Society.
$40,000
Eastside Kings Foundation, Austin, Texas
For general support of the Eastside Kings Foundation to advance its mission of preserving the cultural heritage of African American blues, jazz, and gospel music.
$10,000
International Bluegrass Music Association, Nashville, Tennessee
For support of the 2025 World of Bluegrass event, held in Chattanooga.
$75,000
Lookout Wild Film Festival, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For sponsorship of the 2026 Lookout Wild Film Festival, held in Chattanooga.
$20,000
Lula Lake Land Trust, Lookout Mountain, Georgia
For support of a documentary book project to chronicle and celebrate the rich and unique history of the Lula Lake Land Trust and the people and natural treasures of Lookout Mountain.
$10,000
Nature Conservancy in Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
For support of a project aimed at streambank stabilization and restoration of a popular site used for snorkeling and studying the aquatic diversity of the Conasauga River.
$50,000
Oconee River Land Trust, Athens, Georgia
For support of the conservation of private lands along the Middle Oconee River to improve water quality and wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
$75,000
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For support of schematic design services in conjunction with the development of a new conservation and education center on Reflection Riding’s 300-acre campus.
$75,000
Southeast Cave Conservancy, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For support of the acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, located in Jackson County, Alabama.
$75,000
Trust for Public Land – Tennessee Office, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For support of the completion of the Battlefield Connector Trail — a dedicated cycling and pedestrian pathway that links Chickamauga Battlefield to the historic Town of Chickamauga.
$150,000
Two Bikes Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee
For sponsorship of the 2025 and 2026 Bike Camp Festivals, featuring group rides, workshops, music, overnight camping, and presentations by celebrity cyclists and adventurers.
$25,000
University of Georgia Foundation, Athens, Georgia
For renewed support of the Music Business Certificate Program at the University of Georgia during the 2024-2025 academic year.
$150,000
University of Georgia Foundation, Athens, Georgia
For support of the startup and first-year operation of a new documentary film program at the University of Georgia during the 2025-2026 academic year.
$100,000
University of Georgia Foundation, Athens, Georgia
For general operating support of the Native Seed Network at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia during the 2025-2026 fiscal period.
$25,000
University of Georgia Foundation, Athens, Georgia
For support of the Gateway to the Garden capital campaign at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to enhance the entranceway, expand parking, and improve wayfinding in response to escalating visitation.
$100,000
Walker County Historic Preservation Commission, Walker County, Georgia
For support of the District Hill Historic Cemetery project to commemorate the lives and contributions of those African Americans who are interred in this historic resting place, located on the outskirts of the Town of Chickamauga.
$75,000
Total Grants: $1,210,000
Direct Charitable Activities: -0-
Refunds: -0-
Total Grants and Charitable Activities: $1,210,000