Colab
Our vision is to put chattanooga at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies to improve our ecosystem with advances in sustainable mobility, to be the best sustainable mobility startup accelerator in the world, and to build a diverse and inclusive future by supporting scalable businesses in the greater chattanooga region. Co.lab is recognized as a top 10 accelerator in the country.
Colab at a glance
- Total assets
- $528,414
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,203,929
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $-9,270
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,386,959
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Colab funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Periscope Cha (Artsbuild) Chattanooga, TN | The company lab, in partnership with artsbuild, is seeking funding to develop and launch periscope cha, which is based on a successful nashville program, called periscope.periscope cha is a year-long intensive training opportunity that empowers working artists to see their creative practice through an entrepreneurial lens an invaluable perspective and skill set that can change the course of a founder's life and career. | $8,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $528,414 | $1,203,929 | $1,386,959 | — | — | $-9,270 |
| 2023 | $662,478 | $1,235,028 | $1,304,580 | $8,333 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $581,384 | $775,157 | $801,146 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $605,928 | $650,371 | $881,110 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $828,676 | $969,956 | $833,549 | — | — | — |
About Colab
Based on IRS filings
Colab is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $528K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colab is led by Tasia Malakasis, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tasia Malakasis
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$78K (2022) → $212K (2024)
Tiffanie Robinson
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charita Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santosh Sankar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lyons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Cramer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ann Howell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sybil Topel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Sharpe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Eimers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Fuller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ingraham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Patterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hitchcock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Burton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Charlie Brock (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Mark McKnight (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Willa Kalaidjian (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebekah Sharpe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Cox (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Adrienne Cooper (2022) — Director
- Former: Bernard Harris (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Deb Socia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Brown (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: George Yu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marcus Shaw (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Mattias Jannerbo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mickey Cloud (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Hitchcock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roy Keith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sheldon Grizzle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stefanie Crowe (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Travis Lytle (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Wade Hinton (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $212K, to Tasia Malakasis (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Colab
How large is Colab?
Colab reported $528K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Colab?
Colab is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $528K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Colab operate?
Colab has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Colab's EIN?
Colab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3934828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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