THE FRIST FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$58.2M+220% YoY
Grants
174
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
173
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Frist Foundation's mission is to make the lives of fellow Nashvillians "just a little bit better."; For more than 40 years, they've been dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville, Tennessee, investing in nonprofit organizations that serve the broader community of Davidson County.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Infrastructure Grants for increasing service capacity and long-term sustainability; Technology Grants to help agencies work more effectively; Operational Support including major support to The Frist Art Museum, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, United Way of Greater Nashville, Hands On Nashville
How to Apply
Email loi@fristfoundation.org with brief letter of intent after reviewing Grants Overview page. Foundation reviews grants on ongoing basis.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$58.2M
Grants
174
Median
$20K
States
19
$18.2M
Grants
171
Median
$15K
States
17
$34.2M
Grants
226
Median
$10K
States
18
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$23.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$23.5M
2024
GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND
NY · FRIST FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND GIFT
$6.5M
2024
FRIST ART MUSEUM
TN · ANNUAL OPERATING GIFT
$5.0M
2024
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
TN · TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE NASHVILLE EARLY EDUCATION COALITION (NEEC)
$5.0M
2024
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
TN · SUPPORT FOR THE BEGIN BRIGHT PROGRAM
$3.0M
2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE
TN · CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR BELLA TERRA COMMUNITY IN ANTIOCH
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.