The Frist Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Frist Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee with $195.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$195.6Mtotal assets

1983IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Frist Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $17.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Frist Art Museum $7.1M
The Crossroads Campus $2M
Operation Stand Down Tennessee $1.5M
Friends Of Mill Ridge Park $1.1M
Family & Children's Service $1M
Renewal House Inc $1M
Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee $498K
Conexion Americas $183K
Hands On Nashville $175K
Friends Of Shelby Parks And Bottoms $150K
Teach For America $150K
Princeton University $146K
Ensworth School $131K
Nashville Food Project $130K
Crossbridge $125K
Cheekwood $120K
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Nashville $110K
Friends Of Warner Parks Inc $100K
Kipp Academy Nashville $100K
Adventure Science Center Nashville $100K
Young Leaders Council $93K
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee $85K
Fannie Battle Day Home $77K
Community Resource Center $75K
Mary Parrish Center $62K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$17.2M
FY2019$18.3M
FY2020$18.1M
FY2021$25.1M
FY2022$34.2M
FY2023$18.2M

About The Frist Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
EIN621134070
IRS ruling1983

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Frist Foundation?

The Frist Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee with $195.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Frist Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Frist Foundation?

The Frist Foundation's EIN is 621134070. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Frist Foundation?

Private foundations like The Frist Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Frist Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.