The Frist Foundation
Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 621134070 · Private foundation
The Frist Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $18.1M in grants paid and $191.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,297 individual grants from this funder — $168.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Frist Foundation funds
The Frist Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, older adults, veterans, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund FRIST FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND GIFT | Albany, NY | $23.5M | 2024 |
| Frist Art Museum ANNUAL OPERATING GIFT | Nashville, TN | $6.5M | 2024 |
| Frist Art Museum OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2023 | Nashville, TN | $5.9M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Frist Foundation
From The Frist Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at fristfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Frist Foundation
- Does The Frist Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Frist Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Frist Foundation fund?
- The Frist Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Frist Art Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Frist Foundation give in grants?
- The Frist Foundation reported $18.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $168.7M over 1,297 grants.
- Where is The Frist Foundation located?
- The Frist Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621134070.
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