Private foundation · Nashville
William H Frist Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 12 grants worth $1.1 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Montgomery County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $232,500. Most often for: “To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary...”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $1.1 million · 1 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $232,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 9 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Montgomery County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 9 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $1.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $1.1M | 12 |
| 2024 | $690K | $668K | 10 |
| 2023 | $50K | $4,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- William H FristTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. (12 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $232K |
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $300K |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $300K |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $100K |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $50K |
| Hope Through Healing Hands | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $50K |
| The Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of America Mid TN Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10K |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10K |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,250 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,000 |