Private foundation · Signal Mountain
Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $729K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $75K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 13% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $729K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $729K | $729K | 15 |
| 2024 | $636K | $624K | 18 |
| 2023 | $456K | $431K | 19 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Lisa FrostPresident
- Bruce NovkovDirector
- Steve FrostSecretary/treasurer
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
- Program support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Generosity Trust | Chattanooga, Marion County | Program support | $150K |
| Boys and Girls Club | Chattanooga, Marion County | Program support | $100K |
| Young Life of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $100K |
| Lone Oak Community Center | Signal Mountain, Hamilton County | Program support | $75K |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $51K |
| Southside Youth Development | Chattanooga, Marion County | Program support | $50K |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $50K |
| House of Refuge | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $40K |
| Bridge Builder Collective | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $30K |
| Signal Social Services | Signal Mountain, Hamilton County | Program support | $30K |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $20K |
| Gospel Conversations With Sam | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $10K |
| Wreaths Across America Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $10K |
| Lions Club | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $10K |
| Wdyn | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $2,500 |