Question 1

What does THE FRIST FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

THE FRIST FOUNDATION has funded 255 organizations with 552 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE FRIST FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE FRIST FOUNDATION awarded $57,957,615 in grants. The foundation holds $195,569,602 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 552 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE FRIST FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

THE FRIST FOUNDATION is led by ANNE REEVES AXE (SECRETARY), COLETTE EASTER (TREASURER), CORINNE BERGERON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO), and 8 others. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE FRIST FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

THE FRIST FOUNDATION is located in NASHVILLE, TN. Their EIN is 62-1134070. Their website is https://WWW.FRISTFOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE FRIST FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE FRIST FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. WHILE THERE ARE NO DEADLINES ON GENERAL GRANT APPLICATIONS, LARGER GRANTS ARE TYPICALLY APPROVED AT BOARD MEETINGS TAKING PLACE IN JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AND OCTOBER. DEPENDING ON THE TIMING OF SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION, IT COULD TAKE AS LONG AS THREE MONTHS FOR GRANT APPROVAL. APPLICANTS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION NEEDED TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.FRISTFOUNDATION.ORG. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$58,226,615	174	$334,636
2023	$18,211,653	171	$106,501
2021	$25,052,398	207	$121,026

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