Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1103568 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded309
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$63.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Nashville, TN | Colobus monkey habitat exhibit | $325,000 |
| Upward Intuition Inc | Pensacola, FL | Safe skate spots | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The carol K. and robert A. frist, m.d. fund. | $142,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Annual fund | $80,000 |
| Harpeth Hall | Nashville, TN | Leading the way campaign for the STEM center | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Alexis de tocqueville society | $70,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The mary lauren and lawson allen family fund. | $64,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The elizabeth and bryan E. frist fund. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The margaret and jonathan M. frist advised fund. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The mr. and mrs. W. harrison frist, jr. advised fund. | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | Annual stewardship for the church. | $50,000 |
| Harding Academy | Nashville, TN | Foundations for the future capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Donor advised fund | $50,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | Global leadership circle fund - $5,000; robert C. khayat lecture series fund - $45,000. | $50,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | Annual support. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The portis family fund. | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross of Nashville Area | Nashville, TN | The tiffany circle membership. any benefits declined. | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | This gift is designated for the dorothy and clay sifford family fund. | $29,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The h.d. brockwell kidd advised family fund. | $28,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The james K. frist fund. | $28,500 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | General fund in honor of dr. kline and risa herzog | $25,000 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | "Let's grow together" capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | General support. | $25,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General support. | $25,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Hope transforms capital campaign. any benefits declined. | $25,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Goodlettsville, TN | General support. | $25,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | Nashville, TN | Capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Annual fund. | $25,000 |
| Mtsu Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | Senator william H. frist, md archives fund | $25,000 |
| Nashvillehealth | Nashville, TN | General support. | $25,000 |
| Better Angels Society | Washington, DC | General support. | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Frist cressey ventures cares. | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | In honor of tracy frist. | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | General support in honor of tracy frist | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | The william H. frist thoracic transplant fellowship. | $20,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Goodlettsville, TN | Gala - silver sponsor. any benefits declined. | $15,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Goodlettsville, TN | General support. | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | The tracy and bill frist fund. | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | Brentwood, TN | General support. | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | Brentwood, TN | Follow capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Richmond, VA | In honor of tracy frist | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Alexis de tocqueville society. | $12,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Goodlettsville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | Roanoke, VA | Tracy and bill frist donor advised fund. | $10,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Annual giving. | $10,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Annual fund. | $10,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Grandparent's fund | $10,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | The frist gala in honor of tracy and bill frist any benefits declined. | $10,000 |
| Lantern Lane Farm Inc | Gladeville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | The champion's breakfast. any benefits declined. | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Annual gift. | $10,000 |
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Score | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| Solidarity Ministries Africa for Reconciliation and Development (Dba Transf | Brentwood, TN | Achiek women's clinic. | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, TN | General support. | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Alexis de tocqueville society. | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 309 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,800,000 | 309 |
| 2023 | $2,650,000 | 330 |
| 2022 | $2,600,000 | 327 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601879349100560
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1103568
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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