William H Frist Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6271800 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $300,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $300,000 |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $232,500 |
| The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $112,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $100,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $75,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $50,000 |
| Hope Through Healing Hands | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $50,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | Bozeman, MT | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $15,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Fairfax, VA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10,000 |
| The Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Mid Tn Council | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $10,000 |
| The Olana Partnership | Hudson, NY | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $6,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,250 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day School | Washington, DC | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,298,750 | 18 |
| 2024 | $689,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6271800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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