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William H Frist Family Foundation is a private trust based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Deborah A Kolarich Cpa. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $3.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Tennessee, New York, Virginia. According to available records, William H Frist Family Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $132K in 2020 to $50K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, Connecticut, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
William H Frist Family Foundation reported 56 individual grants totaling $2.0 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $41,250. Its largest single grant in the record was $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $126,706 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in TN (22 of 56), followed by NY (8) and VA (7). In total the foundation's grantees span 12 states. Of its 35 distinct grantees, 43 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee ($515,000), The Nature Conservancy ($310,000) and Hollins University ($175,000).
Computed from 56 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 12 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$46K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
William H Frist Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, VA, CT.
William H Frist Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
William H Frist Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William H Frist Family Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H Frist | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$127K
Total Assets
$3.9M
Fair Market Value
$12.7M
Net Worth
$3.9M
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$576K
Total: $3.8M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins UniversityTo promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | Roanoke, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| AmericaresTo promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyTo promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ensworth SchoolTo promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | Nashville, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| St Patrick'S Episcopal Day SchoolTo promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| NashvillehealthTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $150K | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Of Middle TennesseeTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $135K | 2022 |
| St Dep-DmsTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Murfreesboro, TN | $116K | 2022 |
| Nashville Host CommitteeTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Food NetworkTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of TennesseeTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Brentwood, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Push BuffaloTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio And Bexar CountyTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| San Antonio Area FoundationTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie CountyTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Vns HealthTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Rye Brook, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2021 |
| The Conservation Coalition IncTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Appleton, WI | $30K | 2021 |
| American Prarie ReserveTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2021 |
| Austin Peay UniversityTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Clarksville, TN | $10K | 2021 |
| Family Action Network Movement IncTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Wilmette, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| East Bay Sanctuary CovenantTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $4K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater NewarkTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Newark, NJ | $4K | 2021 |
| Princeton UniversityTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Diocese Of MetuchenTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Perth Amboy, NJ | $3K | 2021 |
| Dobyns-Bennett High SchoolTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Kingsport, TN | $3K | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee -Elizabeth & Bryan Frist FundTO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $40K | 2020 |