The Frist Foundation

How to apply, from its 2024 IRS return

How to ask

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.

Deadlines

General grants are given throughout the year. There are no deadlines on general grant applications.

Limits on who can apply

For legal reasons, the foundation does not support individuals or their projects, private foundations, political activities, advertising or sponsorships. As a matter of policy, the foundation does not ordinarily support: *Operational or programmatic expenses, including salaries. *Endowment or scholarship funding. *Event sponsorships. *Individual schools. *Hospitals or nursing homes. *Religious organizations for religious purposes. *Statewide initiatives.

Grants paid in 2024

$58 million, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.