WELCOME to the
Frist foundation
Building A Better Nashville
At The Frist Foundation, our mission is to make the lives of our fellow Nashvillians “just a little bit better.” That’s why, for more than 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville, Tennessee, investing in nonprofit organizations that serve the broader community of Davidson County. We take special interest in agencies that serve communities facing challenges in Nashville and those doing collaborative community work.
In the words of founder
Dr. Tommy Frist, Jr.
What we want is to make people’s lives just a little bit better.
Legacy
The Frist Foundation was founded in 1982 in Nashville to honor the philanthropic influence of founding directors Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr. and his father, Dr. Thomas F. Frist Sr. Their mission was to improve lives across the city they love, making it a better place for all.
Grants
We provide grants that empower agencies to meet their highest potential. Grants range from investments in infrastructure and management to collective impact and technology. We meet organizations where they are to find solutions in the areas that may be holding them back.