Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 309 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants309
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$63.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 327 | $56.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 330 | $61.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 309 | $63.7 million |
How to apply
Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 282 | $2.4 million |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $86,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $27,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Colobus monkey habitat exhibit | $325,000 |
| Upward Intuition Inc | Safe skate spots | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The carol k. And robert a. Frist, m.d. Fund. | $142,000 |
| Ensworth School | Annual fund | $80,000 |
| Harpeth Hall | Leading the way campaign for the STEM center | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Alexis de tocqueville society | $70,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The mary lauren and lawson allen family fund. | $64,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The elizabeth and bryan e. Frist fund. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The margaret and jonathan m. Frist advised fund. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The mr. And mrs. W. Harrison frist, jr. Advised fund. | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Annual stewardship for the church. | $50,000 |
| Harding Academy | Foundations for the future capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Donor advised fund | $50,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Global leadership circle fund - $5,000; robert c. Khayat lecture series fund - $45,000. | $50,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Annual support. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The portis family fund. | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross of Nashville Area | The tiffany circle membership. Any benefits declined. | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | This gift is designated for the dorothy and clay sifford family fund. | $29,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The h.d. Brockwell kidd advised family fund. | $28,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The james k. Frist fund. | $28,500 |
| Abe's Garden | General fund in honor of dr. Kline and risa herzog | $25,000 |
| Abe's Garden | "let's grow together" capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Alive Hospice | General support. | $25,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | General support. | $25,000 |
| Belmont University | Hope transforms capital campaign. Any benefits declined. | $25,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | General support. | $25,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | Capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Ensworth School | Annual fund. | $25,000 |
| Mtsu Foundation | Senator william h. Frist, md archives fund | $25,000 |
| Nashvillehealth | General support. | $25,000 |
| Better Angels Society | General support. | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Frist cressey ventures cares. | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | In honor of tracy frist. | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Tennessee | General support in honor of tracy frist | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | The william h. Frist thoracic transplant fellowship. | $20,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Gala - silver sponsor. Any benefits declined. | $15,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | General support. | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | The tracy and bill frist fund. | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | General support. | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | Follow capital campaign | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Frist MD
- Mary Frist Barfield
- Thomas F Frist Jr MD
- William H Frist MD
- Dorothy Cate Frist Thru 32025
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 309 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Frist MD (President), Mary Frist Barfield (Secretary), Thomas F Frist Jr MD (Vice President) and William H Frist MD (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and animals.