Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation is a private foundation in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $728,700 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$728,700
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $635,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $455,564 | 20 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $635,500 | 19 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $728,700 | 15 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
Steve and Lisa Frost Family 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 Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 15 | $728,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Generosity Trust | Program support | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Program support | $100,000 |
| Young Life of Chattanooga | Program support | $100,000 |
| Lone Oak Community Center | Program support | $75,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Program support | $51,200 |
| Southside Youth Development | Program support | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| House of Refuge | Program support | $40,000 |
| Bridge Builder Collective | Program support | $30,000 |
| Signal Social Services | Program support | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga | Program support | $20,000 |
| Gospel Conversations With Sam | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Chattanooga | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lions Club | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wdyn | Program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Frost
- Bruce Novkov
- Steve Frost
Questions people ask
Does Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation give?
$728,700 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Frost (President), Bruce Novkov (Director) and Steve Frost (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.