Established in 1982, The Frist Foundation is dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville, Tennessee. As one of the largest foundations in Tennessee, it has been a philanthropic leader, serving as initiator, convener and catalyst among donors and nonprofit organizations.

At present, much of the Foundation's funding is focused on the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, but we also offer a variety of grants aimed at building the capacity of agencies to serve the community and to address challenges facing our region.