Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Tennessee | $262k $286k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $83k $91k |
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $80k $87k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FRIST FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$18.2M
Itemized grants
171
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIST ART MUSEUM | NASHVILLE, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2023 | $5.9M |
| THE CROSSROADS CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, WHICH WILL HOUSE PHASE 2 OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $2M |
| OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COMPLEX SERVING VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS | $1.5M |
| FRIENDS OF MILL RIDGE PARK | ANTIOCH, TN | SUPPORT FOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD OUT A PUBLIC PARK IN ANTIOCH | $1.1M |
| FRIST ART MUSEUM | NASHVILLE, TN | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $1.1M |
| RENEWAL HOUSE INC | NASHVILLE, TN | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER | $1M |
| FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION EFFORTS | $1000k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | A GIFT TO PETE BIRD'S DONOR ADVISED FUND, HONORING HIS MANY YEARS WITH THE FRIST FOUNDATION | $250k |
| HANDS ON NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR GEEK CAUSE IN 2023 AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $175k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | A NASHVILLE FOR ALL | $150k |
| FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARKS AND BOTTOMS | NASHVILLE, TN | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SHELBY COMMONS, TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND RENTAL SPACES | $150k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR TFA'S TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2023. | $150k |
| NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT | NASHVILLE, TN | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS | $130k |
| CROSSBRIDGE | NASHVILLE, TN | CAPITAL SUPPORT ($100,000) FOR WOMEN'S RECOVERY HOUSING AND CONSULTING SUPPORT ($25,000) | $125k |
| CHEEKWOOD | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE FRIST LEARNING CENTER | $115k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | TECHNOLOGY CONSULTATION, TRAINING, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE | $110k |
| CONEXION AMERICAS | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE AND IMPLEMENT SALESFORCE | $105k |
| ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | 2023 SECURITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HCA | $100k |
| FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS INC | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR PERCY WARNER GOLF COURSE RENOVATION, DIRECTED BY JULIE AND TOMMY FRIST | $100k |
| ENSWORTH SCHOOL | NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LIFE CENTER DIRECTED BY DR. THOMAS FRIST, JR. | $91k |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO INSTALL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE AT 188 PARTNER AGENCIES TO BETTER TRACK FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $85k |
| FRIST ART MUSEUM | NASHVILLE, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2023 | $84k |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR 2023 | $75k |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | SUPPORT FOR PRINCETON UNIVERSITY GOLF PROGRAM, DIRECTED BY JULIE AND TOMMY FRIST | $75k |
| YOUNG LEADERS COUNCIL | NASHVILLE, TN | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO PURCHASE BOARD MATCH PLATFORM, DEVELOPED WITH MISSION DATA | $73k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE FRIST FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE FRIST FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE FRIST FOUNDATION received $261,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE FRIST FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE FRIST FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FRIST FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE FRIST FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE FRIST FOUNDATION reported $23.1M in total revenue and $20.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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