Frizzell Foundation
Frizzell Foundation is a private foundation based in Bristol, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 38 grants totaling $70,250 to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to King University, First Presbyterian Church, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Frizzell Foundation at a glance
In short: Frizzell Foundation gave $70K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,250
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,849
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,347
- -88.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frizzell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1624 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 341-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frizzell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was King University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 134 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 21% to recipients in Virginia. The reported shares also included California (3%), Missouri (1%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frizzell Foundation gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $71K (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King University Bristol, TN | General Operations | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Bristol, TN | General Operations | $17,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bristol, VA | General Operations | $11,000 |
| Middle East Gospel Outreach Upland, CA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Brothers for Christ Community Response Bristol, VA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| John Ankerberg Show Chattanooga, TN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| United Way Bristol, TN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Wingfield Ministries Harrisonburg, VA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Human Coalition Frisco, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Educational Communication Corp Blountville, TN | General Operations | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,347 | $52,856 | $70,400 | $70,250 | 38 | $70,400 | — | $872 |
| 2023 | $19,891 | $70,141 | $66,450 | $66,300 | 32 | $66,450 | — | $677 |
| 2022 | $16,200 | $70,088 | $71,200 | $71,050 | 34 | $71,200 | — | $357 |
| 2021 | $17,312 | $74,407 | $58,787 | $58,400 | 29 | $58,787 | — | $238 |
| 2020 | $1,692 | $145 | $59,080 | $58,930 | 1 | — | $145 | $2,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frizzell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $872 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations involved in higher education, faith-based ministry, housing and food assistance, pregnancy support, children’s health, and local economic activity. These are examples of grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities. For example, King University describes its mission as preparing students in a Christian academic community to serve God, the church, and the world. Haven of Rest Rescue Mission says it provides temporary housing and food and helps people facing food insecurity, poverty, or addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $70,250. Awards ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $25,000 to King University, $17,000 to First Presbyterian Church, and $11,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes; each was designated for general operations. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Middle East Gospel Outreach and $1,000 each to Brothers for Christ Community Response, John Ankerberg Show, United Way, Wingfield Ministries, and Human Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ben M Frizzell Jr as president and director, and Ben M Frizzell III as vice president and director.
Frizzell Foundation is led by Ben M. Frizzell Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben M. Frizzell Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben M. Frizzell III
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frizzell Foundation
How much does Frizzell Foundation give each year?
Frizzell Foundation gave $70K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 32 grants.
What is Frizzell Foundation's typical grant size?
Frizzell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,849, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frizzell Foundation give grants?
Frizzell Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, TN (10 grants), Bristol, VA (7 grants), Chattanooga, TN (2 grants) and Blountville, TN (2 grants).
Does Frizzell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frizzell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frizzell Foundation's largest grantees?
Frizzell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include King University ($25,000), First Presbyterian Church ($17,000) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frizzell Foundation?
Frizzell Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $872 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frizzell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations involved in higher education, faith-based ministry, housing and food assistance, pregnancy support, children’s health, and local economic activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frizzell Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frizzell Foundation's EIN?
Frizzell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1862490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frizzell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Frizzell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frizzell-foundation-morg_8b0de17a33d647adbc5cb683207e5235
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