Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation

EIN 65-6146092 · FL · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in FL, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation based in FL paid 9 grants totaling $48K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included WOODY FOUNDATION, FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN, and MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,015,931
Giving (latest yr)
$48,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Woody Foundation$10,000
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden$7,500
  • Montgomery Botanical Center$7,500
  • Maurice a Ferre Foundation$5,000
  • South FL Spca Horse Rescue$5,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$44,000 · 8 grants
  • Texas$4,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Woody Foundation
Coral Gables, FL
Medical Assistance
$10,000
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Coral Gables, FL
Research & Education
$7,500
Montgomery Botanical Center
Coral Gables, FL
Research & Education
$7,500
South FL Spca Horse Rescue
Princeton, FL
Animal Rescue & Care
$5,000
Maurice a Ferre Foundation
Miami, FL
Research & Education
$5,000
Marie Selby Botanical Garden
Sarasota, FL
Research & Education
$4,000
International Palm Society
Austin, TX
Research & Education
$4,000
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Key Biscayne, FL
Research & Education
$3,000
Lemur Conservation Foundation
Myakka City, FL
Animal Rescue & Care
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $48K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include WOODY FOUNDATION, FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN, MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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