Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 65-6146092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$48K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Medical assistance | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Botanical Center | Coral Gables, FL | Research & education | $7,500 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | 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 Biscayne Nature Center | Key Biscayne, FL | Research & education | $3,000 |
| Lemur Conservation Foundation | Myakka City, FL | Animal rescue & care | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $20,635 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600969349101110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6146092
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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