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The ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $46,000 across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Woody Foundation Inc
Coral Gables, FL
$79K
23%
MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER
Miami, FL
$60.5K
18%

The Blues Foundation Inc
Memphis, TN
$46K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Tennessee, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include The Woody Foundation Inc, MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER, and The Blues Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ACE & LILLIAN FESSENDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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