Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 1995, with $128,758 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$129K
▲ 3272.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation: 150 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1,174 (FY2013) to $129K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
36.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,758▲3272% | $81,185▲37.7% | $1,015,931▼0.1% | $1,015,931▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$4,059▼107% | $58,969▲44.7% | $1,016,572▲10.2% | $1,016,572▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $55,734▼42.1% | $40,741▼54.9% | $922,610▲4.2% | $923,160▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $96,283▲898% | $90,433▲141% | $885,147▼16.7% | $885,147▼16.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$12,065▼166% | $37,551▼22.8% | $1,063,194▲33.4% | $1,063,194▲33.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,218▼44.6% | $48,668▲34.9% | $796,992▼5.5% | $796,992▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $32,877▲11.4% | $36,080▼57.2% | $843,793▲6.6% | $843,793▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $29,503▼96.6% | $84,335▲413% | $791,848▼9.3% | $791,848▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $868,887▲25775% | $16,450▲451% | $872,677▲4119% | $872,677▲4119% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,358▲186% | $2,984▲268% | $20,686▼11.8% | $20,686▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,174 | $810 | $23,446▲37.9% | $23,446▲37.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $810 | $17,006▲3.1% | $17,006▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $810▲10.2% | $16,490▼6.2% | $16,490▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $735 | $17,572 | $17,572 | 990PF |
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Data for Ace & Lillian Fessenden Family Foundation (EIN 65-6146092) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.