Private foundation · EIN 34-1945747 · Sandusky, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mylander Foundation-2001

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (See attachment) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 78 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $5,000. 99% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Grants are limited to 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organizations which carry on their activities in substantial part within the state of ohio.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
78
$1.4M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
99%
of grants
Deadline
See attachment
Assets
$25M

How to apply

See attachment Contact: Eric M Muehlhauser, 165 E Washington Row, Sandusky, Oh, 4196258324 Deadlines: See attachment Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organizations which carry on their activities in substantial part within the state of ohio.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 78 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky, OHFunds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines$205K
Sandusky Board of EducationSandusky, OHFunds for the operating expenses ofthe sandusky elementary schools$109K
Bowling Green State University Foundation IncBowling Green, OHScholarships for erie ctyresidents attending bgsu$109K
City of SanduskySandusky, OHPurchase trees or other improvements to city parks and oakland cemetery$109K
Sandusky State TheatreSandusky, OHTheatre reconstructionand renovation$100K
Grace Episcopal ChurchSandusky, OHFunds for such purposesas its governing body determines$68K
Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OHChild care resource centerstuition assistance program$50K
Sandusky State TheatreSandusky, OHTheatre renovation preservation expenses$50K
Family Health ServicesSandusky, OHMedical center rebuilding& reconstruction$50K
Firelands Symphony OrchestraHuron, OHFunds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines$41K
At Still UniversityKirksville, MOFunds for such purposes as its governing bodydetermines$41K
Sandusky Blue Streaks Boosters ClubSandusky, OHStrobel field turf project$33K
Sandusky Education FoundationSandusky, OHSandusky recreationcenter tennis courts$25K
Western Reserve Land ConservancyMoreland Hills, OHKelleys island quinn preserveextension land purchase$15K
Erie County Public DefenderSandusky, OHProject strength parentadvocate services$15K
Sandusky Fire DepartmentSandusky, OHDigital fire extinguisher system$14K
Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OHBooks for erie county children$13K
Firelands Symphony OrchestraHuron, OH2024-2025 concert season & americanpops concert tickets for veterans$13K
Second Harvest Food BankLorain, OHFood assistance forerie county residents$12K
Milan Historical Museum IncMilan, OHInspired outdoorsensory and music garden$12K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioLorain, OHAudio visual equipment$10K
Cancer ServicesSandusky, OHPatient servicesprogram$10K
Care and Share Inc of Erie CountySandusky, OHMy choice food pantry$10K
City of VermilionVermilion, OHMain street beachand park project$10K
Bayshore Counseling ServicesSandusky, OHServices provided to clientswith financial barriers to services$10K
Care and Share Inc of Erie CountySandusky, OHFood and personal hygieneitems for its choice pantry$10K
Salvation ArmySandusky, OHEmergency social servicesprogram and homelessnessprevention$10K
United Way of Erie CountySandusky, OHIncome tax return program& other direct servicesprograms$10K
Friends of Erie MetroparksHuron, OHEducation mural$8,750
American Red Cross North Central Ohio ChapterSandusky, OHErie county blooddonation drives$8,613
Erie Residential LivingSandusky, OHTechnology enhancement$8,134
Bayview Parks & RecreationSandusky, OHPlayground improvements$8,119
Huron Helping Hands Food PantryHuron, OHFood, cleaning and hygiene items for theirclients and refrigerator$7,949
Campbell Christian Community CenterSandusky, OHCommunity playgroundimprovement project$7,650
Sandusky Cp Museum IncSandusky, OHCedar point historical itemsand printing costs for its museum$6,300
Erie County Agricultural SocietySandusky, OHBuilding improvements$6,000
Friends of Huron Public LibraryHuron, OHAwe all-in-one computer$5,208
Ability Works IncSandusky, OHVentilation systemenhancements for itsbuilding$5,000
Catholic Charities Diocese of ToledoToledo, OHSandusky furnitureministry$5,000
Erie Metro Live SteamersSandusky, OHRailroad ties andscrews replacements$5,000
Harbourtown Fines Arts CenterVermilion, OHInclusive summer theatre camp$5,000
James H McBride ArboretumHuron, OHAccessibilityproject$5,000
Kinship IncHuron, OHCamera system upgradesand computer additions$5,000
Anthony's VillaSandusky, OHRespite services improvements$5,000
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHKelleys island scheele naturepreserve trail improvements$5,000
Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OHCommunity links internship program$5,000
Flat Rock Homes IncFlat Rock, OHSeybert centerfurnishings & equipment$5,000
Huron Helping Hands Food PantryHuron, OHPermits, drawings andarchiteccts fees for itsbuilding renovation$5,000
United Church HomesSandusky, OHEngaged services coordination program$5,000
Back to the WildCastalia, OHWildlife enclosureupdates$4,926
Deyons JordansSandusky, OHPurchase shoesfor underprivileged children$4,800
Margaretta Twp Firefighters AssociationCastalia, OHMulti-purposerescue tool$4,650
Sandusky Choral SocietySandusky, OHChristmas 2024concert$4,225
Erie County Health DepartmentSandusky, OHCommunity wellnessresource kits$4,000
Huron Public LibraryHuron, OHYouth services programming and supplies$4,000
Bellevue Historical SocietyBellevue, OHPurchase & installation ofsubfloor at tremont house$4,000
Terra College FoundationFremont, OHMusic industry workshopseries supplies, servicesand capital improvements$3,700
Sandusky Choral SocietySandusky, OHPurchase of music andperformance clothing$3,500
Deyons JordansSandusky, OHShoes for underprivilegedchildren$3,191
Caryl Crane Youth TheatreSandusky, OHPlay productioncosts$3,000

By state: Ohio 77 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Mylander Foundation-2001 is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandusky, Ohio, administered in care of George M Muehlhauser III, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Mylander Foundation-2001 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See attachment Deadlines: See attachment.

How much does Mylander Foundation-2001 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 78 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mylander Foundation-2001 give?

Ohio (77 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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