Mylander Foundation-2001
Historical FunderSandusky, Ohio · EIN 34-1945747 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$29.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,191 and $11,939.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ERIC M MUEHLHAUSER |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 E WASHINGTON ROW, SANDUSKY OH 44870 |
| Phone | 4196258324 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands Regional Medical Center | Sandusky, OH | Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines | $204,861 |
| Sandusky Board of Education | Sandusky, OH | Funds for the operating expenses ofthe sandusky elementary schools | $109,259 |
| Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarships for erie ctyresidents attending bgsu | $109,259 |
| City of Sandusky | Sandusky, OH | Purchase trees or other improvements to city parks and oakland cemetery | $109,259 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Sandusky, OH | Theatre reconstructionand renovation | $100,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Sandusky, OH | Funds for such purposesas its governing body determines | $68,287 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Child care resource centerstuition assistance program | $50,000 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Sandusky, OH | Theatre renovation preservation expenses | $50,000 |
| Family Health Services | Sandusky, OH | Medical center rebuilding& reconstruction | $50,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Huron, OH | Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines | $40,972 |
| At Still University | Kirksville, MO | Funds for such purposes as its governing bodydetermines | $40,972 |
| Sandusky Blue Streaks Boosters Club | Sandusky, OH | Strobel field turf project | $33,333 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Sandusky recreationcenter tennis courts | $25,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Kelleys island quinn preserveextension land purchase | $15,000 |
| Erie County Public Defender | Sandusky, OH | Project strength parentadvocate services | $15,000 |
| Sandusky Fire Department | Sandusky, OH | Digital fire extinguisher system | $14,400 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Books for erie county children | $13,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Huron, OH | 2024-2025 concert season & americanpops concert tickets for veterans | $12,800 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Lorain, OH | Food assistance forerie county residents | $12,000 |
| Milan Historical Museum Inc | Milan, OH | Inspired outdoorsensory and music garden | $11,939 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Lorain, OH | Audio visual equipment | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services | Sandusky, OH | Patient servicesprogram | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Inc of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | My choice food pantry | $10,000 |
| City of Vermilion | Vermilion, OH | Main street beachand park project | $10,000 |
| Bayshore Counseling Services | Sandusky, OH | Services provided to clientswith financial barriers to services | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Inc of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Food and personal hygieneitems for its choice pantry | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Sandusky, OH | Emergency social servicesprogram and homelessnessprevention | $10,000 |
| United Way of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Income tax return program& other direct servicesprograms | $10,000 |
| Friends of Erie Metroparks | Huron, OH | Education mural | $8,750 |
| American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter | Sandusky, OH | Erie county blooddonation drives | $8,613 |
| Erie Residential Living | Sandusky, OH | Technology enhancement | $8,134 |
| Bayview Parks & Recreation | Sandusky, OH | Playground improvements | $8,119 |
| Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry | Huron, OH | Food, cleaning and hygiene items for theirclients and refrigerator | $7,949 |
| Campbell Christian Community Center | Sandusky, OH | Community playgroundimprovement project | $7,650 |
| Sandusky Cp Museum Inc | Sandusky, OH | Cedar point historical itemsand printing costs for its museum | $6,300 |
| Erie County Agricultural Society | Sandusky, OH | Building improvements | $6,000 |
| Friends of Huron Public Library | Huron, OH | Awe all-in-one computer | $5,208 |
| Ability Works Inc | Sandusky, OH | Ventilation systemenhancements for itsbuilding | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Sandusky furnitureministry | $5,000 |
| Erie Metro Live Steamers | Sandusky, OH | Railroad ties andscrews replacements | $5,000 |
| Harbourtown Fines Arts Center | Vermilion, OH | Inclusive summer theatre camp | $5,000 |
| James H Mcbride Arboretum | Huron, OH | Accessibilityproject | $5,000 |
| Kinship Inc | Huron, OH | Camera system upgradesand computer additions | $5,000 |
| Anthony's Villa | Sandusky, OH | Respite services improvements | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Kelleys island scheele naturepreserve trail improvements | $5,000 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Community links internship program | $5,000 |
| Flat Rock Homes Inc | Flat Rock, OH | Seybert centerfurnishings & equipment | $5,000 |
| Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry | Huron, OH | Permits, drawings andarchiteccts fees for itsbuilding renovation | $5,000 |
| United Church Homes | Sandusky, OH | Engaged services coordination program | $5,000 |
| Back to the Wild | Castalia, OH | Wildlife enclosureupdates | $4,926 |
| Deyons Jordans | Sandusky, OH | Purchase shoesfor underprivileged children | $4,800 |
| Margaretta Twp Firefighters Association | Castalia, OH | Multi-Purposerescue tool | $4,650 |
| Sandusky Choral Society | Sandusky, OH | Christmas 2024concert | $4,225 |
| Erie County Health Department | Sandusky, OH | Community wellnessresource kits | $4,000 |
| Huron Public Library | Huron, OH | Youth services programming and supplies | $4,000 |
| Bellevue Historical Society | Bellevue, OH | Purchase & installation ofsubfloor at tremont house | $4,000 |
| Terra College Foundation | Fremont, OH | Music industry workshopseries supplies, servicesand capital improvements | $3,700 |
| Sandusky Choral Society | Sandusky, OH | Purchase of music andperformance clothing | $3,500 |
| Deyons Jordans | Sandusky, OH | Shoes for underprivilegedchildren | $3,191 |
| Caryl Crane Youth Theatre | Sandusky, OH | Play productioncosts | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky State Theatre | Sandusky, OH | Theatre reconstructionand renovation | $800,000 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Childcare resource centertuition assistance program | $100,000 |
| Family Health Services | Sandusky, OH | Building reconstructionand renovation | $50,000 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Sandusky recreation centertennis courts | $50,000 |
| Sandusky Public Library | Sandusky, OH | Roof replacement | $50,000 |
| Sandusky Blue Streak Booster Club | Sandusky, OH | Strobel field turfproject | $33,334 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,372,219 | 84 |
| 2023 | $2,302,208 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531359349105453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1945747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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