Sauerland Foundation
Historical FunderMilford, Ohio · EIN 34-1787952 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$47.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SAUERLAND FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 30335, CINCINNATI OH 45230 |
| Phone | 4402472881 |
| ROBSAUERLAND@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | PCP |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS ON LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS EXIST EXCEPT APPLICANT MUST BE A QUALIFIED CHARITY. |
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
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Breakthrough | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $260,000 |
| Cleveland Foodbank | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $250,000 |
| Friends of Intergenerational School | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $120,000 |
| Greater Cleve Habitat for Humanity | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $100,000 |
| The Homeless Charity | Fairlawn, OH | Donation | $90,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation H&v | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Office of Philanthropy | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $75,000 |
| University Hospitals Hhi | Cleveland, OH | Donations | $75,000 |
| Aclu of Ohio Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $60,000 |
| American Constitution Society | Washington, DC | Donation | $60,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $60,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Haven Home LLC | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $50,000 |
| American Humanist Association | Washington, DC | Donation | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Works | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $40,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Greater Cin | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $40,000 |
| Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | Prestonsburg, KY | Donation | $40,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $40,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Donation | $40,000 |
| Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Naples, FL | Donation | $35,000 |
| Baker Hunt Art Center | Covington, KY | Donation | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Loveland, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Clermont Co Senior Services | Batavia, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Grace House Inc | Akron, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Mandel Building | Beachwood, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Donation | $30,000 |
| Sustainable Villages Honduras | Washington, DC | Donation | $30,000 |
| Weta Inc | Arlington, VA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Women Helping Women | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $30,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Donation | $25,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Donation | $25,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Donation | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| Greater Milford Area Historical Society | Milford, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| New Bremen Historical Assoc | New Bremen, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| Zelie's Home | Garfield Heights, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| Loss of Spouse Santuary | St Joseph, MO | Donation | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Ronald Mcdonald House | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Soc | Sanibel, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Long Beach, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fund | Sanibel, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| US Swimming Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Valley View Nature Preserve | Milford, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Uss Cleveland Legacy Found | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sanibel Captive Audubon Society | Sanibel, FL | Donation | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,418,000 | 48 |
| 2024 | $2,260,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $1,440,000 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621709349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1787952
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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