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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 34-1787952

Sauerland Foundation

A private foundation in Milford, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 48 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sauerland Foundation
PO Box 30335
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(440) 247-2881
[email protected]
Form and materials
PCP
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
No restrictions on limitations on awards exist except applicant must be a qualified charity.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,418,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $27,144,420

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,260,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $28,789,296

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,440,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $19,720,854

  • Tax year 2022

    $660,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $8,384,157

  • Tax year 2021

    $442,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $3,771,579

  • Tax year 2020

    $261,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $3,798,858

Grants paid in 2025

48 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Friends of BreakthroughCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $260,000
  2. Cleveland FoodbankCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $250,000
  3. Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $250,000
  4. Friends of Intergenerational SchoolCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $120,000
  5. Greater Cleve Habitat for HumanityCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $100,000
  6. The Homeless CharityFairlawn, OH

    Donation

    $90,000
  7. Cleveland Clinic Foundation H&VCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $75,000
  8. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Office of PhilanthropyCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $75,000
  9. University Hospitals HhiCleveland, OH

    Donations

    $75,000
  10. ACLU of Ohio FoundationCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $60,000
  11. American Constitution SocietyWashington, DC

    Donation

    $60,000
  12. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    Donation

    $60,000
  13. Open Doors AcademyCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $50,000
  14. The Haven Home LLCCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $50,000
  15. American Humanist AssociationWashington, DC

    Donation

    $40,000
  16. Cincinnati WorksCincinnati, OH

    Donation

    $40,000
  17. Legal Aid Society of Greater CinCincinnati, OH

    Donation

    $40,000
  18. Mountain Comprehensive Care CenterPrestonsburg, KY

    Donation

    $40,000
  19. People Working CooperativelyCincinnati, OH

    Donation

    $40,000
  20. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $40,000
  21. Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryNaples, FL

    Donation

    $35,000
  22. Baker Hunt Art CenterCovington, KY

    Donation

    $30,000
  23. Cardinal Land ConservancyLoveland, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  24. Clermont Co Senior ServicesBatavia, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  25. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  26. Grace House IncAkron, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  27. Jewish Federation of Cleveland Mandel BuildingCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  28. Seeds of LiteracyCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  29. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Donation

    $30,000
  30. Sustainable Villages HondurasWashington, DC

    Donation

    $30,000
  31. Weta IncArlington, VA

    Donation

    $30,000
  32. Women Helping WomenCincinnati, OH

    Donation

    $30,000
  33. Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI

    Donation

    $25,000
  34. Shaker Schools FoundationShaker HTS, OH

    Donation

    $25,000
  35. Western Reserve Land ConservancyMoreland HLS, OH

    Donation

    $25,000
  36. Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $20,000
  37. Greater Milford Area Historical SocietyMilford, OH

    Donation

    $20,000
  38. New Bremen Historical AssocNew Bremen, OH

    Donation

    $20,000
  39. Zelie's HomeGarfield HTS, OH

    Donation

    $20,000
  40. Loss of Spouse SantuarySt Joseph, MO

    Donation

    $15,000
  41. Cleveland Ronald McDonald HouseCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $10,000
  42. Ding Darling Wildlife SocSanibel, FL

    Donation

    $10,000
  43. Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CA

    Donation

    $10,000
  44. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation FundSanibel, FL

    Donation

    $10,000
  45. US Swimming FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    Donation

    $10,000
  46. Valley View Nature PreserveMilford, OH

    Donation

    $10,000
  47. Uss Cleveland Legacy FoundCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $5,000
  48. Sanibel Captive Audubon SocietySanibel, FL

    Donation

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture3 grants $355,00030% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $300,00026% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter4 grants $120,00010% of the total
  4. Environment3 grants $80,0007% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $70,0006% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $60,0005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes6 grants $180,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio31 grants $1,940,000
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $230,000
  3. Kentucky2 grants $70,000
  4. Florida4 grants $58,000
  5. Alabama1 grant $30,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $30,000
  7. Michigan1 grant $25,000
  8. Missouri1 grant $15,000
  9. California1 grant $10,000
  10. Colorado1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John SauerlandTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Paul SauerlandTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Robert SauerlandTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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