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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-1945747

The Mylander FDN-2001

A private foundation in Sandusky, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 78 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Eric M Muehlhauser
165 E Washington Row
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-8324
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.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,372,219

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $24,767,136

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,302,208

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $24,067,641

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,156,715

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $25,319,217

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,831,597

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $25,661,584

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,280,333

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $24,954,343

Grants paid in 2024

78 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky, OH

    Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines

    $204,861
  2. Sandusky Board of EducationSandusky, OH

    Funds for the operating expenses ofthe sandusky elementary schools

    $109,259
  3. Bowling Green State University Foundation IncBowling Green, OH

    Scholarships for erie ctyresidents attending bgsu

    $109,259
  4. City of SanduskySandusky, OH

    Purchase trees or other improvements to city parks and oakland cemetery

    $109,259
  5. Sandusky State TheatreSandusky, OH

    Theatre reconstructionand renovation

    $100,000
  6. Grace Episcopal ChurchSandusky, OH

    Funds for such purposesas its governing body determines

    $68,287
  7. Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OH

    Child care resource centerstuition assistance program

    $50,000
  8. Sandusky State TheatreSandusky, OH

    Theatre renovation preservation expenses

    $50,000
  9. Family Health ServicesSandusky, OH

    Medical center rebuilding& reconstruction

    $50,000
  10. Firelands Symphony OrchestraHuron, OH

    Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines

    $40,972
  11. At Still UniversityKirksville, MO

    Funds for such purposes as its governing bodydetermines

    $40,972
  12. Sandusky Blue Streaks Boosters ClubSandusky, OH

    Strobel field turf project

    $33,333
  13. Sandusky Education FoundationSandusky, OH

    Sandusky recreationcenter tennis courts

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

    Kelleys island quinn preserveextension land purchase

    $15,000
  15. Erie County Public DefenderSandusky, OH

    Project strength parentadvocate services

    $15,000
  16. Sandusky Fire DepartmentSandusky, OH

    Digital fire extinguisher system

    $14,400
  17. Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OH

    Books for erie county children

    $13,000
  18. Firelands Symphony OrchestraHuron, OH

    2024-2025 concert season & americanpops concert tickets for veterans

    $12,800
  19. Second Harvest Food BankLorain, OH

    Food assistance forerie county residents

    $12,000
  20. Milan Historical Museum IncMilan, OH

    Inspired outdoorsensory and music garden

    $11,939
  21. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioLorain, OH

    Audio visual equipment

    $10,000
  22. Cancer ServicesSandusky, OH

    Patient servicesprogram

    $10,000
  23. Care and Share Inc of Erie CountySandusky, OH

    My choice food pantry

    $10,000
  24. City of VermilionVermilion, OH

    Main street beachand park project

    $10,000
  25. Bayshore Counseling ServicesSandusky, OH

    Services provided to clientswith financial barriers to services

    $10,000
  26. Care and Share Inc of Erie CountySandusky, OH

    Food and personal hygieneitems for its choice pantry

    $10,000
  27. Salvation ArmySandusky, OH

    Emergency social servicesprogram and homelessnessprevention

    $10,000
  28. United Way of Erie CountySandusky, OH

    Income tax return program& other direct servicesprograms

    $10,000
  29. Friends of Erie MetroparksHuron, OH

    Education mural

    $8,750
  30. American Red Cross North Central Ohio ChapterSandusky, OH

    Erie county blooddonation drives

    $8,613
  31. Erie Residential LivingSandusky, OH

    Technology enhancement

    $8,134
  32. Bayview Parks & RecreationSandusky, OH

    Playground improvements

    $8,119
  33. Huron Helping Hands Food PantryHuron, OH

    Food, cleaning and hygiene items for theirclients and refrigerator

    $7,949
  34. Campbell Christian Community CenterSandusky, OH

    Community playgroundimprovement project

    $7,650
  35. Sandusky CP Museum IncSandusky, OH

    Cedar point historical itemsand printing costs for its museum

    $6,300
  36. Erie County Agricultural SocietySandusky, OH

    Building improvements

    $6,000
  37. Friends of Huron Public LibraryHuron, OH

    Awe all-in-one computer

    $5,208
  38. Ability Works IncSandusky, OH

    Ventilation systemenhancements for itsbuilding

    $5,000
  39. Catholic Charities Diocese of ToledoToledo, OH

    Sandusky furnitureministry

    $5,000
  40. Erie Metro Live SteamersSandusky, OH

    Railroad ties andscrews replacements

    $5,000
  41. Harbourtown Fines Arts CenterVermilion, OH

    Inclusive summer theatre camp

    $5,000
  42. James H McBride ArboretumHuron, OH

    Accessibilityproject

    $5,000
  43. Kinship IncHuron, OH

    Camera system upgradesand computer additions

    $5,000
  44. Anthony's VillaSandusky, OH

    Respite services improvements

    $5,000
  45. Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OH

    Kelleys island scheele naturepreserve trail improvements

    $5,000
  46. Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OH

    Community links internship program

    $5,000
  47. Flat Rock Homes IncFlat Rock, OH

    Seybert centerfurnishings & equipment

    $5,000
  48. Huron Helping Hands Food PantryHuron, OH

    Permits, drawings andarchiteccts fees for itsbuilding renovation

    $5,000
  49. United Church HomesSandusky, OH

    Engaged services coordination program

    $5,000
  50. Back to the WildCastalia, OH

    Wildlife enclosureupdates

    $4,926
  51. Deyons JordansSandusky, OH

    Purchase shoesfor underprivileged children

    $4,800
  52. Margaretta TWP Firefighters AssociationCastalia, OH

    Multi-purposerescue tool

    $4,650
  53. Sandusky Choral SocietySandusky, OH

    Christmas 2024concert

    $4,225
  54. Erie County Health DepartmentSandusky, OH

    Community wellnessresource kits

    $4,000
  55. Huron Public LibraryHuron, OH

    Youth services programming and supplies

    $4,000
  56. Bellevue Historical SocietyBellevue, OH

    Purchase & installation ofsubfloor at tremont house

    $4,000
  57. Terra College FoundationFremont, OH

    Music industry workshopseries supplies, servicesand capital improvements

    $3,700
  58. Sandusky Choral SocietySandusky, OH

    Purchase of music andperformance clothing

    $3,500
  59. Deyons JordansSandusky, OH

    Shoes for underprivilegedchildren

    $3,191
  60. Caryl Crane Youth TheatreSandusky, OH

    Play productioncosts

    $3,000
  61. Humane Society of Erie CountySandusky, OH

    Dryer ground project

    $3,000
  62. Boots to Grasses Therapeutic HorsemanshipBerlin Heights, OH

    Purchase therapy horse

    $3,000
  63. Huron Public LibraryHuron, OH

    Aunt flow program

    $2,967
  64. Erie County Senior CenterSandusky, OH

    Meals on wheelsequipment replacement

    $2,865
  65. Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OH

    Youth advisory councilgrant making program

    $2,500
  66. Huron Community ServicesHuron, OH

    Huron dial-a-ridetransportation costs

    $2,500
  67. Back to the WildCastalia, OH

    Animal enclosureswiring upgrades

    $2,209
  68. Firelands Historical SocietyNorwalk, OH

    Museum improvementsand enhancements

    $2,072
  69. Bellevue Society for the ArtsBellevue, OH

    Stage lightingupgrades

    $2,002
  70. Erie Shore Network IncSandusky, OH

    Arts and craftsinstructor

    $2,000
  71. Girl Scouts of North East OhioMacedonia, OH

    Meeting supplies transportationcosts, awards and incentivesfor erie county girl scouts

    $2,000
  72. Sandusky Concert AssociationSandusky, OH

    Cole berger concertartist fee

    $2,000
  73. Citizens Ambulance Service IncWakeman, OH

    Training room equipment

    $1,900
  74. Friends of Ritter Public LibraryVermilion, OH

    Fire blankets

    $1,496
  75. Huron County Youth Soccer ClubNorwalk, OH

    Purchase rolling goal

    $1,200
  76. Christ Episcopal ChurchHuron, OH

    Defibrillator

    $1,000
  77. Bellevue Society for the ArtsBellevue, OH

    Play production costs

    $867
  78. Safe Harbour Domestic Violence ShelterSandusky, OH

    Brochures and pocketcardsprinting costs

    $585

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Sandusky State TheatreSandusky, OH

    Theatre reconstructionand renovation

    $800,000
  2. Erie County Community FoundationSandusky, OH

    Childcare resource centertuition assistance program

    $100,000
  3. Family Health ServicesSandusky, OH

    Building reconstructionand renovation

    $50,000
  4. Sandusky Education FoundationSandusky, OH

    Sandusky recreation centertennis courts

    $50,000
  5. Sandusky Public LibrarySandusky, OH

    Roof replacement

    $50,000
  6. Sandusky Blue Streak Booster ClubSandusky, OH

    Strobel field turfproject

    $33,334

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health3 grants $216,76131% of the total
  2. Arts and culture12 grants $192,90528% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $139,46720% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $70,50010% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  6. Human services3 grants $12,9912% of the total
  7. 7 other causes11 grants $48,9857% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio77 grants $1,331,247
  2. Missouri1 grant $40,972

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

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

  • Civista BankTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $145,620
  • Eric MuehlhauserDISTRIBUITON COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dennis Murrary JrDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Stephanie Mora WallsDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Paula RengelDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE ADVISOR Hours 1Pay $500
  • Tom PattersonDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Judith KunsDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Julie EastlakeDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Jim MillerDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $250
  • Steve PoggialiiDISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 1Pay $250

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