Sauerland Foundation
Accepts applications
Sauerland Foundation is a private foundation in Milford, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $260,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.4 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$47.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 42 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 51 | $45.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 48 | $47.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sauerland Foundation PO Box 30335, Cincinnati, OH 45230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 247-2881, robsauerland@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | PCP |
| Restrictions | No restrictions on limitations on awards exist except applicant must be a qualified charity. |
What Sauerland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 31 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $230,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $58,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Breakthrough | Donation | $260,000 |
| Cleveland Foodbank | Donation | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Donation | $250,000 |
| Friends of Intergenerational School | Donation | $120,000 |
| Greater Cleve Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $100,000 |
| The Homeless Charity | Donation | $90,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation H&v | Donation | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Office of Philanthropy | Donation | $75,000 |
| University Hospitals Hhi | Donations | $75,000 |
| ACLU of Ohio Foundation | Donation | $60,000 |
| American Constitution Society | Donation | $60,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Donation | $60,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Haven Home LLC | Donation | $50,000 |
| American Humanist Association | Donation | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Works | Donation | $40,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Greater Cin | Donation | $40,000 |
| Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | Donation | $40,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively | Donation | $40,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Donation | $40,000 |
| Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Donation | $35,000 |
| Baker Hunt Art Center | Donation | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Donation | $30,000 |
| Clermont Co Senior Services | Donation | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Donation | $30,000 |
| Grace House Inc | Donation | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Mandel Building | Donation | $30,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Donation | $30,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Donation | $30,000 |
| Sustainable Villages Honduras | Donation | $30,000 |
| Weta Inc | Donation | $30,000 |
| Women Helping Women | Donation | $30,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Donation | $25,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Donation | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Donation | $20,000 |
| Greater Milford Area Historical Society | Donation | $20,000 |
| New Bremen Historical Assoc | Donation | $20,000 |
| Zelie's Home | Donation | $20,000 |
| Loss of Spouse Santuary | Donation | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Sauerland
- Paul Sauerland
- Robert Sauerland
Questions people ask
Does Sauerland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sauerland Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Sauerland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Sauerland (Trustee), Paul Sauerland (Trustee) and Robert Sauerland (Trustee).
What does Sauerland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and housing and homelessness.