The Mylander FDN-2001
Accepts applications
The Mylander FDN-2001 is a private foundation in Sandusky, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $204,861. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$204,861
- Assets$29.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 85 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 78 | $29.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric M Muehlhauser 165 E Washington Row, Sandusky, OH 44870 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 625-8324 |
| What to submit, 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mylander FDN-2001 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 77 | $1.3 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $40,972 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firelands Regional Medical Center | Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines | $204,861 |
| Sandusky Board of Education | Funds for the operating expenses ofthe sandusky elementary schools | $109,259 |
| Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc | Scholarships for erie ctyresidents attending bgsu | $109,259 |
| City of Sandusky | Purchase trees or other improvements to city parks and oakland cemetery | $109,259 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Theatre reconstructionand renovation | $100,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Funds for such purposesas its governing body determines | $68,287 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Child care resource centerstuition assistance program | $50,000 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Theatre renovation preservation expenses | $50,000 |
| Family Health Services | Medical center rebuilding& reconstruction | $50,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Funds for such purposesas its governing bodydetermines | $40,972 |
| At Still University | Funds for such purposes as its governing bodydetermines | $40,972 |
| Sandusky Blue Streaks Boosters Club | Strobel field turf project | $33,333 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky recreationcenter tennis courts | $25,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Kelleys island quinn preserveextension land purchase | $15,000 |
| Erie County Public Defender | Project strength parentadvocate services | $15,000 |
| Sandusky Fire Department | Digital fire extinguisher system | $14,400 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Books for erie county children | $13,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | 2024-2025 concert season & americanpops concert tickets for veterans | $12,800 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food assistance forerie county residents | $12,000 |
| Milan Historical Museum Inc | Inspired outdoorsensory and music garden | $11,939 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Audio visual equipment | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services | Patient servicesprogram | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Inc of Erie County | My choice food pantry | $10,000 |
| City of Vermilion | Main street beachand park project | $10,000 |
| Bayshore Counseling Services | Services provided to clientswith financial barriers to services | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Inc of Erie County | Food and personal hygieneitems for its choice pantry | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Emergency social servicesprogram and homelessnessprevention | $10,000 |
| United Way of Erie County | Income tax return program& other direct servicesprograms | $10,000 |
| Friends of Erie Metroparks | Education mural | $8,750 |
| American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter | Erie county blooddonation drives | $8,613 |
| Erie Residential Living | Technology enhancement | $8,134 |
| Bayview Parks & Recreation | Playground improvements | $8,119 |
| Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry | Food, cleaning and hygiene items for theirclients and refrigerator | $7,949 |
| Campbell Christian Community Center | Community playgroundimprovement project | $7,650 |
| Sandusky CP Museum Inc | Cedar point historical itemsand printing costs for its museum | $6,300 |
| Erie County Agricultural Society | Building improvements | $6,000 |
| Friends of Huron Public Library | Awe all-in-one computer | $5,208 |
| Ability Works Inc | Ventilation systemenhancements for itsbuilding | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo | Sandusky furnitureministry | $5,000 |
| Erie Metro Live Steamers | Railroad ties andscrews replacements | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Civista Bank
- Eric Muehlhauser
- Dennis Murrary Jr
- Stephanie Mora Walls
- Paula Rengel
- Tom Patterson
- Judith Kuns
- Julie Eastlake
- Jim Miller
- Steve Poggialii
Questions people ask
Does The Mylander FDN-2001 accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment.
How much does The Mylander FDN-2001 give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mylander FDN-2001?
Its 2024 filing lists Civista Bank (Trustee), Eric Muehlhauser (Distribuiton Committee Member), Dennis Murrary Jr (Distribution Committee Member) and Stephanie Mora Walls (Distribution Committee Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Mylander FDN-2001 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.