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The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber

Sandusky, OH

Established in 1999 as a memorial to two young lives lost in a tragic accident, this Sandusky-based foundation supports nonprofits and governmental bodies in Erie County, Ohio through grants typically ranging from $3,000 to $15,000, with a particular focus on family support, education, youth development, and public safety initiatives. The foundation also administers a $5,000 annual scholarship for Erie County high school graduates pursuing undergraduate studies. Grant seekers should note the foundation's strong commitment to the local Sandusky and Erie County community and its emphasis on programs that help families develop skills, support youth potential, and create safe living environments.

The Mylander Fdn-2001

Sandusky, OH

The Mylander Foundation, established in 1987 by a Sandusky civic leader, supports charitable, educational, and community organizations primarily in Erie County, Ohio and the surrounding region with approximately $2.3 million distributed annually. Typical grants range from $1,000 to $790,000, with a median award of $6,000, across focus areas including education, human services, youth programming, and community initiatives. The foundation accepts applications from nonprofits and governmental agencies with distribution meetings held twice yearly in May and November.

David and Jacquie Clark Family Fund

Westlake, OH

Sidney Frohman Foundation

Sandusky, OH

The Sidney Frohman Foundation funds humanitarian needs, education, scholarships, and public-benefit projects, primarily in Erie County, Ohio; applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $9,000. It accepts requests by letter, email, or fax, with deadlines of April 30 and September 30.

Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray

Sandusky, OH

The Albert G & Olive H Schlink

Sandusky, OH

The Albert G. and Olive H. Schlink Foundation, established in 1966 by a physician and nurse, distributes over $1.3 million annually to support education, human services, wildlife, and philanthropy in North Central Ohio, particularly Erie and Huron counties. Typical grants range from approximately $1,400 to $135,000, with recent awards supporting habitat conservation, education foundations, and museums. The foundation prioritizes local organizations in Ohio while maintaining secondary giving interests in New York and Maryland.

The Murray & Murray Charitable

Sandusky, OH

The Bettcher Foundation

Vermilion, OH

Firelands Regional Medical Center

Sandusky, OH

Our mission is to be the healthcare provider of choice for physicians, their patients, our volunteers and employees as we strive together to improve the health and well being of those we serve.

Urban and Shelley Meyer Family

Sarasota, FL

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including churches, universities, and community groups, with the largest shares of 2024 grants going to Florida, Ohio, and South Carolina. Its 29 grants ranged from $50 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Yelp Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Yelp Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits addressing local community needs, including information access, education, local economic development, and freedom of expression. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3 to $50,000, with a median of $150. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

The Lozick Family Foundation

Pepper Pike, OH

This Ohio-based foundation, established in 2016 with nearly $279 million in assets, distributes approximately $15 million annually across healthcare, education, human services, and policy research, with median grants around $5,000 and a geographic focus on Cleveland and select areas in Florida, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. However, the foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications and only makes discretionary grants to preselected charitable organizations identified by its board of trustees.