The Mylander Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Sandusky, Ohio. Established in 1987 by George Mylander, a lifelong Sandusky resident and public servant, the foundation was created as a vehicle for intelligent philanthropic investment in local charitable, educational, civic, governmental, and religious organizations. The foundation continues this mission following George Mylander's death in 2016.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.8M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-40.4% YoY
Grant Count
78
-8.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-35.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Mylander Foundation supports charitable, educational, scientific, literary, religious, and civic organizations in Erie County, Ohio and the surrounding region. The foundation's basic goals remain constant despite program objectives that have evolved to address changing societal opportunities and problems.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Youth services programming and supplies
- Community initiatives and volunteer programs
Grantmaking
The foundation is required by its governing instrument to make annual grants to seven organizations that were important to George Mylander's life:
Grant Range
$6,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus: Erie County, Ohio and the surrounding region
Secondary focus: Ohio and Missouri
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets (2024): $24,767,136
Total Giving (2024): $2,302,208
Total Revenues (2024): $2,331,270
Total Expenses (2024): $1,627,644
Staff: 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,767,136 | $24,067,641 | $25,319,217 |
| Revenue | $2,331,270 | $1,310,096 | $1,078,521 |
| Expenses | $1,627,644 | $2,555,226 | $1,420,888 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,449,608 | $2,380,878 | $1,228,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,158,843 | $1,148,550 | $920,935 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,413,721 | $1,342,656 | $1,402,687 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Mylander Fdn-2001
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS MURRARY JR | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| STEPHANIE MORA WALLS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| PAULA RENGEL | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE ADVISOR | 1 | $500 |
| TOM PATTERSON | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| JUDITH KUNS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| JULIE EASTLAKE | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| JIM MILLER | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $250 |
| STEVE POGGIALII | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $250 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation regularly announces grant opportunities and accepts applications from nonprofits. Recent notable grants include:
Mylander Foundation seeks grant recipients | Sandusky Register Money to be$790,000 to Sandusky Education Foundation for the Sandusky Aquatic Center project (2023)
Mylander Foundation seeks grant recipients | Sandusky Register Money to be$204,861 to Firelands Regional Medical Center (2024)
$33,333 to Sandusky Blue Streak Boosters Club for the Strobel Field Turf project (2023)
$5,000 to Leadership Erie County for Erie Metroparks Tree of Life items (2023)
The foundation maintains an open application process with grant deadlines and distribution meetings scheduled in May and November annually.
Mylander Foundation seeks grant recipients | Sandusky Register Money to beSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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