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Sauerland Foundation is a private corporation based in MILFORD, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Franz L Sauerland. It holds total assets of $28.8M. Annual income is reported at $16.7M. Total assets have grown from $3.1M in 2011 to $19.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Sauerland Foundation has made 99 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $261K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $110K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, California, Vermont, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Sauerland Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, CA, VT.
Sauerland Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 99 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $110K.
No restrictions on limitations on awards exist except applicant must be a qualified charity.
Sauerland Foundation is headquartered in MILFORD, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sauerland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Sauerland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Sauerland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$19.7M
Fair Market Value
$28.9M
Net Worth
$19.7M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$12.7M
Net Investment Income
$155K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $19.4M
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Life CollaborativeDONATION | Chagrin Falls, OH | $110K | 2022 |
| Friends Of BreakthroughDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $60K | 2022 |
| Cleveland Museum Of ArtDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $60K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Intergenerational SchoolDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| Trees For The FutureDONATION | Silver Springs, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| One Tree PlantedDONATION | Shelburne, VT | $40K | 2022 |
| Cleveland FoodbankDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $35K | 2022 |
| Sonlight PowerDONATION | Milford, OH | $30K | 2022 |
| Plant With PurposeDONATION | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Greater Cleve Habitat For HumanityDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $25K | 2022 |
| Western Reserve Land ConservancyDONATION | Moreland Hills, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| Shaker Schools FoundationDONATION | Shaker Heights, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Greater Milford Area HistoricalDONATION | Milford, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Natun GuatemalaDONATION | Laguna Beach, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyDONATION | Sanibel, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Future InstituteDONATION | Schaumburg, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Freestore FoodbankDONATION | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Youth ServiceDONATION | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| The Haven Home LlcDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation FundDONATION | Cape Coral, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Cardinal Land ConservancyDONATION | Milford, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Leelanau ConservancyDONATION | Leland, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Edwins FoundationDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of ClevelandDONATION | Beachwood, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncDONATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| MedwishDONATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2022 |
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