James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 20-8004503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | James & susan ratner scholarship | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Lobby renovation project fund | $100,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Operating support fund | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Humanitarian relief in gaza fund | $30,938 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Trustee appeal / chairman's challenge / dazzle challenge fund | $28,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Trustee fund | $25,000 |
| Health Equity Fund of Greater Ohio | Akron, OH | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Mq Foundation | New York, NY | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Campaign support | $25,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| University Circle Inc | Cleveland, OH | The circle fund | $25,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Center stage benefit | $22,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Humanitarian relief in gaza fund | $20,938 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Trustee annual campaign fund | $20,000 |
| Medwish International | Cleveland, OH | Medbash sponsorship fund | $20,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $16,667 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Ht Ministries | Burton, OH | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Israaid US | Beverly Hills, CA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Ohio Contemporary Ballet | Shaker Hts, OH | Spring fund | $10,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Beyond our walls fund | $10,000 |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $8,333 |
| Values-In-Action Foundation | Mayfield, OH | Values matter sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Music School Settlement | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Inn | Chagrin Falls, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Heritage award sponsorship fund | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Ilana skoff memorial fund | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Commanders for israel's security fund | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Commanders for israel's security fund | $5,000 |
| Sparkyouth NYC Inc | New York, NY | Sparkyouth awards benefit | $5,000 |
| The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation | East Hampton, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Uli Foundation | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | Lee fisher student success fund | $3,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $2,677 |
| Aclu of Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Community leadership award | $2,500 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Facing History & Ourselves National Fndn | Boston, MA | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Hanna Perkins School | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Independence Initiative Inc | Washington, DC | Democracy rising collaborative fund | $2,500 |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual meeting sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland Heights, OH | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $1,397 |
| Ohio Contemporary Ballet | Shaker Hts, OH | Spring fund | $1,100 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,026,950 | 70 |
| 2024 | $1,301,120 | 70 |
| 2023 | $1,062,639 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640829349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8004503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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