Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 20-8004524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$575K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $9,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | 2025 annual fund | $250,000 |
| National Archives Foundation | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $60,000 |
| Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DC | Washington, DC | Annual fund-$35,000 and the noseda era fund-$12,500 | $47,500 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Federal City Council | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Independence Initiative Inc | Washington, DC | Democracy rising collaborative fund | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing & Services | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Medstar Health | Columbia, MD | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Meditation garden fund | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Wharton school-urban research and education fund | $10,000 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | Chevy Chase, MD | Annual fund | $9,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | The nutcracker tea party fund | $6,900 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| DC Policy Center | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Fjc - Foundation of Donor Advised Funds | New York, NY | Alma links | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | Washington, DC | 2025 annual fund auction consortium | $4,595 |
| Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DC | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $4,096 |
| Jcrc of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | Annual fund | $3,600 |
| Maret School | Washington, DC | Grandparent's fund | $3,600 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Annual fund | $3,600 |
| Urban Land Institute | Washington, DC | Awards for excellence event-pacemaker co-sponsor fund | $2,660 |
| At the Well | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| N Street Village | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | Washington, DC | 2025 annual fund | $1,840 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | Risa fund | $1,800 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington | Silver Spring, MD | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Silver Spring, MD | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| All Faiths Foodbank | Sarasota, FL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc | Bethesda, MD | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| The Seed Foundation | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Wendt Center for Loss & Healing | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Edens Community Enrichment Foundation | Columbia, SC | Annual fund | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,291 | 41 |
| 2024 | $560,957 | 39 |
| 2023 | $418,895 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600829349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8004524
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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