Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 20-8038060 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$62K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Annual fund | $150,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | President's discretionary fund | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support fund | $25,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $16,666 |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Franklin Grove, IL | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support for defending children in immigration cases | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Ilana skoff memorial fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,666 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,539,061 | 75 |
| 2023 | $1,558,665 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630829349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8038060
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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