The Brian Ratner Foundation
Invitation OnlyShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 20-5983302 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$307K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$802K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
86% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Symphony Association | Dallas, TX | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Cu-Anschutz fund for excellence and UC health greatest needs fund | $41,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $30,000 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation | New York, NY | 2025 rock hall induction ceremony | $26,000 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek | Vail, CO | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Albert Lea, MN | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| American Symphony Orchestra League | New York, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| University School | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Dallas, TX | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation Serving Boulder County | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Cu Boulder Hillel Foundation | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund | Elmhurst, IL | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | Annual fund | $1,250 |
| Belmont Child Care Association Inc | Elmont, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Boulder Rural Firefighter Foundation | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Voilence | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Colorado Chautauqua Association | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Del Mar Foundation | Del Mar, CA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Edwin J Gregson Foundation | Arcadia, CA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Racing | Saratoga Springs, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| One Laptop Per Child Foundation | Miami, FL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| One Love Foundation Iho Yeardley Love | Baltimore, MD | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Race Track Chaplaincy of America New York Division | Elmont, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Rex Foundation | San Anselmo, CA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| The Ryan Anthony Foundation | Dallas, TX | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| There With Care | Boulder, CO | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Torrey Pines Conservancy | Del Mar, CA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | Washington, DC | United to beat malaria | $1,000 |
| Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation | Dallas, TX | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity | Evergreen, CO | Annual fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,250 | 45 |
| 2024 | $364,988 | 55 |
| 2023 | $435,250 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600839349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5983302
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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