The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 20-8004682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,750
Total assets$882K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,370 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
60% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $30,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Presencing Institute | Boston, MA | Prism project | $20,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Nexus initiative | $10,000 |
| Presencing Institute | Boston, MA | Prism project | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel - Jafi | New York, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | Kvutzat reut | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Gross Schechter Day School | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $3,750 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | Jewish people policy plan institute | $3,750 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,630 |
| Apollo's Fire the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra | Cleveland Heights, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Encounter Programs Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,370 |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Honoring park's clergy 2025 | $1,620 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing & Services | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Ramapo for Children Inc | Rhinebeck, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,120 | 20 |
| 2024 | $697,882 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,196,241 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600829349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8004682
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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