Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,291 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$575,291
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $560,957 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $418,895 | 32 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $560,957 | 39 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $575,291 | 41 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $279,000 |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $252,491 |
| New York | 4 | $18,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,600 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | 2025 annual fund | $250,000 |
| National Archives Foundation | Annual fund | $60,000 |
| Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DC | Annual fund-$35,000 and the noseda era fund-$12,500 | $47,500 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Federal City Council | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Independence Initiative Inc | Democracy rising collaborative fund | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing & Services | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Medstar Health | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Meditation garden fund | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Wharton school-urban research and education fund | $10,000 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | Annual fund | $9,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | The nutcracker tea party fund | $6,900 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| DC Policy Center | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| FJC - Foundation of Donor Advised Funds | Alma links | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | 2025 annual fund auction consortium | $4,595 |
| Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DC | Annual fund | $4,096 |
| JCRC of Greater Washington | Annual fund | $3,600 |
| Maret School | Grandparent's fund | $3,600 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Annual fund | $3,600 |
| Urban Land Institute | Awards for excellence event-pacemaker co-sponsor fund | $2,660 |
| At the Well | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Kenyon College | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| N Street Village | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington University | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | 2025 annual fund | $1,840 |
| Colgate University | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Risa fund | $1,800 |
| Save A Child's Heart Foundation Inc | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Seeds of Peace | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Annual fund | $1,800 |
| All Faiths Foodbank | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| The Seed Foundation | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Wendt Center for Loss & Healing | Annual fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah R Salzberg
- Michael Salzberg
Questions people ask
Does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation give?
$575,291 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah R Salzberg (Pres/Dir/Sec) and Michael Salzberg (Vp/Dir).
What does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and community development.