Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $266,666 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$266,666
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$62,009
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 74 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 75 | $324,464 |
| 2025 | $266,666 | 9 | $62,009 |
How to apply
Ronald and Deborah Ratner 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 Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $21,666 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Annual fund | $150,000 |
| Brandeis University | President's discretionary fund | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General operating support fund | $25,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Annual fund | $16,666 |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | Support for defending children in immigration cases | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Park Synagogue | Ilana skoff memorial fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Ratner
Questions people ask
Does Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation give?
$266,666 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Ratner (Pres/Dir/Sec).
What does Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.