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James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation: 70 grants to organizations, $1 million (tax year ended December 2025)
James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation, a private foundation in Shaker Heights, OH, paid 70 grants to organizations totaling $1,026,950 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on March 23, 2026. The largest was $250,000 to University Hospitals of Cleveland in Beachwood, OH for james & susan ratner scholarship.
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- EIN
- 208004503
- Based in
- Shaker Heights, OH
- Assets
- $2,624,443
- Grants paid
- $1,026,950
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed March 23, 2026, IRS object ID 202640829349100709. It reported $1,026,950 in grants paid; 70 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | James & susan ratner scholarship | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Lobby renovation project fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Operating support fund | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Humanitarian relief in gaza fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $30,938 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Trustee appeal / chairman's challenge / dazzle challenge fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $28,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Trustee fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Health Equity Fund of Greater Ohio | Akron, OH | Annual fund | Health care | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | Religion-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| MQ Foundation | New York, NY | Annual fund | Mental health and crisis intervention | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Campaign support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University Circle Inc | Cleveland, OH | The circle fund | Community improvement and capacity building | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Center stage benefit | Arts, culture and humanities | $22,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Humanitarian relief in gaza fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,938 | apps.irs.gov |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Trustee annual campaign fund | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medwish International | Cleveland, OH | Medbash sponsorship fund | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $16,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| HT Ministries | Burton, OH | Annual fund | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Israaid Us | Beverly Hills, CA | Annual fund | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | Religion-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ohio Contemporary Ballet | Shaker HTS, OH | Spring fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Physicians for Human Rights Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | Annual fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Beyond our walls fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $8,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Values-In-Action Foundation | Mayfield, OH | Values matter sponsorship | Education | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Music School Settlement | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hopewell Inn | Chagrin Falls, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Heritage award sponsorship fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Ilana skoff memorial fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Commanders for israel's security fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Commanders for israel's security fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sparkyouth Nyc Inc | New York, NY | Sparkyouth awards benefit | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation | East Hampton, NY | Annual fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Uli Foundation | Washington, DC | Annual fund | Social science | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland State University Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | Lee fisher student success fund | Education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $2,677 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aclu of Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Community leadership award | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Facing History & Ourselves National FNDN | Boston, MA | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hanna Perkins School | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Independence Initiative Inc | Washington, DC | Democracy rising collaborative fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual meeting sponsorship | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland Heights, OH | Annual fund | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | $1,397 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ohio Contemporary Ballet | Shaker HTS, OH | Spring fund | $1,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | East Hampton, NY | Operation cat | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooklyn Community Housing & Services | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dunham Tavern Museum | Cleveland, OH | Summer soiree fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | Annual fund | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Jewish Cemeteries | Cleveland, OH | Mayfield cemetery fund | Religion-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooklyn Community Housing & Services | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund | Human services | $800 | apps.irs.gov |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland, OH | Nicu family support fund | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 2, 2025, IRS object ID 202541229349102184. It reported $1,301,120 in grants paid; 70 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | Alzheimers discovery @ harrington discovery institute | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Campaign for jewish needs & the ukraine emergency relief fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $137,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland stands with israel | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $101,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Lobby renovation project | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 annual support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Cleveland, OH | The care. no matter what. celebration | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Davis hall project | $40,495 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | General operating support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | 2024 / 2025 synagogue support | $25,400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design Inc | New York, NY | Betty & max ratner gallery | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medisys Health Foundation | Richmond Hill, NY | Medisys fund | Health care | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Center stage benefit | Arts, culture and humanities | $22,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medwish International | Cleveland, OH | Medbash 2024 | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Ratner School | Pepper Pike, OH | Annual fund | Education | $18,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund fy2024 | $16,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | Albert b. ratner lifetime legacy award | $16,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Trustee annual fund | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | Religion-related | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Israel @ 75 | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| HT Ministries | Burton, OH | Annual fund | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Heritage award | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Physicians for Human Rights Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland, OH | Rainbow babies & children's ride the rainbow / raise the paddle donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Beyond our walls fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milestones Autism Resources | Warrensville HTS, OH | Annual fund | $8,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Park Synagogue | Pepper Pike, OH | 2024 annual fund | $8,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Washington, DC | 2024 annual support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Facing History & Ourselves National FNDN | Boston, MA | 25th anniversary benefit donations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hopewell Inn | Chagrin Falls, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Degenerate exhibition | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milestones Autism Resources | Warrensville HTS, OH | Reaching for the stars | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Commanders for israel's security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shaker Heights Development Corp | Shaker HTS, OH | Annual fund | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ratner School | Pepper Pike, OH | 2024 kaleidoscope fund | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Uli Foundation | Washington, DC | Marty stern fund & gene kohn fund | Social science | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | 70th annual humanitarian award | Education | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hanna Perkins School | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | Mental health and crisis intervention | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland State University Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | 2024 hall of fame | Education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | Deerfield Beach, FL | Annual fund | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aclu of Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Richard h. adler community leadership award | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Cleveland, OH | 25th anniv community outreach | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Facing History & Ourselves National FNDN | Boston, MA | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hanna Perkins School | Shaker Heights, OH | 2024 special events donations | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | Annual fund | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sparkyouth Nyc Inc | New York, NY | 30th anniversary awards benefit | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation | East Hampton, NY | Annual fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wingspan Care Group | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Ort award | $2,375 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | Wcpn 90.3 & wviz tv 25 annual fund | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland Heights, OH | Annual fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forward Assoc Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | Annual fund | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pelham Jewish Center | Pelham, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | Annual fund | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Jewish Cemeteries | Cleveland, OH | Mayfield cemetery | Religion-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Values-In-Action Foundation | Mayfield, OH | Celebration of goodness | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mt Sinai Health Care Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | Health care | $350 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $425,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $313,126 |
| Education | $88,250 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $62,500 |
| Religion-related | $52,000 |
| Health care | $50,350 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $33,500 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $30,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $1,922,061 |
| New York | $153,675 |
| District of Columbia | $87,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,000 |
| California | $43,334 |
| Connecticut | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | $10,000 |
| Alabama | $3,500 |
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Updated March 23, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.