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James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SHAKER HTS, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $874K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Ohio. According to available records, James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation has made 409 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $279K in 2020 to $1M in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 148 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 126 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 409 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, NY, DC.
James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.8M across 409 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K.
James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James And Susan Ratner Family Foundation is headquartered in SHAKER HTS, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN RATNER | PRES/DIR/SEC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JAMES RATNER | VP/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$227K
Distribution Amount
$144K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
409
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
126
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELANDJAMES & SUSAN RATNER SCHOLARSHIP | BEACHWOOD, OH | $250K | 2025 |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ARTLOBBY RENOVATION PROJECT FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $100K | 2025 |
| PARK SYNAGOGUEOPERATING SUPPORT FUND | PEPPER PIKE, OH | $60K | 2025 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELANDANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $35K | 2025 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELANDHUMANITARIAN RELIEF IN GAZA FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $31K | 2025 |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATIONTRUSTEE APPEAL / CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE / DAZZLE CHALLENGE FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $29K | 2025 |
| HEALTH EQUITY FUND OF GREATER OHIOANNUAL FUND | AKRON, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| MQ FOUNDATIONANNUAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $25K | 2025 |
| MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATIONANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| NEW ISRAEL FUNDCAMPAIGN SUPPORT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25K | 2025 |
| J STREET EDUCATION FUNDANNUAL FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $25K | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INCTHE CIRCLE FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| MEDWISH INTERNATIONALMEDBASH SPONSORSHIP FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20K | 2025 |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYTRUSTEE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20K | 2025 |
| HAMMER MUSEUMANNUAL FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $17K | 2025 |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INCANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $15K | 2025 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION INCANNUAL FUND | FAIRFIELD, CT | $15K | 2025 |
| OHIO CONTEMPORARY BALLETSPRING FUND | SHAKER HTS, OH | $10K | 2025 |
| ISRAAID USANNUAL FUND | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $10K | 2025 |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUMBEYOND OUR WALLS FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $10K | 2025 |
| PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INCANNUAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10K | 2025 |
| HT MINISTRIESANNUAL FUND | BURTON, OH | $10K | 2025 |
| VALUES-IN-ACTION FOUNDATIONVALUES MATTER SPONSORSHIP | MAYFIELD, OH | $6K | 2025 |
| BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCHANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELANDANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| CLEVELAND KIDS' BOOK BANKANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INCCOMMANDERS FOR ISRAEL'S SECURITY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $5K | 2025 |
| CLEVELAND MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENTANNUAL FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| HOPEWELL INNANNUAL FUND | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGEHERITAGE AWARD SPONSORSHIP FUND | BEACHWOOD, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| SPARKYOUTH NYC INCSPARKYOUTH AWARDS BENEFIT | NEW YORK, NY | $5K | 2025 |
| THE ELLEN P HERMANSON FOUNDATIONANNUAL FUND | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $5K | 2025 |
| ULI FOUNDATIONANNUAL FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $5K | 2025 |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCLEE FISHER STUDENT SUCCESS FUND | CLEVELAND, OH | $3K | 2025 |
| FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES NATIONAL FNDNANNUAL FUND | BOSTON, MA | $3K | 2025 |
| HANNA PERKINS SCHOOLANNUAL FUND | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $3K | 2025 |
| INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE INCDEMOCRACY RISING COLLABORATIVE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $3K | 2025 |
| ORT AMERICAANNUAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $3K | 2025 |
| SHAKER SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONANNUAL FUND | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $3K | 2025 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE INCANNUAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $3K | 2025 |
CLEVELAND, OH
CINCINNATI, OH
DUBLIN, OH