ABR Family Foundation No 1
ABR Family Foundation No 1 is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s campaign for Jewish needs and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s expansion and redesign campaign.
ABR Family Foundation No 1 at a glance
In short: ABR Family Foundation No 1 gave $386K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $193K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $386,499
- -58.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $193,250
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $193,250
- Total assets
- $479,975
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to ABR Family Foundation No 1
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3401 Tuttle Rd 350, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: (440) 345-3687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ABR Family Foundation No 1 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($303K). Together the top 2 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 74 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ABR Family Foundation No 1 gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2025) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | 2025 Campaign for Jewish Needs | $303,165 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc Cleveland, OH | Expansion Project and Museum 2.0 Redesign Campaign | $83,334 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,975 | $41,243 | $388,044 | $386,499 | 2 | $386,844 | $41,243 | $37,305 |
| 2024 | $826,776 | $100,134 | $931,577 | $928,926 | 5 | $929,151 | $100,134 | $70,089 |
| 2023 | $1,658,219 | $108,326 | $1,942,250 | $1,941,369 | 61 | $1,941,569 | $114,136 | $129,678 |
| 2022 | $3,492,143 | $49,845 | $1,073,322 | $1,073,000 | 5 | $1,073,200 | $49,845 | $207,396 |
| 2021 | $4,515,620 | $37,895 | $500,200 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,200 | $37,895 | $230,968 |
| 2020 | $4,977,925 | $-458,560 | $680,326 | $675,000 | 4 | — | $28,087 | $302,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ABR Family Foundation No 1 reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a community federation and a museum. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland says its mission includes promoting the well-being of its community and Jews worldwide, strengthening the Jewish community, and encouraging members to make the world better through tikkun olam.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported two grants totaling $386,499. The grants ranged from $83,334 to $303,165, with a median of $193,250.
The largest grant was $303,165 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for its 2025 Campaign for Jewish Needs. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. received $83,334 for its expansion project and Museum 2.0 redesign campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Albert Ratner as president/director and Audrey Ratner as vice president.
ABR Family Foundation No 1 is led by Albert Ratner, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert Ratner
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Ratner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about ABR Family Foundation No 1
How much does ABR Family Foundation No 1 give each year?
ABR Family Foundation No 1 gave $386K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $929K across 5 grants.
How large is ABR Family Foundation No 1?
ABR Family Foundation No 1 reported $480K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $387K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ABR Family Foundation No 1 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a community federation and a museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ABR Family Foundation No 1?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does ABR Family Foundation No 1 make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
What is ABR Family Foundation No 1's EIN?
ABR Family Foundation No 1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2436524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does ABR Family Foundation No 1 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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