The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH EIN: 23-7218805

The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Established in 1973, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, arts and culture, health, and Jewish organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3K

-42.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

-99.4% YoY

Grant Count

-97.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-73.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner reported a distributable amount of $168 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily for education and Jewish organizations, with additional funding directed toward health organizations and musical arts associations. Its funding interests span:

Arts and culture
Performing arts and music
Education
Health and diseases/conditions
Religion, with particular focus on Judaism

Grantmaking

The foundation's giving has fluctuated significantly, with total grants and contributions declining from $290,024 in 2023 to $5,000 in 2024, representing a 98.3% decrease year-over-year.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. cities and states, including major metropolitan areas such as New York, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, with particular emphasis on Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.9M (86%)

New York $109K (5%)

District of Columbia $90K (4%)

New Jersey $25K (1%)

California $15K (1%)

Michigan $15K (1%)

Illinois $13K (1%)

Massachusetts $8K (0%)

+12 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AkronAlexandriaAmericusArlingtonAthertonAtlantaBaltimoreBeachwoodBeachwwodBoynton BeachBranfordBroadview HeightsBrooklynCarmelCarol StreamCevelandChagrin FallsChicagoClevelandCleveland Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,129	$5,401
Total Revenues	$5,117	$293,738
Total Expenses	$7,389	$397,655
Grants & Contributions	$5,000	$290,024
Investment Income	$117	$2,430

The foundation has experienced significant financial contraction, with revenues declining 98.3% from 2023 to 2024 and assets decreasing from $5,401 to $3,129 over the same period.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,129	$5,401	$1,044,505
Revenue	$5,117	$293,738	$1,949,181
Expenses	$7,389	$397,655	$1,264,663
Qualifying Distributions	$2,275	$396,555	$1,264,663
Net Investment Income	$117	$286,583	$411,768
Distributable Amount	$168	$446	$27,850

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

184 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cleveland Pops Orchestra ($2,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA BEACHWOOD, OH	ANNUAL FUND	$2,250

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by:

Albert B Ratner — President
Audrey G Ratner — Trustee
Brian Ratner — Trustee
Deborah Ratner Salzberg — Trustee

None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALBERT B RATNER	PRESIDENT	1	—
AUDREY G RATNER	TRUSTEE	1	—
BRIAN RATNER	TRUSTEE/TREASURER	1	—
DEBORAH RATNER SALZBERG	SECRETARY/TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner fund?

The foundation gives primarily for education and Jewish organizations, with additional funding directed toward health organizations and musical arts associations. Its funding interests span: • Arts and culture • Performing arts and music • Education • Health and diseases/conditions • Religion, with particular focus on Judaism

How do I apply for a grant from The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner?

**Recent Grant Activity:** • Cleveland Pops Orchestra received $2,250 for Annual Fund support (2024) **Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $3,129 (as of 2024) • Total giving: $2,250 (2024) • Total revenues: $5,117 (2024) • Total expenses: $7,389 (2024) The foundation's giving has fluctuated significantly, with total grants and contributions declining from $290,024 in 2023 to $5,000 in 2024, representing a 98.3% decrease year-over-year.

Where does The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner make grants?

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. cities and states, including major metropolitan areas such as New York, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, with particular emphasis on Ohio.

What size grants does The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner award?

In 2024, The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner awarded 1 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner reported a distributable amount of $168 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner's EIN?

The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7218805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.