The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund
To further the charitable, educational and religious purposes of the jewish federation of cleveland ("federation").
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund at a glance
In short: The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund gave $647K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $92K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $647,162
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $92,452
- Median grant
- $9,600
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($587K). Together the top 7 received $647K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $647K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Foundation Dissolution Fund | $587,162 |
| Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland Ohio Independence, OH | Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress | $9,600 |
| Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | Emergency assistance for bright beginnings' clients in financial distress | $9,600 |
| Merrick House Inc Cleveland, OH | Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress | $9,600 |
| Near West Side Multi-Service Corporation Cleveland, OH | Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress | $9,600 |
| Preterm Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress | $9,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $585,255 | $650,912 | $647,162 | 7 | $2,875 |
| 2024 | $65,656 | $61,832 | $62,550 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $66,374 | $60,964 | $48,150 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $53,560 | $60,193 | $62,550 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $46,317 | $60,150 | $62,550 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $48,717 | $60,509 | $62,550 | — | — | — |
About The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund is a public charity, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $647K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund is led by Melanie Halvorson, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Halvorson
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen F. Ratner
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mozelle Jackson
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika B. Rudin-Luria
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M. Garson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Blumenthal
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Kaliff
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindee Fredman
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Barry Reis (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Hedy Milgrom (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Hoffner (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
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 The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund
How much does The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund give each year?
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund gave $647K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's typical grant size?
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's median grant in 2025 was $9,600, and its average grant was $92,452, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund give grants?
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Assistance for Clients in Financial Distress" (5 grants).
Who are The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's largest grantees?
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($587,162), Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland Ohio ($12,000) and Catholic Charities Corporation ($9,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's EIN?
The Harry Ratner Human Services Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1360076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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