The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH EIN: 20-8004682

The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2008 and based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. As a 501(c)(3) private nonoperating foundation, it supports educational, cultural, and philanthropic initiatives primarily in the Midwest and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

-37.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$698K

-41.7% YoY

Grant Count

+6.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-45.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services
Arts and culture, particularly performing arts and music

The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting The Lillian & Betty Ratner School and Jewish community initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation has funded 53 grants to 32 recipients across its history.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts, with particular concentration in the Cleveland area.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $2.4M (73%)

New York $386K (12%)

Massachusetts $192K (6%)

Illinois $105K (3%)

District of Columbia $73K (2%)

California $63K (2%)

Pennsylvania $50K (2%)

New Jersey $3K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Cities

BeachwoodBostonBrooklynChicagoClevelandCleveland HeightsColumbusEvanstonLongboat KeyLos AngelesMayfieldMillburnNew YorkPelhamPepper PikePhiladelphiaPontiacRhinebeckRichmond HillShaker Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $1,130,640
Total revenues: $28,430
Total expenses: $698,116
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,130,640	$1,800,326	$2,908,848
Revenue	$28,430	$93,850	$234,270
Expenses	$698,116	$1,202,372	$31,468
Qualifying Distributions	$698,116	$1,196,306	$27,113
Net Investment Income	$28,430	$93,283	$230,629
Distributable Amount	$67,485	$117,458	$141,149

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($76,250), Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($56,000), Musical Arts Association ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
APOLLO'S FIRE THE CLEVELAND BAROQUE ORCHESTRA CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH	ANNUAL FUND	$1,000
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HOUSING & SERVICES BROOKLYN, NY	ANNUAL FUND	$1,000
CLEVELAND FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH	EAST 66TH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT	$18,750
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC CLEVELAND, OH	2024 HALL OF FAME	$3,000
ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS INC NEW YORK, NY	ANNUAL FUND	$5,000
FRIENDS OF BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ARTS & DESIGN INC NEW YORK, NY	BETTY & MAX RATNER GALLERY	$25,000
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF CLEVELAND PEPPER PIKE, OH	ANNUAL FUND	$1,000
GLOBAL CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH	2024 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
GLOBAL CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH	2024 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
GROSS SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL PEPPER PIKE, OH	ANNUAL FUND	$3,750

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES A RATNER	DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
ILANA HOROWITZ RATNER	PRESIDENT, SEC, DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services • Arts and culture, particularly performing arts and music The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting The Lillian & Betty Ratner School and Jewish community initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $697,882 • Number of grants made: 43+ grants • Typical award range: $180,000–$250,000 **Recent Grants (2024)** • Jewish Federation of Cleveland (Cleveland Stands With Israel): $76,250 • Jewish Federation of Cleveland (Campaign for Jewish Needs & Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund): $56,000 • The Cleveland Orchestra (Annual Fund): $55,000 • The Lillian & Betty Ratner School (Annual Fund): $18,750 The foundation has funded 53 grants to 32 recipients across its…

Where does The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts, with particular concentration in the Cleveland area.

What size grants does The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $698K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation's EIN?

The Horowitz Ratner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8004682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.