The Albert B & Audrey G Ratner
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
1
-97.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-73.9% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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