Private foundation · EIN 20-8004524 · Shaker Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $575K total, median $3,600. 5% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$575K
Median grant
$3,600
Stays in OH
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonNorth Bethesda, MD2025 annual fund$250K
National Archives FoundationWashington, DCAnnual fund$60K
Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DCWashington, DCAnnual fund-$35,000 and the noseda era fund-$12,500$48K
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DCWashington, DCAnnual fund$40K
Federal City CouncilWashington, DCAnnual fund$25K
Independence Initiative IncWashington, DCDemocracy rising collaborative fund$20K
Brooklyn Community Housing & ServicesBrooklyn, NYAnnual fund$10K
Medstar HealthColumbia, MDAnnual fund$10K
Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DCMeditation garden fund$10K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAWharton school-urban research and education fund$10K
Ohr Kodesh CongregationChevy Chase, MDAnnual fund$9,000
The Washington BalletWashington, DCThe nutcracker tea party fund$6,900
City Kids Wilderness ProjectWashington, DCAnnual fund$5,000
DC Policy CenterWashington, DCAnnual fund$5,000
Fjc - Foundation of Donor Advised FundsNew York, NYAlma links$5,000
Park SynagoguePepper Pike, OHAnnual fund$5,000
Washington Performing Arts SocietyWashington, DC2025 annual fund auction consortium$4,595
Natl Symphony Orchestra Assoc of Washington DCWashington, DCAnnual fund$4,096
Jcrc of Greater WashingtonNorth Bethesda, MDAnnual fund$3,600
Maret SchoolWashington, DCGrandparent's fund$3,600
St Judes Children Research HospitalMemphis, TNAnnual fund$3,600
Urban Land InstituteWashington, DCAwards for excellence event-pacemaker co-sponsor fund$2,660
At the WellWashington, DCAnnual fund$2,500
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OHAnnual fund$2,500
Martha's Table IncWashington, DCAnnual fund$2,500
Mary's Center for Maternal & Child CareWashington, DCAnnual fund$2,500
N Street VillageWashington, DCAnnual fund$2,500
Washington Housing ConservancyWashington, DCAnnual fund$2,500
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOAnnual fund$2,500
Washington Performing Arts SocietyWashington, DC2025 annual fund$1,840
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYAnnual fund$1,800
Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DCRisa fund$1,800
Save a Child's Heart Foundation IncRockville, MDAnnual fund$1,800
Seeds of PeaceNew York, NYAnnual fund$1,800
Yad Yehuda of Greater WashingtonSilver Spring, MDAnnual fund$1,800
Yeshiva of Greater WashingtonSilver Spring, MDAnnual fund$1,800
All Faiths FoodbankSarasota, FLAnnual fund$1,000
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad IncBethesda, MDAnnual fund$1,000
The Seed FoundationWashington, DCAnnual fund$1,000
Wendt Center for Loss & HealingWashington, DCAnnual fund$1,000
Edens Community Enrichment FoundationColumbia, SCAnnual fund$600

By state: Maryland 8 · District of Columbia 22 · New York 4 · Pennsylvania 1 · Ohio 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shaker Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $575K across 41 grants, a median of $3,600.

Where does Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation give?

Maryland (8 grants), District of Columbia (22 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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