Private foundation · EIN 82-3205874 · San Antonio, Texas · Religion

Ruah Retreat at the River

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $183K total, median $15K. 67% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$183K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rwanda ShinesSan Antonio, TXGeneral purpose$30K
Blueprint Ministries OrganizationColumbus, OHGeneral purpose$28K
Young LifeColoado Springs, COGeneral purpose$22K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral purpose$20K
Million Lives Genocide Relief Fund IncHouston, TXGeneral purpose$20K
Crestmont Christian Preparatory SchoolBoerne, TXGeneral purpose$20K
Churchill Baptist ChurchSan Antonio, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Any Woman CanSan Antonio, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Urban Hymnal IncConroe, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Mwana Villages US IncMountain Brook, ALGeneral purpose$5,250
Crestmont Prep Booster Club IncBoerne, TXGeneral purpose$5,000
Classical Music Institute CmiSan Antonio, TXGeneral purpose$3,500

By state: Texas 8 · Ohio 1 · Colorado 1 · North Carolina 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Ruah Retreat at the River is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Ruah Retreat at the River accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ruah Retreat at the River give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $183K across 12 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ruah Retreat at the River give?

Texas (8 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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