The House of Ruach
Preselected recipients only
The House of Ruach is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,570 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,655 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,570
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,655
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,481 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $337,260 | 9 | $776,865 |
| 2023 | $62,910 | 7 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $101,481 | 13 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $136,570 | 15 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The House of Ruach says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The House of Ruach funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Hampshire. It also paid $4,118 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 4 | $35,796 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $23,141 |
| New York | 2 | $18,360 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,655 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lantos Foundation | Sponsorship for irf summit | $50,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative at Orange County | Grief and pastorial care programs & resources | $20,000 |
| RCCS Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society | 2025 annual campaign | $18,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of South Huntington Beach | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Muslim & Multifaith Womens Empowerment Council (Ammwec) | Muslim-jewish solidarity iftar | $10,000 |
| B'nai Brith Youth Organization | General operating to support the growth and development of bbyo in orange county | $10,000 |
| Rabbi Shalom Rosenfeld - Chabad Esra | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Donorschooseorg | Donation of holocaust books to 5 classrooms | $2,655 |
| Emet Online | Sponsorship for rays of light in the darkness annual dinner | $2,580 |
| Individual | Tuition and travel for noel march participation in university of virgina program in poland | $2,500 |
| Bnai David Judea Congregation | Sponsorship for annual dinner | $616 |
| Hillel Organization | General campaign donation | $561 |
| Chabad Esra | Donation of hot plates | $518 |
| Jewish National Fund | General donation | $360 |
| Global Jewish Future | General funds donation | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwen Hecht MFT PHD
- Donald Doc Hecht
- Adam G Reingold
Questions people ask
Does The House of Ruach accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The House of Ruach give?
$136,570 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,655.
Who runs The House of Ruach?
Its 2025 filing lists Gwen Hecht MFT PHD (Chairwoman and Secretary), Donald Doc Hecht (Treasurer) and Adam G Reingold (Ceo and President).
What does The House of Ruach fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.