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We envision a world where all Oakland children read at or above grade level, no one suffers from Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Bay Area artists thrive.

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What We Fund

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What We’re Learning

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 Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of all our programs. Read more about our grant opportunities.

Foundation News & Stories

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Grant Opportunity For Temporary Public Art Projects 

05/07/2024 | Arts

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our Open Spaces Program from May 13 through June 10, 2024. This grantmaking program funds artist-driven temporary, place-based public art that engages communities in San Francisco and Oakland around issues relevant to them.

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Foundation Awards Over $626,000 in Education Grants

01/23/2024 | Education

2023 end-of-year Education grants support Oakland’s early learning ecosystem.

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Dr. David Artis Reflects On Advancing Cutting-Edge IBD Research

04/09/2024 | Health

Rainin Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Member Dr. David Artis’ groundbreaking research has been influential to understanding IBD. In this interview he talks about gut health and disease along with emerging opportunities to support innovation.

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