Since the beginning, my father’s values and entrepreneurial spirit have guided our work. He believed in listening and working with others to accelerate progress. Early on, he pioneered ergonomic improvements to the indispensable pipette. He drew on those same instincts to build a successful business and pursue other ventures. Above all, Kenneth Rainin relished the promise of innovation to enhance lives.

These and other defining characteristics—like collaboration and creativity—have shaped the Foundation’s work in the Arts, Education and Health. We embrace curiosity and listening to learn with and from the communities we serve. And, as we think about the past ten years, we reflect on how we work to reveal how we can make an even greater impact.

In our second decade, we’ll continue to pursue transformative moments that change lives by championing our grantees and working closely with our partners and funding peers. We know that for every challenge we see, there are people who are designing novel strategies to solve problems, building partnerships to advance change, and opening doors to creative alternatives and new possibilities.