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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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Learn more about our grantmaking in the Arts, Education and Health.

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

Foundation News & Stories

Read the latest news from the Foundation and learn about the organizations we support.

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2024 Filmmaking Finalists Announced

11/13/2024 | Arts

Twenty-three filmmaking teams have been shortlisted as contenders to receive funding and professional support for their narrative projects.

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Rest And Care Awards For Education Honor BIPOC Women Leaders

10/29/2024 | Education

Lotus Bloom, Lead Liberated, Parent Voices Oakland, Oakland Literacy Coalition and The Teaching Well are recipients of the Rest and Care Award for Education.

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Inspiration And Fresh Ideas Mark Our 2024 Innovations Symposium

10/02/2024 | Health

Our 2024 Innovations Symposium drew 160 attendees for two days of cutting-edge research to accelerate improvements to patient health and well-being.

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