About Us
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.
Who We Are
Meet the Board members and staff who are at the core of our work.
What We Fund
Learn more about our grantmaking in the Arts, Education and Health.
What We’re Learning
Read research and reports that share what we’re learning from our work with the communities we serve.
Grants
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.
Using Our Resources To Face The Challenges Ahead
01/30/2025 | Blog, Foundation News
The threats made during the campaign are real and upon us and we must protect the most vulnerable among us.
04/23/2025 | Arts
Meet the 2025 Rainin Fellows—Brenda Wong Aoki (Theater), Christy Chan (Public Space), Vanessa Sanchez (Dance) and Kyle Casey Chu AKA Panda Dulce (Film). Photos courtesy of the artists.
02/06/2025 | Education
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s new Education Program strategies embrace equity and center community knowledge.
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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