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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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Foundation News & Stories

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Funding Opportunity For Temporary Public Art Projects

04/29/2026 | Arts

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our Open Spaces Program from May 13 through June 10, 2026.

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Foundation Awards Over $5.8 Million In Education Grants

05/19/2026 | Education

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $5,864,622 in Education grants in March to launch Accelerating Literacy Leadership.

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Foundation Awards Over $4 Million To IBD Researchers

07/22/2026 | Health

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation has awarded nearly $4.6 million through our Innovator Awards Program.

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