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.
Resources To Support Nonprofits In The Current Landscape
02/05/2026 | Blog
The Rainin Foundation has compiled resources to help our grantees manage the evolving landscape and continue their vital work.
03/25/2026 | Arts
Three Foundation grantees share how they are building collective power through policy and advocacy, housing stability and a new cooperative model.
01/07/2026 | Education
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $999,391 in grants to ensure that Oakland’s youngest learners have access to culturally connected literacy and translanguaging practices.
04/01/2026 | Health
Three exceptional postdoctoral researchers will each receive a $300,000 grant, awarded over two years, to support their innovative biomedical research relevant to IBD.
Turning Points 2024
Our annual year in review report showcases the Foundation’s milestones, highlights pivotal moments or “turning points” and shares grantee stories from our Arts, Education and Health program areas.
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