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About Us

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s approach to Arts, Education and Health grantmaking and the people that make this work possible.

Who We Are

Meet the Board members and staff who are at the core of our work.

What We Do

Read more about the mission, vision, values and history that drive our work.

Equity

Read about how we’re embedding equity in the way we work—from the staff we hire to how we invest and carry out our grantmaking.

Contact Us

Get in touch with a staff member or provide feedback for the Foundation by filling out our contact form.

Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a meaningful, mission-driven role? Explore opportunities to join the Kenneth Rainin Foundation team.

Annual Reports & Governance

We are committed to transparency. Explore our annual Year in Review reports, financials, and the policies and practices that guide our work.

Foundation News & Stories

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

Shelley Trott smiling at the camera.
Protecting The Freedom To Give [Video]

09/10/2025 | Foundation News

In this time of great need, it is critical that nonprofits and foundations maintain the freedom to give without government interference. We invite funders to join the Unite in Advance coalition.

Carissa Ibert, Liz O’Malley and Patrick Taylor seated together, smiling at the camera.
Welcoming New Talent To The Rainin Foundation

08/26/2025 | Blog Foundation News

We are pleased to welcome Liz O’Malley, Director of Arts Strategy & Ventures; Patrick Taylor, Grants Manager; and Carissa Ibert, Grants Associate.

Many hands with different skin tones raised in front of the American flag.
Standing Together For Freedoms That Define Us

06/23/2025 | Blog Foundation News

Unified action to protect our democracy is critical. We support the right to speak out, to gather peacefully and to champion causes we believe in.

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