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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.

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Highlighting Philanthropy’s Role In Transforming This Moment

02/04/2026 | Foundation News

Shelley Trott, Executive Director, shares how the moment we are in sets the stage for a “Third Founding” that centers human dignity, agency and possibility.

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Using Our 2025 Response Fund To Defend, Unify And Uplift 

01/15/2026 | Foundation News

The Foundation’s $4 million Response Fund allowed for nimble, timely and strategic giving as we galvanized to support our communities and protect and defend human rights.

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Condemning Political Violence And Defending Free Speech

09/24/2025 | Blog Foundation News

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation joined over 160 foundations across the country in signing a statement condemning acts of political violence, attempts to exploit that violence to mischaracterize the good work of philanthropy and attacks on our fundamental freedoms.

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