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Rainin Foundation Awards $820,000 In Dance And Theater Grants

08/04/2026 | Arts Foundation News

The Foundation awarded $820,000 to 35 small and mid-sized arts organizations through its New and Experimental Works Program.

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Trans Arts Community Care Fund Distributes $350,000 To Bay Area Organizations

07/28/2026 | Arts Blog

The fund celebrates the trans arts community’s ongoing cultural contributions that define the Bay Area as one of the most vibrant, inclusive and artistically bold regions in the world.

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Standing Firm In Our Values As America Turns 250

06/24/2026 | Blog

We are using this historic moment to honor the generosity that has guided and shaped our nation, and recognize the vital role philanthropy and nonprofits play in building a more fair and just future.

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