Supporting the successful transition of the Cal Shakes scene shop (“The Shop”) from a department of California Shakespeare Theater (“Cal Shakes”) into its own standalone nonprofit.
To support Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ field leadership and its ability to respond, collaborate, partner and advocate for equitable, effective grantmaking practices.
To support PEAK Grantmaking’s field leadership and its ability to respond, collaborate, partner and advocate for equitable, effective grantmaking practices.
$1,200,000 for the Roxie Forever Campaign and $100,000 for general operations support of the new facility and staff.
To support Oakland’s second-leading educator preparation program, Alder Graduate School of Education, aligning with California’s new educator preparation standards for literacy instruction.
To support Rise East in meeting a $50M local match goal to unlock $50M in funding from Blue Meridian Group.
To support the Create CA Arts Now Program to expand public funding and access to arts education for all students, regardless of background or zip code.
To support the Huey P. Newton Foundation to advance the Black Panther Party Museum and preserve the Party’s legacy in Oakland and the national consciousness.
Afro-Play Oakland is an early learning program focused on Black families, offering Afrocentric playgroups for children ages zero to five in East and West Oakland. The grant supports their ability to provide high-quality, community-driven programming in a sacred space that fosters intergenerational healing and connection.
BANANAS, Inc. supports families and childcare providers with resources, referrals and professional development for informal care networks like Family Child Care (FCCs) and Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFNs). The grant supports their efforts to enhance professional development opportunities, early learning experiences and safe programming spaces for families and caregivers.
