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3Ls Academy

Project Title: 3Ls’ Programming & Expansion
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $480,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

AfroSolo Theatre Company

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. AfroSolo Theatre Company nurtures and presents African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performance and the visual and literary arts. Founder and Artistic Director Thomas R. Simpson has led the organization for 30 years.

Aspire Public Schools

Project Title: TK-2 Structured Literacy Initiative
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $760,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Provides TK-2 literacy intervention for students and coaching and training for educators in Aspire’s Oakland schools.

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation centers Black arts, culture and economics to collectively design, resource, transform and build collective power for the Black community of East Oakland. CEO Carolyn Johnson has led the organization for five years.

Center For The Collaborative Classroom

Project Title: K-2 Literacy Support
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $400,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Provides K-2 literacy coaching and training for tutors in OUSD schools.

Circo Zero

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Circo Zero makes live interdisciplinary and experimental performances responding to political crises, while centering queer bodies and ideas. Artistic Director Keith Hennessy has led the organization for 23 years.

Community Arts Stabilization Trust

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: support
Year: 2024
Amount: $3,000,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To create affordable, long-term space for artists and small and mid-sized arts organizations in San Francisco, Oakland and other urban locations.

CounterPulse

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CounterPulse is home to a 30+ year legacy of experimental and interdisciplinary dance and performance in San Francisco. Executive Artistic Director Julie Phelps has led the organization for the past ten years and has worked there since 2008.

CubaCaribe

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CubaCaribe preserves, promotes and presents dance, music and visual artworks grounded in the cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean and its diaspora. Co-founder and Executive Director Jamaica Itule Simmons has led the organization for 21 years.

David Herrera Performance Company

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $39,860.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. David Herrera Performance Company (DHPCo) promotes Latinx voices through innovative, thought-provoking modern dance. Founder David Herrera has led the company for 17 years.

Diamano Coura West African Dance Co

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $38,985.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Diamano Coura West African Dance Company showcases the rich cultural traditions of West African music, dance and theater through classes, performances and education. Executive Artistic Director Naomi Gedo Diouf has led the organization for 50 years.

Dohee Lee Puri Arts

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $19,125.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Dohee Lee Puri Arts creates immersive performances, rituals and workshops for community healing using drumming, dancing, singing and technology. Founder and Director Dohee Lee has led the organization for 20 years.

East Bay Agency for Children

Project Title: Little Steps to College Program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $54,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Provides early literacy and language development for children ages 3-5.

Education For Change

Project Title: TK-2 Structured Literacy Initiative
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $1,800,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Provides TK-2 literacy intervention for students and coaching and training for educators in Education for Change Public Schools.

Families in Action for Quality Education

Project Title: Lit4Literacy Campaign
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $325,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Expands families’ capacity to support literacy development and schools’ capacity to engage families.

Flyaway Productions

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Flyaway Productions makes site-specific aerial dances through a social justice lens and trains youth and adults in apparatus-based dance. Founding Artistic Executive Director Jo Kreiter has led the organization for 28 years.

FULCRUM

Project Title: General Support
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $425,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Convenes literacy leaders and provides literacy coaching and consultation to Oakland schools, as well as literacy advocacy locally and nationally.

Grown Women Dance Collective

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Grown Woman Dance Collective supports socially just arts and wellness through concert dance, community art and wellness programs and workforce development. Artistic Executive Director Tonya Amos has led the company for 15 years.

High Expectations Counsulting

Project Title: Increasing Early Literacy Outcomes Through Strengthened Home-School Partnerships
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $200,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Expands families’ capacity to support literacy development and schools’ capacity to engage families.

Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

Project Title: Always Dream Program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: Continued Support
Year: 2024
Amount: $20,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Expands families’ capacity to support literacy development.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
3Ls Academy	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	3Ls’ Programming & Expansion	$480,000.00
AfroSolo Theatre Company	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Aspire Public Schools	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	TK-2 Structured Literacy Initiative	$760,000.00
Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Center For The Collaborative Classroom	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	K-2 Literacy Support	$400,000.00
Circo Zero	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Community Arts Stabilization Trust	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	General Operating Support	$3,000,000.00
CounterPulse	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
CubaCaribe	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
David Herrera Performance Company	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$39,860.00
Diamano Coura West African Dance Co	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$38,985.00
Dohee Lee Puri Arts	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$19,125.00
East Bay Agency for Children	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Little Steps to College Program	$54,000.00
Education For Change	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	TK-2 Structured Literacy Initiative	$1,800,000.00
Families in Action for Quality Education	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Lit4Literacy Campaign	$325,000.00
Flyaway Productions	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
FULCRUM	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	General Support	$425,000.00
Grown Women Dance Collective	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
High Expectations Counsulting	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Increasing Early Literacy Outcomes Through Strengthened Home-School Partnerships	$200,000.00
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Always Dream Program	$20,000.00

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