Search Grantees - Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Bring Me a Book

Project Title: Bring Me a Book Lighthouse Partners Project
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $65,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

CASA of Santa Cruz County

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $2,500.00

Abstract or Project Description

CASA of Santa Cruz County advocates for children and youth, providing court appointed volunteers so each child in the dependency and juvenile court system feels cared for and connected with the people, families and resources they need to heal and flourish into adulthood.

Circo Zero

Project Title: “Sara (the smuggler)”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $18,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A dance with talking about history, legacy, and magic, choreographed by Keith Hennessy and featuring Sara Shelton Mann.

Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation Inc.

Project Title: Development
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $2,500.00

Abstract or Project Description

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers students to be scholars, artists and leaders of their own learning. Through the joy and discipline of daily musical engagement, experiential learning and service to the community, students learn to effect changes as creative and active citizens.

CounterPulse

Project Title: Keep Artists in San Francisco Campaign
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

CounterPulse is a dynamic movement of experimental art that sparks personal transformation and builds enduring community. They provide space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture.

Cutting Ball Theater

Project Title: Capacity Building
Giving Area: Arts
Program: IMPACT Program (sunsetted)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $150,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

A three-year capacity building grant of $150,000 to supportÊaudience development, individual giving and education.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Headquarters

Project Title: Theraputics Development Program
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis (CF) and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.

devorah major

Project Title: “Black Classic”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $9,750.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A poetic theatre play documenting the lives and legacies of key 19th Century African Americans living in San Francisco who helped to shape the city and the nation.

East Bay Food Justice Project

Project Title: Omni Oakland Commons
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $10,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For 29 years, rain or shine, East Bay Food Justice Project serves hot food seven times a week in Oakland and Berkeley.

Embodiment Project

Project Title: “Seed Language”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $12,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A collage of dance, poetry, song, and documentary theater, bringing together voices of young women and men in dialogue about gender, race, linguistics, and Hip Hop Feminism.

Encore Theatre

Project Title: “Hookman”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A world premiere “quasi ‘horror’/comedy” by playwright Lauren Yee.

Ever Gold Gallery

Project Title: San Francisco Arts Quarterly Digital Art Issue
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $9,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Ever Gold [Projects], established in 2009 and led by founder Andrew McClintock, is a contemporary art gallery initially based in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, later relocating to the Dogpatch area. It showcases emerging and mid-career international artists, with a focus on contemporary American art, historical avant-garde movements and NFT-based projects.

Ever Gold Gallery

Project Title: San Francisco Arts Quarterly Digital Art Issue
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: new
Year: 2014
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Faith Network of the East Bay, Inc

Project Title: Succeeding by Reading
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For Succeeding by Reading, a literacy program for children (K to 3rd grade).

Fictional Artists Contemporary Theatre San Francisco - FACTSF

Project Title: “JuMP (Just Make a Piece)”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2014

Abstract or Project Description

An annual commissioning and mentorship program in its inaugural year of 2014 which will produce two original contemporary dance works.

Flyaway Productions

Project Title: “Multiple Mary and Invisible Jane”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A site-specific aerial dance on the south wall of Hastings Law School, created as a narrative portrait of the older women who live on the street, whose presence is both relatively new and strangely invisible.

Fools Fury Theater

Project Title: “The Unheard of World”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A world premiere play by French Playwright Fabrice Melquiot, and translated and directed by foolsFURY member Michelle Haner.

Fresh Meat Productions

Project Title: Capacity Building
Giving Area: Arts
Program: IMPACT Program (sunsetted)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $105,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

A three-year capacity building grant of $105,000 to supportÊstaff infrastructure, fundraising and financial management.

From the Heart Productions Inc

Project Title: “Jenny’s Wedding”
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2014
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Unquiet Professional is a organization committed to recognizing and honoring our nationÕs Gold Star & Surviving Families, Veterans and military families by providing rewarding and purposeful opportunities to heal from the wounds of war.

Girls Incorporated of Alameda County

Project Title: Summer Literacy Program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $25,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For the Summer Literacy Program for school-aged girls.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
Bring Me a Book	Education	Education Grants	2014	Bring Me a Book Lighthouse Partners Project	$65,000.00
CASA of Santa Cruz County	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	General Operating Support	$2,500.00
Circo Zero	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Sara (the smuggler)”	$18,000.00
Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation Inc.	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	Development	$2,500.00
CounterPulse	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	Keep Artists in San Francisco Campaign	$5,000.00
Cutting Ball Theater	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2014	Capacity Building	$150,000.00
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Headquarters	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	Theraputics Development Program	$5,000.00
devorah major	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Black Classic”	$9,750.00
East Bay Food Justice Project	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	Omni Oakland Commons	$10,000.00
Embodiment Project	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Seed Language”	$12,000.00
Encore Theatre	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Hookman”	$20,000.00
Ever Gold Gallery	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	San Francisco Arts Quarterly Digital Art Issue	$9,000.00
Ever Gold Gallery	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	San Francisco Arts Quarterly Digital Art Issue	$5,000.00
Faith Network of the East Bay, Inc	Education	Education Grants	2014	Succeeding by Reading	$20,000.00
Fictional Artists Contemporary Theatre San Francisco - FACTSF	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“JuMP (Just Make a Piece)”	$10,000.00
Flyaway Productions	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Multiple Mary and Invisible Jane”	$20,000.00
Fools Fury Theater	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“The Unheard of World”	$20,000.00
Fresh Meat Productions	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2014	Capacity Building	$105,000.00
From the Heart Productions Inc	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	“Jenny’s Wedding”	$5,000.00
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County	Education	Education Grants	2014	Summer Literacy Program	$25,000.00

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