Search Grantees - Kenneth Rainin Foundation

509 Cultural Center

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

Abstract or Project Description

Alameda Emergency Food

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

Founded in 1977, The Alameda Food Bank is a non-profit organization that helps Alameda residents in need by providing nourishing food in compassionate and respectful manner with the support of dedicated volunteers and local partners.

Alameda Homeless Network

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

Abstract or Project Description

The Alameda Homeless Network is a community-based organization in Alameda County focused on providing support services, resources and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness.

AlterTheater

Project Title: “Landless Tribe” by Larissa FastHorse
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A commission exploring issues of identity, community and family, and the changing face of homelessness.

American Conservatory Theatre

Project Title: Community Space Sharing Initiative
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2014

Abstract or Project Description

Providing professional development, hands-on support, and performance space in The Costume Shop to local arts and community organizations.

Attendance Works

Project Title: Improving attendance
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $150,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support improving Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten attendance at the Rainin SEEDS of Early Literacy school sites.

Bay Area Council

Project Title: Talk, Read, Sing
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $75,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For the Talk, Read, Sing campaign pilot in Oakland.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Project Title: “The Ground Floor”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2014
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2014

Abstract or Project Description

A new play development program serving 70-100 artists that provides customized support in the form of commissions, workshops, and more.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Project Title: Dysbiotic Intervention: Harnessing Intrinsic Human Defenses Via The Paneth Cell Secretome To Engineer The Microbiome.
Giving Area: Health
Program: Innovator Awards
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2014
Amount: $100,000
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Karp, PhD

Abstract or Project Description

Bring Me a Book

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

Abstract or Project Description

To provide literacy services to community based organizations offering early learning and preschool experiences and support for parents (Birth to age 5; includes support for Transitional Kindergarten classrooms).

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.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
509 Cultural Center	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2014	Capacity Building	$150,000.00
Alameda Emergency Food	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	General Operating Support	$2,500.00
Alameda Homeless Network	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2014	Midway Shelter of Alameda	$2,500.00
AlterTheater	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“Landless Tribe” by Larissa FastHorse	$10,000.00
American Conservatory Theatre	Arts	NEW Program	2014	Community Space Sharing Initiative	$20,000.00
Attendance Works	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2014	Improving attendance	$150,000.00
Bay Area Council	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2014	Talk, Read, Sing	$75,000.00
Berkeley Repertory Theatre	Arts	NEW Program	2014	“The Ground Floor”	$20,000.00
Brigham and Women’s Hospital	Health	Innovator Awards	2014	Dysbiotic Intervention: Harnessing Intrinsic Human Defenses Via The Paneth Cell Secretome To Engineer The Microbiome.	$100,000
Bring Me a Book	Education	Invite-Only 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

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