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Bring Me A Book Foundation

Project Title: Oakland Preschool Initiative
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2013
Amount: $40,000.00

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: 2013
Amount: $5,000.00

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.

Central Market NOW

Project Title: Central Market NOW
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2013

Abstract or Project Description

Offers free arts programming to the public, including outdoor and site specific performances in plazas, open houses, first Thursdays events and more.

Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation Inc.

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
Amount: $1,500.00

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: Capacity Building
Giving Area: Arts
Program: IMPACT Program (sunsetted)
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2013
Amount: $150,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

A three-year capacity building grant of $150,000 to support fund development, branding, communications, and leadership and professional development.

Crowded Fire Theater Company

Project Title: Capacity Building
Giving Area: Arts
Program: IMPACT Program (sunsetted)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
Amount: $85,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

A three-year capacity building grant of $85,000 to support fund development, Board development and public relations/marketing.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Headquarters

Project Title: The Therapeutics Development Program
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
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.

Dana Lawton Dances

Project Title: “Beyond this Moment”
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
Amount: $2,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Founded in 2007 by choreographer Dana Lawton, Dana Lawton Dances (DLD) creates inclusive dance productions aiming to celebrate diversity and challenge ageism through collaborations with artists.

Dancers’ Group

Project Title: Marketing Bay Area Dance
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2013

Abstract or Project Description

A pilot marketing campaign to stimulate interest and increase the visibility of a wide range of dance artists and organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Deborah Slater Dance Theater

Project Title: “Private Life”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2013

Abstract or Project Description

A multimedia performance of intimate stories of departure, return and the effects of war.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
Amount: $1,500.00

Abstract or Project Description

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund’s mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education and public policy and legislative development.

Djerassi Resident Artists Program

Project Title: Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2013

Abstract or Project Description

To support 30-day Residencies for Four Bay Area Dance, Theater and Film Artists in 2014 at the Djerassi Program.

Duke University Medical Center

Project Title: Metabolic Control of T Cell Subsets and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase as a Target in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Giving Area: Health
Program: Innovator Awards
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2013
Amount: $100,000
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey C. Rathmell, PhD,

Abstract or Project Description

East Bay Community Foundation

Project Title: Literacy Zones
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2013
Amount: $44,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support the Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Literacy Zones at Cox and Reach Elementary Schools in Oakland.

Epiphany Dance Theater

Project Title: Botany’s Breath
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2013
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Epiphany Dance Theater creates thought-provoking, accessible dance performances and educational programs, building understanding across cultures and ages. On the stage and in the street, they illuminate the ordinary and the extraordinary, inspiring social change using art as a vehicle.

EXIT Theatre

Project Title: DIVAfest
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2013

Abstract or Project Description

A theater and arts festival of women artists, including three premieres and other showcases, and to help establish DIVAfest as an independent, women directed organization.

Faith Network of the East Bay, Inc.

Project Title: Succeeding by Reading (SbR) literacy program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support the Succeeding by Reading (SbR) literacy program in 14 Oakland schools.

Flyaway Productions

Project Title: “Give a Woman a Lift”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2013

Abstract or Project Description

An evening length dance that explores the meanings inherent in the idea of going up, especially as seen through a feminist lens.

foolsFURY

Project Title: “Factory Parts”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2013

Abstract or Project Description

A new performance and development program which will foster innovative theater works by 8-10 ensembles from the Bay Area and beyond.

Fresh Meat Productions

Project Title: “The Missing Generation and the Source of Joy”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2013
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2013

Abstract or Project Description

Investigating the impact of the loss of much of a generation of LGBT people to AIDS during the 1980s.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
Bring Me A Book Foundation	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2013	Oakland Preschool Initiative	$40,000.00
CASA of Santa Cruz County	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	General Operating Support	$5,000.00
Central Market NOW	Arts	NEW Program	2013	Central Market NOW	$20,000.00
Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation Inc.	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	General Operating Support	$1,500.00
CounterPULSE	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2013	Capacity Building	$150,000.00
Crowded Fire Theater Company	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2013	Capacity Building	$85,000.00
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Headquarters	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	The Therapeutics Development Program	$5,000.00
Dana Lawton Dances	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	“Beyond this Moment”	$2,000.00
Dancers’ Group	Arts	NEW Program	2013	Marketing Bay Area Dance	$10,000.00
Deborah Slater Dance Theater	Arts	NEW Program	2013	“Private Life”	$20,000.00
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	General Operating Support	$1,500.00
Djerassi Resident Artists Program	Arts	NEW Program	2013	Djerassi Resident Artists Program	$20,000.00
Duke University Medical Center	Health	Innovator Awards	2013	Metabolic Control of T Cell Subsets and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase as a Target in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.	$100,000
East Bay Community Foundation	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2013	Literacy Zones	$44,000.00
Epiphany Dance Theater	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2013	Botany’s Breath	$5,000.00
EXIT Theatre	Arts	NEW Program	2013	DIVAfest	$20,000.00
Faith Network of the East Bay, Inc.	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2013	Succeeding by Reading (SbR) literacy program	$20,000.00
Flyaway Productions	Arts	NEW Program	2013	“Give a Woman a Lift”	$20,000.00
foolsFURY	Arts	NEW Program	2013	“Factory Parts”	$20,000.00
Fresh Meat Productions	Arts	NEW Program	2013	“The Missing Generation and the Source of Joy”	$20,000.00

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