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Internet Science Education Project

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $9,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Intersection for the Arts

Project Title: The Prelinger Library
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $3,833.33

Abstract or Project Description

The Prelinger Library in San Francisco’s South-of-Market neighborhood offers a diverse collection of 19th and 20th-century historical materials, open for research and inspiration, focusing on content not commonly found elsewhere. Founded in 2004 by Megan Prelinger and Rick Prelinger, it serves as a hub for local and international artists, writers, activists and makers, drawing around a thousand visitors annually who contribute to its evolution and vibrancy.

Intersection for the Arts

Project Title: Innovation Studio and Trailblazing
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2012

Abstract or Project Description

To involve Innovation Studio artists in the Trailblazing Project which connects disparate communities.

Joe Goode Performance Group

Project Title: “The Human Kind Series”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A series of works-in-progress, including Q&A sessions and a responsive social networking component to engage audiences in the creation process.

Jumpstart for Young Children

Project Title: Early literacy program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2012
Amount: $30,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

A program that serves children in preschool classrooms, helping them develop the language, literacy, and social skills they need for school readiness.

Laura Arrington Dance

Project Title: “Fetch”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $7,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A highly physical, but deeply theatrical work that considers the nature of effort/efficiency and the conditions of limitations.

Mixed Bag Productions/Sara Shelton Mann

Project Title: “The Eye of Leo”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $15,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A new multidisciplinary dance piece choreographed by Sara Shelton Mann exploring archetypes of the Soul.

Mugwumpin

Project Title: “Receivers”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A new original performance grappling with the role of prophecy in American society, and what prophetic voices from society’s fringes can tell us about ourselves.

Navarrete x Kajiyama Dance Theater

Project Title: “BAILOUT!”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A traveling performance on 24th Street, addressing our relationship with the oceans and how we cope with natural disasters, oil spills, and endangered species.

North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation

Project Title: Capacity Building
Giving Area: Arts
Program: IMPACT Program (sunsetted)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $30,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Capacity building and planning for 950 Market Street and Central Market Multi-use Theater Facilities.

Oakland Public Library

Project Title: Books for Wider Horizons
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $2,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Books for Wider Horizons is an Oakland Public Library program that recruits, trains and places volunteer story readers in preschool or childcare centers throughout the City of Oakland.

Peralta Junction

Project Title: Peralta Junction Project
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $5,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

Peralta Junction was a pop-up carnival in West Oakland that was held in 2012 on a triangular vacant lot bounded by Mandela Parkway, 20th Street and Peralta Street, just south of West Grand Avenue. It served as a gathering spot for various activities such as art exhibits, live performances, markets and workshops.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Project Title: General Operating Support
Giving Area: Foundation
Program: Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)
Grant Type: New
Year: 2012
Amount: $4,333.33

Abstract or Project Description

Planned Parenthood is a prominent organization dedicated to providing accessible sexual and reproductive health care and education nationwide. It consists of numerous independent nonprofit organizations united by a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to such services and education, although they operate separately.

PlayGround

Project Title: New Plays Incubator
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $20,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

Fostering the development and production of significant new full-length plays by the Bay Area’s best new playwrights.

project agora

Project Title: “Mother Tongue”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A community installation by Kara Davis, Egyptian visual/media artist Hussein Shakara, and music ensemble Moontit to be presented during “24 Days of Central Market Arts” in fall 2012.

Push Dance Company

Project Title: “UNLOCK”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $5,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

A multi-tiered collaboration and visceral response to Zora Neal Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” with set designer Benito Steen, artist Ben Wood, and cellist UNWOMAN.

Queer Cultural Center

Project Title: 2013 LGBTQ Presentations
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Fall 2012

Abstract or Project Description

6 dance and theater productions QCC will present during 2013 in San Francisco or at Berkeley’s La Peña Cultural Center.

Raising A Reader

Project Title: Reading readiness program
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2012
Amount: $38,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For a reading readiness program that engages parents in daily book sharing routines and provides teacher support.

RAWdance

Project Title: “Two by 24: Love on Loop”
Giving Area: Arts
Program: NEW Program
Year: 2012
Amount: $10,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2012

Abstract or Project Description

An 8-hour public performance installation at United Nations Plaza in celebration of love and shared humanity set to coincide with the Queer Arts Festival and San Francisco Pride, June 2012.

Reading Partners

Project Title: Reading Partners Oakland
Giving Area: Education
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Year: 2012
Amount: $30,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For Reading Partners Oakland, a program that recruits and trains community volunteers to provide individualized literacy instruction to K to 5th grade students who have fallen behind grade level in reading.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
Internet Science Education Project	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2012	General Operating Support	$9,000.00
Intersection for the Arts	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2012	The Prelinger Library	$3,833.33
Intersection for the Arts	Arts	NEW Program	2012	Innovation Studio and Trailblazing	$20,000.00
Joe Goode Performance Group	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“The Human Kind Series”	$20,000.00
Jumpstart for Young Children	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2012	Early literacy program	$30,000.00
Laura Arrington Dance	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“Fetch”	$7,000.00
Mixed Bag Productions/Sara Shelton Mann	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“The Eye of Leo”	$15,000.00
Mugwumpin	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“Receivers”	$10,000.00
Navarrete x Kajiyama Dance Theater	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“BAILOUT!”	$20,000.00
North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation	Arts	IMPACT Program (sunsetted)	2012	Capacity Building	$30,000.00
Oakland Public Library	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2012	Books for Wider Horizons	$2,000.00
Peralta Junction	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2012	Peralta Junction Project	$5,000.00
Planned Parenthood Federation of America	Foundation	Discretionary Awards (Invitation Only)	2012	General Operating Support	$4,333.33
PlayGround	Arts	NEW Program	2012	New Plays Incubator	$20,000.00
project agora	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“Mother Tongue”	$10,000.00
Push Dance Company	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“UNLOCK”	$5,000.00
Queer Cultural Center	Arts	NEW Program	2012	2013 LGBTQ Presentations	$10,000.00
Raising A Reader	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2012	Reading readiness program	$38,000.00
RAWdance	Arts	NEW Program	2012	“Two by 24: Love on Loop”	$10,000.00
Reading Partners	Education	Invite-Only Grants	2012	Reading Partners Oakland	$30,000.00

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