Formal Grantmaking Begins - Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Formal Grantmaking Begins

by Teri Gardiner |
Two images side by side. On the left, five artists are pictured with two on a couch, one on the floor and two standing. All of them are throwing leaves into the air. On the right, a man and young child are reading a book together, with the man's arms circling the child supportively while holding the book. Left: Dance Brigade’s “The Great Liberation Upon Hearing.” Photo credit: Anastacia Powers. Right: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning (formerly Raising a Reader) helps parents engage in daily book sharing. Photo credit: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
Left: Dance Brigade’s “The Great Liberation Upon Hearing.” Photo credit: Anastacia Powers. Right: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning (formerly Raising a Reader) helps parents engage in book sharing. Photo credit: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning

The Foundation’s Arts Program funds new and experimental projects by dance, theater and multidisciplinary arts organizations. A new partnership and grantmaking program with SFFILM supports narrative feature films that address social justice issues. The first Education grants promote early childhood literacy in Oakland. The Foundation creates a Scientific Advisory Board to provide insights and expertise that guide the Health Program.