Engaging Community To Preserve A Neighborhood’s Rich History
Jena Dominique shares strategies that supported community engagement and consensus on an ambitious public art piece that will commemorate the legacy of the Black Panther Party.
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Foundation Awards Over $626,000 in Education Grants
2023 end-of-year Education grants support Oakland’s early learning ecosystem.
Rainin Foundation Awards $810,000 In Arts Grants
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $810,000 to 32 small and mid-size arts organizations through our New and Experimental Works (NEW) Program.
A Conversation With CEO And Board Member Jen Rainin
The final conversation in our Board profile series is with Board member and CEO Jen Rainin, who is also Kenneth Rainin’s daughter.
2023 Filmmaking Grantees Announced
SFFILM and the Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced the 17 recipients for the 2023 SFFILM Rainin Grant, which supports narrative projects at different stages of production.
Rainin Foundation Earns Highest Level Of Transparency
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid’s GuideStar, the world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations and funders.
Aligning Oakland’s Literacy Ecosystem
The Oakland Literacy Coalition reflects on their newly refreshed three-year strategy in this guest blog.
A Conversation With Board Member Moy Eng
Moy Eng joined our Board of Directors in 2021. As CEO emeritus at Community Arts Stabilization Trust, a Rainin Foundation Arts grantee, Moy adds a unique perspective to the Board.
2023 Filmmaking Finalists Announced
Twenty eight filmmaking teams have been shortlisted to receive funding and professional support for their narrative feature film projects.
Families Need Champions And Co-Conspirators
Families in Action focuses on multiple levers for change—building community, individual coaching, education campaigns and their signature leadership institutes.
