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Team Members Promoted To New Roles 

by Communications | June 3, 2026

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is pleased to announce the promotions of Megan De Trane and Tavin Jensen to newly created roles.

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A Farewell To Jazmyne Woffard-Jones

by Communications | April 16, 2026

Jazmyne is leaving the Kenneth Rainin Foundation effective April 30 to attend graduate school and become a special education teacher.

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Lorena Gomez-Barris Steps Into A New Role

by Communications | March 18, 2026

The Foundation announced the promotion of Lorena Gomez-Barris to a newly created role, Director of Administration and Workplace Experience

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Highlighting Philanthropy’s Role In Transforming This Moment

by Communications | February 4, 2026

Shelley Trott, Executive Director, shares how the moment we are in sets the stage for a “Third Founding” that centers human dignity, agency and possibility.

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Using Our 2025 Response Fund To Defend, Unify And Uplift 

by Communications | January 15, 2026

The Foundation’s $4 million Response Fund allowed for nimble, timely and strategic giving as we galvanized to support our communities and protect and defend human rights.

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Condemning Political Violence And Defending Free Speech

by Shelley Trott | September 24, 2025

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation joined over 160 foundations across the country in signing a statement condemning acts of political violence, attempts to exploit that violence to mischaracterize the good work of philanthropy and attacks on our fundamental freedoms.

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Protecting The Freedom To Give [Video]

by Shelley Trott | September 10, 2025

In this time of great need, it is critical that nonprofits and foundations maintain the freedom to give without government interference. We invite funders to join the Unite in Advance coalition.

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Welcoming New Talent To The Rainin Foundation

by Communications | August 26, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Liz O’Malley, Director of Arts Strategy & Ventures; Patrick Taylor, Grants Manager; and Carissa Ibert, Grants Associate.

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Standing Together For Freedoms That Define Us

by Communications | June 23, 2025

Unified action to protect our democracy is critical. We support the right to speak out, to gather peacefully and to champion causes we believe in.

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Uniting Around Trust And Solidarity

by Communications | May 7, 2025

We’ve joined foundations across the nation who are uniting to uphold the fundamental rights and liberties we all deserve and need to thrive.

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