The Kenneth Rainin Foundation shares news, what we’re learning and stories written in collaboration with our grantees and partners. Read our blogs to learn about the work of the Foundation and the incredible artists, educators and researchers we support.
02/28/2023 | Health
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is pleased to announce that Scott Snapper, MD, PhD, is the new Co-Chair of our Scientific Advisory Board, joining fellow Co-Chair Bana Jabri, MD, PhD.
02/15/2023 | Health
We are thrilled to welcome scientists and other colleagues back in person to the Foundation’s annual Innovations Symposium on July 17-18 in San Francisco.
02/14/2023 | Arts Equity + Opportunity
A recap from the “Let’s Talk” series pilot, what we learned and upcoming session dates for 2023.
02/10/2023 | Arts
Congratulations to CounterPulse on achieving a major milestone—finalizing the $7 million acquisition of its San Francisco venue at 80 Turk Street.
02/01/2023 | Education
All awards aligned with the Education Program’s goals to identify and mitigate system gaps, foster alignment and collaboration in the field, and amplify equitable literacy solutions for students.
01/31/2023 | Foundation News
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is thrilled to welcome Tavin Jensen as our new Investment Analyst.
01/18/2023 | Arts Foundation News
Over eight years of service, Adriana has developed meaningful connections with grantees, peer funders, partners and staff, and has strengthened the Foundation’s contributions and impact in the field.
01/18/2023 | Foundation News
Rivkah Beth Medow joined our Board of in 2011. She is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker who’s known for working collaboratively on character-driven films that deepen connections and build community.
01/12/2023 | Education Foundation News
Dana’s commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision, our grantees and partners, and Oakland’s youngest learners is unwavering.
01/12/2023 | Arts
As we explore how to deepen our support of artists and ensure we’re reaching the communities we hope to serve, we have paused our NEW Program grantmaking.
12/16/2022 | Arts
The SFFILM Rainin Filmmaker with Disabilities Grant, introduced in 2020, supports Bay Area-based filmmakers whose films specifically address stories from the disability community.
12/08/2022 | Education
This opinion piece by Dana Cilono, which appeared in “CalMatters,” makes the case for doubling down on proven strategies like structured literacy.
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