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.
11/16/2022 | Arts
Working with intermediaries allows our funding to operate closer to the ground as we share power and decision-making with trusted aligned partners in the community.
10/27/2022 | Health
Our Health grantmaking aims to advance game-changing research that has the potential to improve the lives of people with IBD so it’s thrilling when our grantees gain recognition or high-profile journals publish their findings.
10/26/2022 | Arts
We are launching the “Let’s Talk” series to address issues artists face by listening, engaging in meaningful dialogue and being more accessible and transparent, especially with those who have historically been unacknowledged by or excluded from philanthropy.
09/28/2022 | Education
One neighborhood at a time, Dr. Bri Moore is moving toward 3Ls’ vision of Black and Brown children flourishing, free from the interrelated trappings of systemic illiteracy and poverty.
09/27/2022 | Health
We welcomed students, academic and industry researchers, clinicians, funders and editors of science and health journals to our 2022 virtual Innovations Symposium.
08/22/2022 | Arts
SFFILM, in partnership with the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, announced the 18 feature projects that will receive SFFILM Rainin Grants totaling $450,000
08/16/2022 | Arts
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $577,500 to 25 small and mid-sized arts organizations through our New and Experimental Works (NEW) Program.
08/09/2022 | Education
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded over $165,000 in grants to support summer programs, evidence-based interventions and leadership growth initiatives that are aimed at boosting early literacy development for Oakland children.
08/02/2022 | Foundation News
Two Kenneth Rainin Foundation video series, created in partnership with Bay Area artists and filmmakers, have been honored by the 20th annual American Business Awards.
07/28/2022 | Arts
“Of Here From There | De Aquí Desde Allá” engaged developmentally disabled artists to explore ideas of movement and migration.
07/27/2022 | Education Equity + Opportunity
The Community Strategy Council for Educational Equity and Excellence helped guide our grantmaking during the pandemic and brought essential knowledge to our Education Program strategies.
07/26/2022 | Arts
Pamela Mattera will support the grantmaking process as well as research, data analysis and communications to enhance learning, program outcomes and transparency.
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