Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Grantmaking is the Kenneth Rainin Foundation's core service. It funds work in the arts, education, and health, with programs that champion artists, promote early childhood literacy, and support research toward a cure for chronic disease. Grant opportunities include support for small and mid-sized arts organizations through its New and Experimental Works Program. In education, the foundation works toward a vision of Oakland children reading at or above grade level, including literacy leadership efforts with public elementary schools. Its health work includes an annual symposium on science and research. The foundation also shares reports and learnings from its programs and the organizations it supports. It is based in Oakland and serves communities in the Bay Area and beyond.