This program provides unrestricted and artist fee support to small and mid-size arts organizations to enable Bay Area artists to produce visionary dance, theater, and multidisciplinary works that push artistic boundaries and are relevant to the communities they serve.
Awards to support students and postdocs who wish to attend the Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Innovations Symposium to share their Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) research via a digital poster session.
Deadline: 2026-03-31Amount: Not specified (Covers registration, 2 nights lodging, and economy airfare)
Health
About This Foundation
Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a private corporation based in OAKLAND, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is % Rainin Group Inc.. It holds total assets of $642.2M. Annual income is reported at $45M. ANALYZED STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT OF ARTS-FOCUSED RESOURCES TO GRANTEES AND GRANTEE COHORTS AND PROMOTED THEM BY CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: EVALUATED CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEES; CONDUCTED EVALUATIONS OF THE OPEN SPACES PROGRAM AND NEW ARTIST PATHWAYS PROGRAM; ASSESSED ARTISTS' CURRENT FUNDING LANDSCAPE FOR COVID-19 RELIEF GRANTS; CREATED FIVE VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING AWARDEES OF THE RAININ FELLOWSHIP; AND CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON GUARANTEED INCOME FOR ARTISTS. According to available records, Kenneth Rainin Foundation has made 1,062 grants totaling $80.2M, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $14.2M and $34.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $34.3M distributed across 432 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1.1M, with an average award of $76K. The foundation has supported 388 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Minnesota, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Application Information
Preselected OnlyThis foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Programs & Activities
ANALYZED STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT OF ARTS-FOCUSED RESOURCES TO GRANTEES AND GRANTEE COHORTS AND PROMOTED THEM BY CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: EVALUATED CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEES; CONDUCTED EVALUATIONS OF THE OPEN SPACES PROGRAM AND NEW ARTIST PATHWAYS PROGRAM; ASSESSED ARTISTS' CURRENT FUNDING LANDSCAPE FOR COVID-19 RELIEF GRANTS; CREATED FIVE VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING AWARDEES OF THE RAININ FELLOWSHIP; AND CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON GUARANTEED INCOME FOR ARTISTS.
Expenses: $296K
EXPANDED THE EQUITY LEVERS IN THE EDUCATION PORTFOLIO TO INCLUDE AREAS IDENTIFIED BY THE FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY STRATEGY COUNCIL AS CRITICAL TO LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDED THE LAUNCH OF "INNOVATION" GRANTS THAT CENTERED EQUITY IN THE DESIGN OF COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO LITERACY CHALLENGES.
Expenses: $68K
HOSTED AN ANNUAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM VIRUTALLY, BRINGING TOGETHER EARLY CAREER AND SEASONED SCIENTISTS AND EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE ADVANCING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE RESEARCH.
Expenses: $198K
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kenneth Rainin Foundation fund?
ANALYZED STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT OF ARTS-FOCUSED RESOURCES TO GRANTEES AND GRANTEE COHORTS AND PROMOTED THEM BY CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: EVALUATED CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEES; CONDUCTED EVALUATIONS OF THE OPEN SPACES PROGRAM AND NEW ARTIST PATHWAYS PROGRAM; ASSESSED ARTISTS' CURRENT FUNDING LANDSCAPE FOR COVID-19 RELIEF GRANTS; CREATED FIVE VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING AWARDEES OF THE RAININ FELLOWSHIP; AND CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON GUARANTEED INCOME FOR ARTISTS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,062 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MN, NY.
How much does Kenneth Rainin Foundation give in grants?
Kenneth Rainin Foundation has distributed a total of $80.2M across 1,062 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $76K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1.1M.
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth Rainin Foundation?
Kenneth Rainin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Where is Kenneth Rainin Foundation located?
Kenneth Rainin Foundation is headquartered in OAKLAND, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 27 states.
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$175K
2023
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London
$175K
2023
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2023
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2023
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2023
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$150K
2023
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Philadelphia, PA
$150K
2023
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Worcester, MA
$150K
2023
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$150K
2023
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$150K
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$150K
2023
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$150K
2023
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$125K
2023
Oakland Museum Of CaliforniaTO SUPPORT THE EXPLORING PUBLIC ART PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM
Oakland, CA
$120K
2023
Association Of Black Gastroenterologists And Hepatologists IncTO SUPPORT "ABGH RISING", A NATIONAL MENTORSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH INEQUITIES, INCLUDING IBD.
New York City, NY
$101K
2023
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$100K
2023
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$100K
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$100K
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$100K
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$100K
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Northern California Land Trust IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
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$100K
2023
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$100K
2023
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Rochester, MN
$100K
2023
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Oakland, CA
$100K
2023
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New York, NY
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