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Rainmaker Craft Initiative is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Karl Burkheimer. It holds total assets of $146K. Annual income is reported at $6K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2013 to $146K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Rainmaker craft initiative is an educational platform committed to creative inquiry founded on craft. Focused on advancing partnerships within the greater portland community and nationally, rci emphasizes material practice and community exchange. Rci is dedicated to fostering socially conscious, critically engaged makers across a spectrum of mediums, outcomes and aspirations. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Rainmaker Craft Initiative has made 6 grants totaling $9K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $4K and $5K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Rainmaker craft initiative is an educational platform committed to creative inquiry founded on craft. Focused on advancing partnerships within the greater portland community and nationally, rci emphasizes material practice and community exchange. Rci is dedicated to fostering socially conscious, critically engaged makers across a spectrum of mediums, outcomes and aspirations.
Expenses: $13K
Rainmaker craft initiative is an educational platform committed to creative inquiry founded on craft. Focused on advancing partnerships within the greater portland community and nationally, rci emphasizes material practice and community exchange. Rci is dedicated to fostering socially conscious, critically engaged makers across a spectrum of mediums, outcomes and aspirations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
Rainmaker Craft Initiative has distributed a total of $9K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K.
Rainmaker Craft Initiative typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rainmaker Craft Initiative is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Burghard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karl Burkheimer | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Courtney Kemp | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Huston | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abby Mcgehee | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joshua Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$146K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$146K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$9K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett BinfordTHE GRANT WAS AWARD TO BRETT BINFORD FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING CRAFT EDUCATION. IN PARTICULAR, THE 2022 GRANT TO BRETT IS AN ONGOING FUNDING FOR MATERILAS AND OVERHEAD COST FOR BRETT TO EXPOSED CHILDREN INROLLED IN CERRAMIC CLASSES FOR SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL. | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Alliance Of Oregon College Of Art And Craft AlumniIN SUPPORT OF THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE FUNDRAISER. | Portland, OR | $200 | 2022 |
| Ninety Twenty StudiosNINETY TWENTY WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY OFFERING ONLINE COURSES WHICH TEACH JEWELRY MAKING AND METALSMITHING TO A VARIETY OF STUDENT LEVELS, FROM BEGINNING TO ADVANCED. THESE CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGH AN ONLINE PLATFORM, PODIA.COM, WHICH TAKES CARE OF ALL THE DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH OFFERING ONLINE CLASSES. WITH THE SUBSIDY, WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS TO PRODUCE THIS SERIES OF COURSES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PLAN TO SEEK HELP FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS TO AI | Portland, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Mudshark StudiosTHE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE FUNIDNG FOR SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. SPECIFCALLY, IT WAS FOR BRETT BINFORD AND MUDSHARK STUDIOS TO FACILITATE CLAY ZOOM CLASSES WITH STUDENTS. FUNDING PAID FOR STAFFING, MATERIALS AND FIRINGS. | Portland, OR | $2K | 2020 |