KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$21.9M+35% YoY
Grants
294
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
276
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation enhances quality of life by championing the arts, promoting early childhood literacy, and supporting research to cure chronic disease.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$832,100 to 33 arts organizations through NEW Program; Over $2.4 Million in Education Grants; Rainin Arts Fellowship; Innovator Awards up to $150,000 for individual researchers.
How to Apply
All applications submitted using GivingData online system during application periods. LOIs accepted for various programs during open cycles.
Does Not Fund
Previous grantees in specific programs not eligible for immediate re-application. Grant amount may not exceed 30% of organization budget.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$21.9M
Grants
294
Median
$25K
States
17
$16.2M
Grants
218
Median
$30K
States
21
$17.2M
Grants
216
Median
$24K
States
21
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$75
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$82K
75th Pctile
$1.3M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $82K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.3M
2024
ROXIE THEATER
CA · $1,200,000 FOR THE ROXIE FOREVER CAMPAIGN AND $100,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT OF THE NEW FACILITY AND STAFF.
$1.0M
2024
COMMUNITY ARTS STABILIZATION TRUST
CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$1.0M
2024
COMMUNITY ARTS STABILIZATION TRUST
CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$900K
2024
EDUCATION FOR CHANGE
CA · STRUCTURED LITERACY INITIATIVE
$832K
2024
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CA · STRUCTURED LITERACY INITIATIVE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.