Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Oakland, California · EIN 943289283 · Private foundation
Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $15.6M in grants paid and $580.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 961 individual grants from this funder — $68.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Kenneth Rainin Foundation funds
Kenneth Rainin Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxie Theater $1,200,000 FOR THE ROXIE FOREVER CAMPAIGN AND $100,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT OF THE NEW FACILITY AND STAFF. | San Francisco, CA | $1.3M | 2024 |
| Cares for Learning TO SUPPORT THE OAKLAND HUB. | Stillwater, MN | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Community Arts Stabilization 10X | San Francisco, CA | $1.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Kenneth Rainin Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at krfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Rainin Foundation
- Does Kenneth Rainin Foundation accept grant applications?
- Kenneth Rainin Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Kenneth Rainin Foundation fund?
- Kenneth Rainin Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Roxie Theater, Cares for Learning, Community Arts Stabilization. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Kenneth Rainin Foundation give in grants?
- Kenneth Rainin Foundation reported $15.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $68.6M over 961 grants.
- Where is Kenneth Rainin Foundation located?
- Kenneth Rainin Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943289283.
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