Description Our story begins in 1963 with Kenneth Rainin’s entrepreneurial spirit and his desire to help others. He was interested in the wild ideas, the pioneering ideas and the ideas with the power to transform. His success stemmed from a commitment to innovation and engaging the people he served.
As we reflect on our decade of service, we see how Kenneth Rainin’s values guide the Foundation’s work. We pursue innovative solutions and make big bets to elevate artists, improve literacy and bring science closer to patients. In every program, our team embraces creativity, collaborates with the best partners we can find and seeks ways to extend our impact.
We are proud of what we have achieved in our first ten years and know that we’re just getting started. As we set our sights on the future, we promise to continue to work as hard as ever to achieve our shared goals. We are committed to Oakland children, who deserve the chance to unlock their extraordinary potential. We support Bay Area artists because the arts are an essential part of being human, happy and connected. We will focus on improving outcomes for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, so they can live healthy and happy lives.