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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation enhances quality of life by championing the arts, promoting early childhood literacy, and supporting research to cure chronic disease.

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Nicole Kendrick (right) served as our Education Program Officer since 2023 and is moving on to her next endeavor where she will continue to advance meaningful change. While at the Foundation, Nicole led the development of our Early Care Spaces grant program and co-created the Rest and Care Awards.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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“This work matters. My wish for you is to reconnect with your ‘why’ & to share it with one another. It’s what binds us in our shared purpose.” —Dana Cilono

We were honored to gather with our Education grantees to celebrate their continued work to improve early literacy in Oakland.

📸: Mitch Tobias
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December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our Innovations Symposium returns to San Francisco on July 19-21, 2026. This annual gathering brings together researchers, trainees and clinicians from around the world to advance IBD research.

Check out who will be speaking and register for the event: krfoundation.org/innovations-...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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As this year comes to a close, we reflect on the power of community and the importance of rest and care. All of us at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation wish you a restorative and joyful holiday season and all the best in the new year. Our offices will be closed December 24-January 2.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Sustainable Economies Law Center, Vital Arts and Movement Law are hosting their last Artist Legal Cafe of the year on December 4. A 30-minute "nano-training" will be followed by a one-on-one sessions with a lawyer to get answers to your questions about entity formation, contracts, governance & more.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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A group of our staff recently volunteered with Community Kitchens. We helped prepare ~400 sandwiches and potato salad sides for Oaklanders. With the uncertainty around SNAP benefits and the rising cost of living, orgs that are working to feed our community members are more important than ever.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Some nonprofits are considering mergers to share resources in this moment. Learn how to assess opportunities & challenges, determine mission & brand alignment and develop communication strategies for a merger or acquisition via Full Court Press Communications.

RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Published every three years, the World Cities Culture Report is the most comprehensive dataset of culture in cities. It’s used by policymakers, researchers and media to track trends and inform policy.

Check out the newly released 5th Edition: worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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“You all do heroes work in reminding us as a society that human connection sparks curiosity and empathy, creativity heals and the arts are essential to thriving civic communities.” - Liz O’Malley, Arts Director, in celebration of our grantees

📸: Barak Shrama
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October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Carissa, who is our new Grants Associate, keeps our grant processes running smoothly—handling behind-the-scenes logistics, sharing information and tracking data so we can better serve our grantees.

Read more about our new staff: krfoundation.org/news/foundat...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Liz O’Malley is our new Arts Director. Her work centers on helping Bay Area artists thrive and build a more equitable and sustainable arts community by improving the systems that support it. She brings over 15 years of experience in the arts.

Read more: krfoundation.org/news/foundat...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Check out Monocle’s recent The Urbanist podcast episode, which highlights how cities around the globe are securing permanent affordable space for arts and culture: monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Our Executive Director, Shelley Trott, talks about our work with @castsf.bsky.social.
September 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Patrick Taylor recently joined the Rainin Foundation as Grants Manager. He leads our grants processes and systems and works to minimize burdens on grantees. Please help us welcome him to the team!

Read more about our new staff: krfoundation.org/news/foundat...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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In July, we were honored to gather with our Health grantees, Scientific Advisory Board and researchers from around the globe working to improve the prediction, prevention and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Enjoy some photos from this year’s Innovations Symposium taken by Mitch Tobias.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Thank you for joining us for #InnovationsSymposium2025! Gathering in person and hearing about the progress being made in #IBD research brings us hope. Mark your calendars to meet us back in San Francisco for next year’s event.
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July 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Dr. Ivan Zanoni (‪@lozanzi.bsky.social‬) of @harvardmed.bsky.social is showcasing research on molecular and cellular regulation of intestinal inflammation. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Dr. Aleixo Muise of @utoronto.ca and SickKids is discussing what monogenic IBD teaches us about precision IBD treatment. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Dr. Isaac Chiu of @harvardmed.bsky.social is sharing research on nociceptor neuron regulation of intestinal barrier function and Tregs. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Dr. Liza Konnikova (@konnikovalab.bsky.social‬) of @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social is presenting on early-life mucosal immune development and implications for inflammation. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Today is the final day of #InnovationsSymposium2025! We’ll continue to hear the latest in #IBD research during insightful presentations. We’re energized by what has been an incredible meeting so far, including a luau to celebrate our scientific community.F
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July 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Dr. Elaine Hsiao of University of California, Los Angeles, is presenting on uncovering mechanisms for microbiome interactions with the nervous system. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Dr. Wendy Garrett of Harvard University is discussing microbial bioactive discovery for IBD. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Dr. Rustem Ismagilov of @caltech.edu is presenting on technologies for accurate and reproducible analysis of bacteria, fungi and viruses in human tissues. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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We’re back with another poster session! Investigators are networking and exploring the latest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease research. #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Dr. James Lee (@dr-james-lee.bsky.social‬) of ‪@crick.ac.uk‬ is presenting “From single nucleotide polymorphisms to biology in IBD.” #InnovationsSymposium2025
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July 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM