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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, exclusively making grants by invitation. With a total of $21.9 million paid to 547 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
San Francisco Film Society
$9.8M
6%
EDUCATION FOR CHANGE
$8.7M
5%
CARES FOR LEARNING
$5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
294
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION?
No. KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION give?
KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION awarded about 290 grants, totaling nearly $21.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include San Francisco Film Society, EDUCATION FOR CHANGE, and CARES FOR LEARNING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION?
KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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