The Grateful Dead was always known for generosity and the performance of numerous benefits. In the fall of 1983, the Rex Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable organization by members of the Grateful Dead and friends to further this tradition. The Rex Foundation enabled the Grateful Dead to go beyond responding to multiple requests for contributions, and proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education. The first benefit concerts for the Rex Foundation were held in the spring of 1984 at the Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. Since 1984 the Rex Foundation has granted $ million to some 1,000 recipients.
With the death of Grateful Dead lead guitarist Jerry Garcia in 1995, the Rex Foundation lost a friend and board member. With the cessation of Grateful Dead touring, Rex lost its main source of funding, and until now has limited its grant making to three annual awards. Current board members have reaffirmed the importance of the Rex Foundation and their desire to have the foundation once again carry out its mission in full force.
Board of Directors:
Bob Weir Brad Serling John Scher Nadia Prescher Cliff Palefsky Maggie O’Donnell Marc Morgenstern Nick Morgan Roger McNamee Martin Knott Rosalie Howarth Mickey Hart Freddy Hahne Trixie Garcia Carolyn Garcia Andy Gadiel Tim Duncan Stefanie Coyote Barry Caplan Matt Butler Diane Blagman
Advisory Board: Bill Walton Deborah Solomon Sandy Sohcot Scott Shapiro Sage Scully John Leopold Jenna Lebowitz Jay Caauwe Bernie Bildman Jon McIntire ( ) Bill Graham ( ) Jerry Garcia ( ) Hal Kant (1984 – ) John Perry Barlow (1984-d. 2018)
Executive Director: Cameron Sears
Office Administration: Cassidy Sears
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