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Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity created by and for the people of Kern County. We work to enhance the quality of life for all the people of Kern County by encouraging philanthropy, providing services to donors and assisting those who work to meet community needs.
Web Address
www.kernfoundation.org
Web Address
www.kernfoundation.org
Assets and Giving for Kern Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 27,432,024
2018 - 21,007,863
2017 - 21,099,943
2019 - 27,432,024
2018 - 21,007,863
2017 - 21,099,943
Domestic Grants
2019 - 2,084,062
2018 - 1,793,960
2019 - 2,084,062
2018 - 1,793,960
Recent News from Kern Community Foundation
Give Big Kern: One day fundraising extravaganza for local charities coming May 3
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kristen Barnes, president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation, which is organizing Give Big Kern, isn't just looking for donations,...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kristen Barnes, president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation, which is organizing Give Big Kern, isn't just looking for donations,...more
Philantropy Matters: The importance of community philantropy
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
They are tax-exempt public charities that guide philanthropy and are ... as a resource for nonprofit, civic, government and philanthropic...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
They are tax-exempt public charities that guide philanthropy and are ... as a resource for nonprofit, civic, government and philanthropic...more
Barnes named head of the Kern Community Foundation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kristen Barnes, a longtime champion of local philanthropy, has been named president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation, it was...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kristen Barnes, a longtime champion of local philanthropy, has been named president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation, it was...more
Head of Kern Community Foundation resigning
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation has resigned after five years to take a job in Vero Beach, Fla., the nonprofit...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation has resigned after five years to take a job in Vero Beach, Fla., the nonprofit...more
Kern Community Foundation hits 15th anniversary Tuesday
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
After handing out nearly $13 million in grant money -- and more than 600 grants in 2013 alone -- the foundation will celebrate its 15th...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
After handing out nearly $13 million in grant money -- and more than 600 grants in 2013 alone -- the foundation will celebrate its 15th...more
Health Digest: Ten local groups to get grants, upcoming October ...
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
(Oct. 2, 2013) Learn about this topic and more in this week's top ten, including stories and tips on smarter and more effective emails, 100 social do-gooders you...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
(Oct. 2, 2013) Learn about this topic and more in this week's top ten, including stories and tips on smarter and more effective emails, 100 social do-gooders you...more
JEFF PICKERING: Community Foundation presents giving card
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
For many of us, this is the time of year when we struggle to find just the right gift to say "thank you" or "happy holidays" to our valued customers, clients, employees, board...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
For many of us, this is the time of year when we struggle to find just the right gift to say "thank you" or "happy holidays" to our valued customers, clients, employees, board...more
Nonprofit orientation offered to KRV
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Press Release/Kern Community Foundation Kern Community Foundation will conduct a Nonprofit Search Orientation Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Cerro Coso's Lake Isabella campus computer lab, room...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Press Release/Kern Community Foundation Kern Community Foundation will conduct a Nonprofit Search Orientation Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Cerro Coso's Lake Isabella campus computer lab, room...more
Encouraging Long-term Giving In Kern County
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation has recently expressed its proposal for growth which involves harnessing 5 percent of the wealth passed between generations to better the community. The proposal is...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation has recently expressed its proposal for growth which involves harnessing 5 percent of the wealth passed between generations to better the community. The proposal is...more
Foundation Update
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Tehachapi Hospital Foundation has been placed in an account with the Kern Community Foundation and it is in the process of officially changing its name to HighCountry HealthCare...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Tehachapi Hospital Foundation has been placed in an account with the Kern Community Foundation and it is in the process of officially changing its name to HighCountry HealthCare...more
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