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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
James Irvine Foundation Awards Grant
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to the Kern Community Foundation to increase its philanthropic and leadership capacity. The grant awarded was among the 24 grants given by the...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to the Kern Community Foundation to increase its philanthropic and leadership capacity. The grant awarded was among the 24 grants given by the...more
Irvine Foudnation Awards Kern Community Foundation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The grant will be used to increase the foundations philanthropc and leadership capcaity. The grant awarded...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The grant will be used to increase the foundations philanthropc and leadership capcaity. The grant awarded...more
The WIC Campaign
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Part of the larger California WIC Campaign was to gather Bakersfield residents at Community Action Partnership of Kern's WIC offices to decorate paper plates that will be sent to the government in an...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Part of the larger California WIC Campaign was to gather Bakersfield residents at Community Action Partnership of Kern's WIC offices to decorate paper plates that will be sent to the government in an...more
Volunteering: Treat your charitable giving like an investment
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BY JEFF PICKERING Guest columnist | Tuesday, Sep 06 2011 10:00 PM I hear this comment often in my role as President and CEO of Kern Community Foundation. However, I do not necessarily agree with it....more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BY JEFF PICKERING Guest columnist | Tuesday, Sep 06 2011 10:00 PM I hear this comment often in my role as President and CEO of Kern Community Foundation. However, I do not necessarily agree with it....more
Where is Rural Philanthropy Heading and Where in the World are its Partners on ...
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation
While some rural community foundations, such as the Nebraska Community Foundation, have gotten out ahead of the curve with the creation of well over 100 “affiliate funds” in rural counties, in...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation
While some rural community foundations, such as the Nebraska Community Foundation, have gotten out ahead of the curve with the creation of well over 100 “affiliate funds” in rural counties, in...more
West Side Recreation, Park District Gets $100K
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The West Side Recreation and Park District (WSRPD) is pleased to announce a $100000 grant from the Aera Energy Fund of the Kern Community Foundation. The funds will help underwrite construction costs...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The West Side Recreation and Park District (WSRPD) is pleased to announce a $100000 grant from the Aera Energy Fund of the Kern Community Foundation. The funds will help underwrite construction costs...more
Aera Energy Fund gives Rec $100000 for new gym, STOP program
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
By Anonymous The West Side Recreation and Park District on Monday announced that it is receiving a $100000 grant from the Aera Energy Fund of the Kern Community Foundation. The funds will help...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
By Anonymous The West Side Recreation and Park District on Monday announced that it is receiving a $100000 grant from the Aera Energy Fund of the Kern Community Foundation. The funds will help...more
Community foundation gifts top $1 million; search engine could drive up donations
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BY JEFF GOODMAN, Californian staff writer The Kern Community Foundation distributed more than $1 million in donations to 209 nonprofit groups in 2010, ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BY JEFF GOODMAN, Californian staff writer The Kern Community Foundation distributed more than $1 million in donations to 209 nonprofit groups in 2010, ...See all stories on this topic...more
A BLOG ABOUT LIFE, MEDIA, POLITICS AND PEOPLE
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... to hear how much newcomers enjoy our community, which is why I enjoyed the email from Jeff Pickering, the new head of the Kern Community Foundation. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... to hear how much newcomers enjoy our community, which is why I enjoyed the email from Jeff Pickering, the new head of the Kern Community Foundation. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Community Reading Project needs volunteers | Bakersfield Express
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Research-based Community Reading Project is coordinated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and funded by The United Way of Kern County and Kern Community Foundation. It trains and places...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Research-based Community Reading Project is coordinated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and funded by The United Way of Kern County and Kern Community Foundation. It trains and places...more
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