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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
COMMUNITY VOCES: Let Give Big Kern harness your giving spirit today
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
This online crowdfunding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation is without a doubt the biggest part of my job. I devote about half of...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
This online crowdfunding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation is without a doubt the biggest part of my job. I devote about half of...more
Give Big Kern givers invited to rise and shine — and give — early
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... nonprofit partners to join them at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, Kern Community Foundation said in a news...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... nonprofit partners to join them at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, Kern Community Foundation said in a news...more
BAKERSFIELD MATTERS: Local charity having an impact on nonprofit scene
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
According to Kristen Beall, president and CEO of Kern Community Foundation, there are approximately 800 true nonprofits in Kern, though not all...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
According to Kristen Beall, president and CEO of Kern Community Foundation, there are approximately 800 true nonprofits in Kern, though not all...more
WVC Foundation Hires Rachel Evey as New Executive Director
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She is originally from Bakersfield Calif., where she worked as a manager of development and donor services at Kern Community...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She is originally from Bakersfield Calif., where she worked as a manager of development and donor services at Kern Community...more
WVC Foundation interim director named to job permanently
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She formerly worked as a manager of development and donor services at Kern Community Foundation and as foundation assistant for the...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She formerly worked as a manager of development and donor services at Kern Community Foundation and as foundation assistant for the...more
Give Big Kern Announces Participating Nonprofits
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BAKERSFIELD, CA. — Kern Community Foundation held a press conference at the Padre Hotel this morning to announce the local...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BAKERSFIELD, CA. — Kern Community Foundation held a press conference at the Padre Hotel this morning to announce the local...more
Community Voices: GiveBigKern.org website open for donations
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... a hole in their pockets, Give Big Kern organizer Kern Community Foundation opened the givebigkern.org donation portal a whole month in...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... a hole in their pockets, Give Big Kern organizer Kern Community Foundation opened the givebigkern.org donation portal a whole month in...more
COMMUNITY VOICES: Give Big Kern is also about giving back through volunteering
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Give Big Kern was started in 2016 by Kern Community Foundation as a nonprofit strengthening initiative that engages the entire community in...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Give Big Kern was started in 2016 by Kern Community Foundation as a nonprofit strengthening initiative that engages the entire community in...more
Early opening for Give Big Kern
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation. Give Big Kern, “One Day to Celebrate the Giving Spirit of Kern County!” is observed on the first Tuesday in...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation. Give Big Kern, “One Day to Celebrate the Giving Spirit of Kern County!” is observed on the first Tuesday in...more
2nd-annual scholarship awarded in memory of Kelsey Meadows, Taft teacher killed in Route 91 ...
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Berry Petroleum was $25,000, and the Kern Community Foundation was $10,000," Jessica said. The community is also what the family says...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Berry Petroleum was $25,000, and the Kern Community Foundation was $10,000," Jessica said. The community is also what the family says...more
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