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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
Photo Gallery: Kern Community Foundation scholarship
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The Kern Community Foundation gave $10,000 for scholarships each in the names of Las Vegas shooting victims Bailey Schweitzer and...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation gave $10,000 for scholarships each in the names of Las Vegas shooting victims Bailey Schweitzer and...more
Check Presentation: Two Local Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting Memorialized with Scholarships ...
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Kern Community Foundation was asked to be the fiscal agent of the “Day of Remembrance Fund,” and will be making a check presentation to...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation was asked to be the fiscal agent of the “Day of Remembrance Fund,” and will be making a check presentation to...more
Foundation to present scholarship checks in memory of local Las Vegas shooting victims
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On Friday, the Kern Community Foundation will present each family of Bailey Schweitzer and Kelsey Meadows with a $10,000 check. The...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
On Friday, the Kern Community Foundation will present each family of Bailey Schweitzer and Kelsey Meadows with a $10,000 check. The...more
Scholarship fund created to honor locals lost in Las Vegas shooting
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The Kern Community Foundation is keeping the memories of those lost at the Route 91 Music Festival shooting alive by creating a...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation is keeping the memories of those lost at the Route 91 Music Festival shooting alive by creating a...more
Kern Community Foundation offers scholarship for Catholic schools
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Kern Community Foundation recently received a thank-you card and photo from the Prieto family, whose children, Aurelio, Lily, Claudia and...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation recently received a thank-you card and photo from the Prieto family, whose children, Aurelio, Lily, Claudia and...more
Give Big Kern: Synching generous hearts and clicks for the greater good
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Philanthropy and technology. ... of giving that took place May 1 is yet another highly visible example of the wedding of technology and...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Philanthropy and technology. ... of giving that took place May 1 is yet another highly visible example of the wedding of technology and...more
High school graduates awarded scholarships from Kern Community Foundation Awards
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Nearly 100 students walked home with scholarships from the Kern Community Foundation Awards, including seven...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Nearly 100 students walked home with scholarships from the Kern Community Foundation Awards, including seven...more
Philanthropy Matters: The difference between students beginning college and students actually ...
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We all want to build a thriving economy, safe neighborhoods and a vibrant culture. And we recognize that our success depends on preparing...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
We all want to build a thriving economy, safe neighborhoods and a vibrant culture. And we recognize that our success depends on preparing...more
Philanthropy Matters: The difference between students beginning college and students actually ...
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At Kern Community Foundation, we believe these students represent the future of our community and have designed a unique program to bring...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
At Kern Community Foundation, we believe these students represent the future of our community and have designed a unique program to bring...more
Kern Community Foundation Awards Upwards of $200000 in Scholarships to Graduating Kern ...
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Kern Community Foundation, a leader in improving educational attainment throughout Kern County, is proud to announce that its Kern...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation, a leader in improving educational attainment throughout Kern County, is proud to announce that its Kern...more
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