Community foundation · EIN 77-0555874
Kern Community Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
Kern Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Bakersfield, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.22M in grants paid across 34 grants, with $46M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Aera Energy Fund, Youth for Christ Kern County Fund and Linked Fund.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Kern Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The use of grant funds is monitored by the board of directors
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Kern community foundation's mission is growing community and growing philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aera Energy Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $2,918,446 |
| Youth for Christ Kern County Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $243,000 |
| Linked Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $229,000 |
| California State University Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $219,066 |
| Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $204,886 |
| Aera Energy Fund for Conservation and the Environment | Maricopa, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Hay Family Foundation Fund | Carlsbad, CA | Charitable | $129,041 |
| Rod Stiefvater Foundation Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $124,560 |
| Bakersfield Museum of Art Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $100,561 |
| Southern Sierra Council Boy Scouts of America - Camp Kern Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $89,611 |
| Mccarthy Family Fund | Peabody, MA | Charitable | $82,600 |
| Kern and Dance Alliance | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $81,000 |
| Batey Charitable Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $78,500 |
| Borel Fire Relief Fund | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $64,575 |
| California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable | $41,375 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $41,000 |
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $40,585 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $37,765 |
| Bakersfield Christian High School | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $33,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $27,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Uei College Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $21,500 |
| San Joaquin Valley College | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $20,203 |
| North Kern Christian School | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $16,550 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno, CA | Charitable | $16,432 |
The 25 largest of 34 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Kern Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Kern Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Kern Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,219,376 in grants paid (34 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Kern Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Aera Energy Fund (CA), $2.92M, Youth for Christ Kern County Fund (CA), $243K, Linked Fund (CA), $229K, California State University Bakersfield (CA), $219K and Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund (CA), $205K.