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Kern Dance Alliance

Kern Dance Alliance

Bakersfield, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
77-0437598
Regional Funder
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Kern Dance Alliance

Bakersfield, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
77-0437598
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Kern Dance Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in California, having paid out a total of $2.7 million in grants to 14 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Kern Dance Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

to promote/expand understanding and appreciation of dance through education and performance outreach.
Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2023
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$255K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Andrea Hansen
Board Member
W
William Wright
Board Member
A
Angelique Diaz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Kern Dance Alliance?
No. Kern Dance Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Kern Dance Alliance give?
Kern Dance Alliance primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Kern Dance Alliance’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Kern Dance Alliance fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $255 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Kern Dance Alliance make each year?
In 2023, Kern Dance Alliance awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Kern Dance Alliance fund recently?
In 2024, Kern Dance Alliance awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MODESTO SOUND, COMMUNITY MEDIA ACCESS COLLABORATIVE, and Dance Camera West. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Kern Dance Alliance?
Kern Dance Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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