KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bakersfield, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0555874
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Bakersfield, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0555874
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Kern Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support for projects in Virginia and Washington. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS GROWING COMMUNITY AND GROWING PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION
$1.5M
6%
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$661.8K
3%
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF KERN COUNTY
$556.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Washington. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION, BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF KERN COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.