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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY

Bakersfield, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2274560
Regional Funder
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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY

Bakersfield, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2274560
Regional Funder

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of Central Eastern California, doing business as United Way of Kern County, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California. With a total of $756.7K awarded to 18 grantees in 2020, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY IS TO "MOBILIZE DONORS, ADVOCATES AND VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN KERN COUNTY." THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY RAISING AND INVESTING FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD; COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES AROUND CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES; ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE; AND ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FURTHER ITS OBJECTIVES.
Total Funding Given

$756.7K

2020
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
94%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Eric Arias
Board Member
M
Mari Perez-Dowling
Board Member
J
Jordan Kaufman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY 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 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY make each year?
In 2020, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $757 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BETHANY SERVICES INC, HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN, and COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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