Kern Community Foundation
Bakersfield, California · EIN 770555874 · Private foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.6M in grants paid and $32.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 588 individual grants from this funder — $14.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Kern Community Foundation funds
Kern Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aera Energy Fund CHARITABLE | Bakersfield, CA | $2.9M | 2024 |
| Agricultural Foundation of California State University Fresno CHARITABLE | Fresno, CA | $326K | 2022 |
| Bakersfield Southwest Baseball Inc CHARITABLE | Bakersfield, CA | $250K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at kernfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Kern Community Foundation
- Does Kern Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Kern Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Kern Community Foundation fund?
- Kern Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Aera Energy Fund, Agricultural Foundation of California State University Fresno, Bakersfield Southwest Baseball Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Kern Community Foundation give in grants?
- Kern Community Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 588 grants.
- Where is Kern Community Foundation located?
- Kern Community Foundation is based in Bakersfield, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770555874.
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