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Kern Dance Alliance

Bakersfield, California  ·  EIN 770437598  ·  Private foundation

Kern Dance Alliance is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.4M in annual giving against $479K in assets. This page documents the 14 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Kern Dance Alliance — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2023)
$479K
Total assets
14
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Kern Dance Alliance funds

Kern Dance Alliance's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development.

Arts & CultureEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.

childrenmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kern Dance Alliance, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dance Camera West
CAC
Los Angeles, CA$255K2023
Childrens Musical Theaterwor
CAC
Fresno, CA$255K2023
Community Media Access Collab
CAC
Fresno, CA$255K2023
Dolores Huerta Foundation
CAC
Bakersfield, CA$255K2023
Fresno Arts Council Inc
CAC
Fresno, CA$255K2023
Garden Pathways Inc
CAC
Bakersfield, CA$255K2023
Modesto Sound
CAC
Modesto, CA$255K2023
Outsiders Entrepreneurs Inc
CAC
Keene, CA$255K2023
Kern River Valley Art Associa
CAC
Kernville, CA$196K2023
Arts Council of Kern
CAC
Bakersfield, CA$168K2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern Co
CAC
Bakersfield, CA$96K2023
Camp Taylor Inc
CAC
Modesto, CA$95K2023
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestr
CAC
Bakersfield, CA$37K2023
Eastern Sierra Artists
CAC
Bishop, CA$32K2023

How to apply for funding from Kern Dance Alliance

Kern Dance Alliance's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kerndance.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kern Dance Alliance

Does Kern Dance Alliance accept grant applications?
Kern Dance Alliance's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kern Dance Alliance fund?
Kern Dance Alliance's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Dance Camera West, Childrens Musical Theaterwor, Community Media Access Collab. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kern Dance Alliance give in grants?
Kern Dance Alliance reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 14 grants.
Where is Kern Dance Alliance located?
Kern Dance Alliance is based in Bakersfield, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770437598.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kern Dance Alliance's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kern Dance Alliance. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.