Does United Way of Kern County accept grant applications?

United Way of Kern County'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 United Way of Kern County fund?

United Way of Kern County's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Bakersfield Homeless Center, Housing Authority, Bakersfield Homeless Center. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does United Way of Kern County give in grants?

United Way of Kern County reported $757K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 19 grants.

Where is United Way of Kern County located?

United Way of Kern County is based in Bakersfield, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952274560.

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United Way of Kern County

Bakersfield, California · EIN 952274560 · Private foundation

Based in Bakersfield, California, United Way of Kern County has awarded $1.9M across 19 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2020. Its largest grant on record went to Bakersfield Homeless Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$757K

Annual giving (FY2020)

$3.2M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2020

Most recent grant

What United Way of Kern County funds

United Way of Kern County's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Kern County, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Bakersfield Homeless Center HOMELESS/HOUSING	Bakersfield, CA	$843K	2019
Housing Authority CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$466K	2020
Bakersfield Homeless Center CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$131K	2020
California Veterans Assistance Foundation CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$77K	2020
Bethany Servicesbakersfield Homeless Center HOMEFIRST GRANT/CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$58K	2017
Community Action Parntership of Kern CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$57K	2020
Alliance Against Family Violence CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$50K	2017
California Veterans Assistance Foundation HOMELESS/HOUSING	Bakersfield, CA	$33K	2019
The Mission at Kern County CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$30K	2017
Other Small Grants - Co United Way of Kern County CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$26K	2020
Golden Empire Gleaners CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$18K	2017
Housing Authority HOMELESS/HOUSING	Bakersfield, CA	$16K	2019
Community Action Partnership of Kern - 211 CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$15K	2017
Capk - Food Bank CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Bakersfield, CA	$10K	2017
The Needscenter CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL	Taft, CA	$9K	2017

United Way of Kern County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$203K

2019$898K

2020$757K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Kern County

United Way of Kern County'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.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Kern County

Does United Way of Kern County accept grant applications?: United Way of Kern County'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 United Way of Kern County fund?: United Way of Kern County's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Bakersfield Homeless Center, Housing Authority, Bakersfield Homeless Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Kern County give in grants?: United Way of Kern County reported $757K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 19 grants.
Where is United Way of Kern County located?: United Way of Kern County is based in Bakersfield, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952274560.
How can I find foundations similar to United Way of Kern County?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like United Way of Kern County, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Kern County'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 United Way of Kern County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.