About us

Kern Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity created by and for the people of Kern County. We work to enhance the quality of life for all the people of Kern County by encouraging philanthropy, providing services to donors and assisting those who work to meet community needs. 

Local expert

We are a local organization supported and led by people from Kern County. Our board and staff are continually cultivating a deep knowledge about the issues and opportunities that shape our community. We monitor community needs and opportunities in a variety of areas. We track the impact of the organizations and programs working to make a difference in this county. With this information, Kern Community Foundation matches acts of caring with our community's needs.

Personalized service provider

We work closely with people who give and their professional advisors to help each donor achieve his or her personal charitable and financial goals. We offer maximum tax benefits under federal law. We help people understand the many ways of giving, and we share our knowledge of community needs and high-impact opportunities. We help individuals, families and businesses create personal legacies through named funds. We provide administrative services that ensure giving is an easy, pleasurable experience. Through our careful stewardship and endowment capabilities, we make giving powerful.

Community catalyst

We're in the business of building community. As a unique, established resource for community philanthropy, we serve donors as well as the nonprofit agencies that are turning community resources into community good. We bring diverse voices and groups together to address local issues. We foster the development of new organizations and programs. We redirect funds as community needs change. We build permanent community capital.

Wonder why so many people choose to give through Kern Community Foundation? Ten reasons.