Ways to Give

Kern Community Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of services and tools to help you make the most of your charitable dollars and enjoy a meaningful giving experience. We accept a range of assets and can facilitate even very complex forms of giving.

Make a gift of:

• Cash
• Stocks, bonds and mutual fund shares
• Real estate
• Life insurance
• Retirement assets such as a 401(k), 403(b), individual retirement accounts (IRA) or other qualified retirement programs
• Interest in limited partnerships

Contribute to a fund, including

• Unrestricted funds that meet ever-changing community needs
• Field of interest funds which connect personal values to high-impact opportunities
• Designated funds that help local organizations sustain and grow
• Scholarships to invest in deserving students
• Donor advised funds, which offer a personalized approach to giving
• Supporting organizations for a high-impact, low-hassle alternative to private foundations
• Tribute gifts, which honor community members and commemorate important events

Establish a fund

Generally a contribution of $10,000 or more is needed to create a new fund, but there is no minimum amount for giving to an existing fund.

Giving now

For appreciated stock or qualified retirement assets, a direct transfer will deliver maximum tax advantages.

Planned Giving