Everyone can be a philanthropist. At Kern Community Foundation, we’re committed to making it easy to find, learn about and give to the causes you care about most. Discover the impact local nonprofits have on our community with our comprehensive nonprofit database. Search for your organization of choice and find information to help you make the most of your charitable gift.
Facilitate opportunity for community youth to partner with officers of our police department.
Protecting, restoring & enhancing the native biodiversity & ecosystem values of the Tejon Ranch & Tehachapi range to benefit future generations.
To provide support, and promote arts access, advocacy, and education for all Kern County residents and visitors.
To end the needless suffering of felines in Kern County through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, community education, and low-income assistance programs.
Providing a safe, supportive space and services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and a bridge to the greater community.
To promote family unity through public fundraising events for Kern County education and community benefit.
Enhancing the quality of life in Kern County through the effective operation of the Historic Fox Theater as a premier cultural and community event center.
To preserve the Hotel and historic oak as part of Shafter and Kern history, and provide access to the community.
To assist low-income & help them move toward wholeness – physically, emotionally & spiritually.
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