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.

All Nonprofit Organizations

Bags4Kids

Mission:

To be a voice for foster youth whose inner struggles go unheard, thereby restoring their capacity to believe they have not been forgotten.


Bakersfield Angels

Mission:

Wrapping community around children and families in the foster care system through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentor-ship.


Bakersfield ARC

Mission:

To build a stronger community by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities achieve individual goals for a better life.


Bakersfield Art Association

Mission:

Provide opportunity for study and improvement of art technique, encourage art in community, offer art scholarships, and exhibit members’ art locally.


Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative

Mission:

Promote Awareness of Small Black owned businesses


Bakersfield Boxers & Bullies Rescue

Mission:

Dedicated to Boxer and Pit bull breeds in Bakersfield, CA. Our main focus is education and helping people KEEP their dogs.


Bakersfield Center for Pastoral Counseling

Mission:

Providing pastoral, professional, and peer counseling for Kern residents in need.


Bakersfield Christian High School

Mission:

To offer our community a nondenominational “school of excellence” providing a biblically based education.


Bakersfield College Foundation

Mission:

Expanding access and opportunity for students of all ages.