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  • What We Do
        • What We DoKCF connects generous donors to energized community members and organizations, matching their charitable interests with our community’s needs.
        • Kern Community Foundation Strategic InitiativesKCF creates positive impact by focusing on the underlying causes of issues, asking the tough questions, and seeking long-term solutions with lasting results.
          • Kern Futures
          • Kern Community Foundation Nonprofit Strengthening Initiative
        • Community InitiativesCommunity initiatives are funds that are run by a volunteer committee, supported by KCF staff, and have their own independent grantmaking capability.
          • The Women’s and Girls’ Fund
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            • Founders & Advocates
          • Kern River Valley Community Fund
          • Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund (UKF)
        • Crisis Response and ResiliencyKern Community Foundation is often called upon as a trusted community partner to act as a philanthropic first responder and thought leader in times of crisis. Find out about our Crisis Response and Resiliency work here.
          • Keep Our City Open
        • Kern Connected Community NetworkThe Kern Connected Community Network was launched to help provide a smooth transition for patients, individuals and families to community resources.
        • Donor FundsKern Community Foundation has more than 160 charitable funds, a full range of giving instruments, and a full staff of skilled professionals ready to serve you.
        • Kern Real Estate FoundationKern Real Estate Foundation (KREF) is exclusively dedicated to simplifying and facilitating charitable gifts of real estate.
  • Donors
        • DonorsKCF works with individuals and families, corporations and organizations, creating philanthropic plans that benefit the community and fulfill their charitable intent.
        • Kern Community Foundation – Types of FundsKCF offers a variety of funds and can help you choose the fund that best accomplishes your goals for giving.
        • Support the FoundationKCF and our generous supporters and fundholders are committed to improving life in Kern County through effective philanthropy.
        • Leave a LegacyYou can practice smart generosity by creating a permanent charitable fund at Kern Community Foundation as part of your estate planning.
        • Corporate GivingKCF can help business manage their corporate philanthropy while elevating their corporate brand within the communities they serve.
        • Donor StoriesA variety of individuals, families, and corporations use Kern Community Foundation as their partner in philanthropy.
        • Donor Portal Quick-Reference GuideA quick-reference guide to introduce the basics of the new Donor Portal.
  • Nonprofits
        • NonprofitsKCF strives to support the nonprofit community of Kern County with support in the form of competitive grants and a wide range of professional development and visibility opportunities.
        • Available GrantsKern Community Foundation offers competitive grant opportunities at different times throughout the year.
        • Build an EndowmentEstablish an endowment fund at KCF giving your staff and Board the freedom to focus on programs and services while KCF manages your endowment.
        • Nonprofit Empowerment CenterWorkshops, resources and funding opportunities, COVID-19 resources, nonprofit leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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        • Nonprofit SearchWe’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.
        • Community EventsThis calendar features fundraisers and other outreach events from our various nonprofit partners so that the public can get to know Kern’s diverse nonprofit community better.
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        • Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN)The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of the nonprofit organizations in Kern County.
        • KAN EventsView events from Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN).
        • Nonprofit ResourcesUseful Online Resources and Research Aids for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits.
  • Kern County Students
        • Kern County StudentsScholarships are an important step toward students achieving their personal dreams. KCF provides resources, funding, and learning opportunities for our recipients and their parents.
        • ScholarshipsRegardless of who you are, where you come from, or what you hope to become, financial support from our wide range of scholarship opportunities can be the springboard to help you fulfill your educational goals.
        • College ResourcesResources that KCF has collected to help students, parents, and school administrators to learn about federal and state financial aid, planning for college, and seeking scholarships.
        • Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question? See our frequently asked questions about our scholarship programs and resources.
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        • AdvisorsKCF provides convenient, creative, flexible strategies in our management of charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit agencies.
        • Types of FundsKCF can work with you to provide solutions that will help your clients achieve their philanthropic vision today and ensure that their charitable intentions are honored in the future.
        • What Clients Can GiveFamilies and businesses can tap into KCF to quickly and easily donate hard-to-value assets, and open family or corporate funds to further their charitable goals.
        • Investment OptionsKCF offers a variety of investment solutions to meet the goals of your clients, including a selection of investment pools and our individually managed fund program.
        • Tools, Resources, and DocumentsComprehensive source for planned giving, trust illustrations, presentations, and networking opportunities with the Estate Planning Council of Bakersfield.
  • About
        • About the FoundationKCF believes in giving now and making long-term investments to support effective charitable organizations and programs making Kern County a better place to live, to work and to visit.
        • Board of DirectorsOur Board of Directors governs Kern Community Foundation, sets policy and makes final grant decisions. All members are volunteers serving a maximum of nine years.
        • StaffOur professional staff members are ready to help you match your giving interests with community needs and opportunities
        • Publications and ResourcesKern Community Foundation community giving guide, financial reports, investment performance summaries, and other publications.
        • Our FundsOur experienced staff works personally with each of our donors to develop a giving plan that achieves their charitable and financial goals.
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  • December 2024
  • Fri 27
    Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

    Charmed & Chosen 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball Fundraiser

    The Collective 931 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Charmed & Chosen Inc. invites you to our 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball Fundraiser! This is your chance to step out in style, rocking your best formal outfit paired with your favorite sneakers. It's going to be a night full of fun, music, and great vibes, all while supporting an amazing cause. Whether you're still in high school or just graduated, this event is perfect for you to hang out with friends, make memories, and give back. So, lace up your sneakers and come kick it with us! You won’t want to miss it.

  • March 2025
  • Wed 26
    March 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    The Women’s and Girls’ Fund 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration

    Seven Oaks Country Club 2000 Grand Lakes Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    The Women's and Girls' Fund 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration The annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th, at Seven Oaks Country Club. Honoring our...

    $95
  • April 2025
  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    32nd Annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament

    Seven Oaks Country Club 2000 Grand Lakes Ave., Bakersfield, CA

    Join us on April 7, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Stockdale Country Club for the Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament is a premier annual event hosted by Links for Life, dedicated to empowering women in Kern County who are battling breast cancer. In honor of Sharyn Woods, a cherished community member lost to the disease, this prestigious tournament brings together top-tier professional golfers and enthusiastic for an unforgettable day of competition. Proceeds directly benefit women undergoing breast cancer treatment, ensuring they receive the vital support they need. With its compelling format and unwavering commitment to a life-changing cause, the event continues to inspire, unite, and make a lasting impact on the fight against breast cancer.

    $250
  • Sat 12
    April 12 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Run with Burros

    Highway 14 & Indian Wells Canyon Rd Highway 14 & Indian Wells Canyon Rd, Inyokern, CA, United States

    Join us where the Sierra Nevada meets the Mojave Desert as the mining and burro heritage is brought back and honored by “Running with the Burros”.

    We invite individual runners and runners with burros to compete on a challenging course in the canyons of the southern Sierra Nevada.

    $75
  • Tue 22
    April 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    2025 Give Big Kern Press Conference

    The Padre Hotel 1702 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA

    Join us for the 2024 Give Big Kern Press Conference! WHAT: Give Big Kern Kick-off Press Conference WHEN: April 22, 2025; 10 AM – 11...

  • May 2025
  • Fri 2
    May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Dustbowl to Diamonds 2025

    The Grove at Shadow Creek 8359 Shadow Creek Court, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Join Kern County Cancer Foundation for an evening of fundraising, live music, multi-catered food stations, drinks & auctions.

    $175
  • Sat 3
    May 3 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

    3rd Annual Give Big at the Park: Give Big Kern Nonprofit Meet and Greet

    The Park at Riverwalk 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA

    3rd Annual Give Big at the Park 2025 Give Big at the Park 2025 will take place on May 3, 2025! Save the date for...

  • Tue 6
    May 6

    Give Big Kern 2025 – Celebrate Kern County’s Official Giving Day!

    Give Big Kern 2025 Give Big Kern 2025 will take place on May 6, 2025! Give Big Kern has raised over millions of dollars from...

  • September 2025
  • Sat 13
    September 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Monte Carlo Night – Bakersfield Senior Center

    Bakersfield Senior Center, Inc. 530 4th St, Bakersfield, United States

    Hosted by the Bakersfield Senior Center You're invited to an exciting evening of fun and fundraising at the Monte Carlo Night, the signature senior center...

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