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.
Empowering athletes post-high school/JC to navigate their academic & athletic journey for optimal opportunities.
Enabling dogs to positively change our world.
Creating networks of healthy, organized communities pursuing social justice through systemic and structural transformation.
Unites leaders and resources to develop Downtown Bakersfield, highlighting its vital role in oil, agriculture, arts, and community.
To empower and encourage our youth to excel beyond one’s mind and limitations.
Empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing support, skills training and professional attire.
Rewarding students by providing scholarships to those who are overlooked by traditional programs and are limited by their financial status.
Empowering East Kern County through economic development, financial literacy, and sustainable community programs for long-term stability and growth.
To restore the hope to the hopeless, disenfranchised, at-risk, and victims turned survivors of human and sex trafficking.
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