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

The Bakersfield Skateboard Foundation

Mission:

Empowering communities through skateboarding, art, and music to inspire confidence, creativity, and authentic self-expression.


The Cat People

Mission:

To end the needless suffering of felines in Kern County through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, community education, and low-income assistance programs.


The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Mission:

Providing a safe, supportive space and services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and a bridge to the greater community.


The Contreras Foundation

Mission:

Providing scholarships and educational opportunities for Kern County students pursuing higher education.


The Dollywood Foundation

Mission:

Dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free books to children from 0 to age 5.


The Fox Theater Foundation

Mission:

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.


The Green Hotel Restoration Foundation

Mission:

To preserve the Hotel and historic oak as part of Shafter and Kern history, and provide access to the community.


The Hope Center Inc

Mission:

To assist low-income & help them move toward wholeness – physically, emotionally & spiritually.


The House Institute Foundation

Mission:

To innovate hearing health through research, education, global health, and pediatric care.