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Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity created by and for the people of Kern County. We work to enhance the quality of life for all the people of Kern County by encouraging philanthropy, providing services to donors and assisting those who work to meet community needs.
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Recent News from Kern Community Foundation
Local nonprofits' fundraising efforts get a promising 'Jumpstart'
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Last September, Kern Community Foundation, in a public-private ... management and monitoring through the Foundation's online grants...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Last September, Kern Community Foundation, in a public-private ... management and monitoring through the Foundation's online grants...more
Property damaged in earthquakes can be reassessed in order to pay lower taxes
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Also Thursday, The Community Foundation asked for donations that can be forwarded to charities supporting recovery efforts. The...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Also Thursday, The Community Foundation asked for donations that can be forwarded to charities supporting recovery efforts. The...more
'By the grace of God,' no fatalities, only minor injuries following earthquake in Ridgecrest
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation is also accepting donations to assist those affected. The foundation is asking for donations in the following way...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation is also accepting donations to assist those affected. The foundation is asking for donations in the following way...more
In its 20th year, Kern Community Foundation receives record donation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The McCarthys, who now live in Austin, Texas, gifted $2.5 million to the Kern Community Foundation, which matches donors with community...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
The McCarthys, who now live in Austin, Texas, gifted $2.5 million to the Kern Community Foundation, which matches donors with community...more
$2.5M Gift from Philanthropy Power Couple Energizes Kern Community Foundation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She is also the namesake of the Judi McCarthy Women's Philanthropy ... and helped to generate capital that provides philanthropic solutions to...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
She is also the namesake of the Judi McCarthy Women's Philanthropy ... and helped to generate capital that provides philanthropic solutions to...more
Tacos La Villa donates $5000 to Kern Community Foundation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
A local Mexican grill served up a bit of generosity Tuesday, presenting a $5,000 check to the Kern Community Foundation. The president of Tacos...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
A local Mexican grill served up a bit of generosity Tuesday, presenting a $5,000 check to the Kern Community Foundation. The president of Tacos...more
2019 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards winners
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Give Big Kern: Hosted by the Kern Community Foundation on the first Tuesday in May, Give Big Kern helps local nonprofits raise money...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
Give Big Kern: Hosted by the Kern Community Foundation on the first Tuesday in May, Give Big Kern helps local nonprofits raise money...more
COMMUNITY VOCES: Let Give Big Kern harness your giving spirit today
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
This online crowdfunding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation is without a doubt the biggest part of my job. I devote about half of...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
This online crowdfunding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation is without a doubt the biggest part of my job. I devote about half of...more
Give Big Kern givers invited to rise and shine — and give — early
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... nonprofit partners to join them at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, Kern Community Foundation said in a news...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
... nonprofit partners to join them at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, Kern Community Foundation said in a news...more
BAKERSFIELD MATTERS: Local charity having an impact on nonprofit scene
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
According to Kristen Beall, president and CEO of Kern Community Foundation, there are approximately 800 true nonprofits in Kern, though not all...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation
According to Kristen Beall, president and CEO of Kern Community Foundation, there are approximately 800 true nonprofits in Kern, though not all...more
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