Kern Community Foundation

Kern Community Foundation Growing Community. Growing Philanthropy.

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Our team will resume regular business hours ...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Our team will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Join us in welcoming Amy Travis as the new President & CEO of Kern Community Foundation!Amy steps into the role on June ...
05/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Amy Travis as the new President & CEO of Kern Community Foundation!

Amy steps into the role on June 8, 2026, bringing a strong background in community leadership and philanthropy in Kern County. To learn more about Amy, visit kernfoundation.org.

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits is hosting its May workshop “AI Tools For Nonprofit Success" on Friday, May 22, from 8 AM - ...
05/17/2026

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits is hosting its May workshop “AI Tools For Nonprofit Success" on Friday, May 22, from 8 AM - 10 AM at KCSOS City Centre, Room 1A.

Jim Damian will present a workshop covering current best practices and tips for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into nonprofit business practices. Learn current trends, upsides and pitfalls and suggestions for using this powerful tool.

To register, please visit: http://www.kernfoundation.org/kan.

Join us for the 4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Awards hosted by the Kern Alliance of Nonprofits on Wednesday, June 3, 2...
05/16/2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Awards hosted by the Kern Alliance of Nonprofits on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at The Woman’s Club of Bakersfield.

This event recognizes individuals and organizations making an impact in Kern County. Congratulations to our 2026 recipients: Gabriel Adame (Nonprofit Professional of the Year), Yolanda Ochoa (Board Member of the Year), Jaqueline Aguilar (Rising Star Award), Gilbert LaRoque (Lifetime Achievement Award), Heather McCray (Unsung Hero), Juan Antonio López Morales (Youth Award – High School), and Brie Lancaster (Nonprofit Contributor/Partner). Tickets and tables are now available, and sponsorship opportunities are open for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the nonprofit sector. Go to www.kernfoundation.org/kan to learn more.

It's Kern County's Official Day of Giving! Go to www.givebigkern.org and donate to a cause you support today!
05/05/2026

It's Kern County's Official Day of Giving! Go to www.givebigkern.org and donate to a cause you support today!

Meet Gisselle Valencia, a graduate of Stockdale High School! Gisselle received the Oscar and Libbie Rudnick Scholarship ...
04/23/2026

Meet Gisselle Valencia, a graduate of Stockdale High School! Gisselle received the Oscar and Libbie Rudnick Scholarship Fund of $2,500. She is currently attending the University of Oregon, majoring in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

The Waterman Foundation, in partnership with Kern Community Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its 2026...
04/22/2026

The Waterman Foundation, in partnership with Kern Community Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Capital Grant Program. Applications close on May 1.

Approximately $50,000 will be awarded to local nonprofits for capital projects such as building improvements, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades.

Applications must be sponsored by a member of the Bakersfield Downtown Rotary Club.
Learn more at www.kernfoundation.org/grants.

It’s Giving Season! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Give Big Kern events.Join us in investing in our community and ...
04/10/2026

It’s Giving Season! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Give Big Kern events.

Join us in investing in our community and supporting local nonprofits. Every event leads up to Give Big Kern, our community’s day of giving. Visit www.givebigkern.org to learn more.

Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program (BYJP) is accepting applications for the City Hall Summer Internship (CHSI) cohort.The CH...
04/07/2026

Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program (BYJP) is accepting applications for the City Hall Summer Internship (CHSI) cohort.

The CHSI cohort is an eight-week, paid summer internship where high school youth will work part-time with City Departments on important projects and initiatives. Interns will be paid $18.00 an hour.

Go to www.kernfoundation.org/byjp to apply.

Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

Kern Community Foundation is looking for scholarship evaluators. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit ker...
04/03/2026

Kern Community Foundation is looking for scholarship evaluators. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit kernfoundation.org/students or contact Angie at [email protected].

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5701 Truxtun Avenue, Ste 110
Bakersfield, CA
93309

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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