Our Giving Guides
- 2024 Community Giving Guide
- 2021 Community Giving Guide
- 2019 (20th Anniversary Issue) Community Giving Guide – Single-page format
- 2019 (20th Anniversary Issue) Community Giving Guide – Side-by-side page format
- 2017-18 Community Giving Guide
- 2016 Charity Giving Guide
- 2014-2015 Charity Giving Guide
- 2013 Charity Giving Guide
Financial Reports
- 2022 Audited Financial Statement
- 2022 Form 990
- 2021 Audited Financial Statement
- 2021 Form 990
- IRS Determination Letter
- IRS 501(c)(3) letter – October 15, 2001
Investment Performance
- Kern Community Foundation October Investment Performance Summary
- Kern Community Foundation September Investment Performance Summary
- Kern Community Foundation August Investment Performance Summary
- Kern Community Foundation 2024 Q3 Investment Performance Summary
- Kern Community Foundation 2024 Q2 Investment Performance Report
- Kern Community Foundation 2024 Q1 Investment Performance Report
Fund Documents
- Fund Establishment Information Form
- Investment Recommendation Form
- Planned Gift Confirmation Form
- Organize Your Charitable Giving
- Grant Recommendation Form
- Administrative Fee Schedule
- Contributing to Your Fund
- Corporate Giving Services
- Foundation Services
- Sample Bequest Language
- Procedures for Establishment and Operation of Funds and Affiliated Organizations
- Endowment Examples
Kern Real Estate Foundation
- 2018 Form 990
- 2017 Form 990
- 2016 Form 990
- Real Property Inquiry
- California Exempt Acknowledgement Letter
- IRS Letter of Determination
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund
- 2025 Judi McCarthy Women’s Philanthropy Award Nomination Form
- 2025 Judi McCarthy Young Women’s Philanthropy Award Nomination Form
- 2020 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Kern County
- Executive Summary of the 2020 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Kern County
Educational Attainment & College Access
- “A Measure of Our Mission” – Kern Futures 2019 Brochure
- Preparing for College – A Useful Presentation from Kern Community Foundation
- College Financing Plan Sample
- Financial Aid Example
- 9 Month Budget Plan Sample
Newsletters and Publications
- Kern Community Foundation July 2024 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation June 2024 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation March 2024 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation December 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation November 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation October 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation September 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation August 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation July 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation June 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation May 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation April 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation March 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation February 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation January 2023 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation December 2022 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation November 2022 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation October 2022 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation September 2022 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation August 2022 Newsletter
- Kern Community Foundation July 2022 Newsletter
- Transfer of Wealth in Kern County, Summary
- Transfer of Wealth in Kern County, Technical Findings Report (50 pages)
In the News
City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield Life Magazine
- Bakersfield Life Magazine January 2023: Finding you in the new year
- Bakersfield Life Magazine July 2019: Bakersfield Matters: Couple with local roots gifts foundation from afar
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Nov 2018: Philanthropy Matters: Veteran-focused philanthropy
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Oct 2018: Philanthropy Matters: Women lead the way in philanthropic efforts
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Sept. 2018: Philanthropy Matters: Keeping kids in school by emphasizing importance of regular attendance
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Aug 2018: Kern River runs through high-needs region targeted for assistance
- Bakersfield Life Magazine July 2018: Philanthropy Matters: Commitment to giving solid as charitable contributions continue to rise
- Bakersfield Life Magazine June 2018: Philanthropy Matters: The difference between students beginning college and students actually completing college
- Bakersfield Life Magazine May 2018: Philanthropy Matters: A chance to showcase the giving spirit of Kern County
- Bakersfield Life Magazine April 2018: Philanthropy Matters: KCF hosts nonprofit meet-and-greet at local zoo
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Mar 2018: Philanthropy Matters: KCF partnership with CSUB illustrates power of community engagement
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Feb 2018: Philanthropy Matters: No Kill Coalition seeks to end shelter deaths in Kern County
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Jan 2018: Philanthropy Matters: ‘Suffering’ for a cause leads to increased participation
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Nov 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Give the gift of giving
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Oct 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Donor-advised funds a DIY option for creating a lasting legacy
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Sep 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Women’s and Girls’ Fund seeks to transform the lives of women, girls in the community
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Aug 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Real estate an unexpected resource for giving
- Bakersfield Life Magazine June 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Combining charity, philanthropy to create change
- Bakersfield Life Magazine April 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Explore the nonprofits around Kern County
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Mar 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Leave a legacy that keeps on giving
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Feb 2017: Philanthropy Matters: A different approach to philanthropy: Philanthropy on Tap
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Jan 2017: Philanthropy Matters: Giving is good for your health
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Aug 2016: Philanthropy Matters: How to create a charitable giving plan
- Bakersfield Life Magazine Jun 2016: Philanthropy Matters: Growing Scholarships, growing futures
- Bakersfield Life Magazine April 2016: Philanthropy Matters: The importance of community philanthropy
Bakersfield Lifestyle Magazine
El Popular News
- El Popular News August 9, 2024: Programa de becas del ayuntamiento de Bakersfield acepta solicitudes para programa de empleos juveniles.
- El Popular News June 6, 2019: El patrocinio de Give Big Kern abre las puertas del aprendizaje sobre la filantropía para un jóven líder hispano
- El Popular News June 5, 2019: La Villa Mexican Grill preseneta cheque de $5,000 a la Fundación Comunitaria de Kern
- El Popular News May 9, 2019: Dale más Kern a la educación
- El Popular News April 25, 2019: Kern sigue dando en grande
- El Popular News April 25, 2019: Galeria de fotos: GIVE BIG KERN Conferencia de Prensa
- El Popular News April 20, 2019: Tacos La Villa celebra 3er aniversario dando en grande
- El Popular News April 18, 2019: Joven Filántropo Hispano da Gran Sorpresa a los Organizadores de Give Big Kern
- El Popular News July 6, 2018: Fundación presenta cheques a familias de dos mujeres que padecieron en Las Vegas
- El Popular News June 27, 2018: Fundación Comunitaria de Kern ofrece becas para escuelas católicas
- El Popular News March 29, 2018: Give Big Kern: Un Dia para Celebrar el Espiritu Generoso del Condado de Kern
- El Popular News Feb 11, 2018: Kern Community foundation ofrece becas a estudiantes sobresalientes
Kern Business Journal
- Kern Business Journal Third Quarter 2020: Foundation survey helps rethink nonprofit business model post-COVID-19
- Kern Business Journal Second Quarter 2020: Supporting local nonprofits through Give Big Kern during the COVID-19 crisis
- Kern Business Journal First Quarter 2020: Preparing philanthropically for future disasters: How you can help ‘PrepareKern’
- Kern Business Journal Fourth Quarter 2019: Using text messaging to ensure college success? You bet!
- Kern Business Journal Third Quarter 2019: Local nonprofits’ fundraising efforts get a promising ‘Jumpstart’
- Kern Business Journal Second Quarter 2019: Give Big Kern: CEO of nonprofit giving platform GiveGab visits Kern, leaves pearls of wisdom
- Kern Business Journal First Quarter 2019: Philanthropy on Tap: Lifting our glasses to Kern County’s hardworking nonprofits
- Kern Business Journal Dec 2018/Jan 2019: ‘I was that kid!’ Musings from a long-ago scholarship recipient now working on the other side of philanthropy
- Kern Business Journal Oct/Nov 2018: Accuracy of 2020 Census crucial for Kern County federal funding allocation (pdf version)
- Kern Business Journal Oct/Nov 2018: 2020 Census crucial for Kern County federal allocation (online version)
- Kern Business Journal Aug/Sept 2018: Crop Gifting: Turning unsold crop inventory into $$$ for charity
- Kern Business Journal Jun/July 2018: Give Big Kern: Synching generous hearts and clicks for the greater good
- Kern Business Journal Feb/Mar 2018: Give Big Kern: A countywide celebration of giving
- Kern Business Journal Dec 2017/Jan 2018: An alliance that ‘KAN’ help strengthen Kern’s nonprofit sector
- Kern Business Journal Oct/Nov 2017: Nonprofit/for-profit partnerships: Mutually beneficial and heartwarming
- Kern Business Journal Aug/Sept 2017: End-of-Life decision-making: An opportunity to create a charitable legacy
Kern Valley Sun
- Kern Valley Sun May 10, 2023: Give Big Kern program potentially doubles giving for Kern Valley nonprofits
- Kern Valley Sun Jan. 22, 2019: Give Big Kern Training
- Kern Valley Sun Oct. 31, 2018: Pledge for a future
Metro Magazine
- Metro Magazine June 2024: 2024 Young Professional Recipient – Fatima “Teems” Tulfo (Page 12)
- Metro Magazine November 2022: “A Better Bakersfield” Award Recipient – Kern Community Foundation (Page 6)
- Metro Magazine April 2019: Giving Back & Making a Difference (Page 12)
- Metro Magazine April 2018: Giving Back & Making a Difference (Page 14)
Mountain Enterprise
Tehachapi News
- Tehachapi News Sept. 16, 2018: Women’s and Girls’ Fund accepting grant requests
- Tehachapi News March 24, 2018: Give Big Kern: One Day to Celebrate the Giving Spirit of Kern County
- Tehachapi News March 10, 2018: Kern Community Foundation seeks scholarship evaluators
The Bakersfield Californian
- The Bakersfield Californian November 1, 2024: Kern Community Foundation grants $10K for Borel Fire Support
- The Bakersfield Californian September 1, 2024: Kern Community Foundation gives four Women’s and Girls’ Fund grants
- The Bakersfield Californian August 22, 2024: Deadline extended for Bakersfield youth jobs program
- The Bakersfield Californian August 7, 2024: Fund established for Borel Fire victims
- The Bakersfield Californian May 14, 2024: Give Big Kern donations soared into the stratosphere this year
- The Bakersfield Californian May 4, 2024: Give Big Kern 2024 efforts culminate on Tuesday
- The Bakersfield Californian November 26, 2023: GivingTuesday: Generosity movement encourages givers to look beyond themselves
- The Bakersfield Californian September 20, 2023: 20 Under 40: Glenda Garcia
- The Bakersfield Californian September 26, 2023: Women’s and Girls’ Fund solicits pre-grant application letters
- The Bakersfield Californian May 2, 2023: Bakersfield youths selected to serve as Bank of America student leaders
- The Bakersfield Californian May 2, 2023: Give Big Kern collects funds, volunteer hours
- The Bakersfield Californian March 3, 2023: A shining moment: Edible Schoolyard celebrates new greenhouse
- The Bakersfield Californian July 5, 2022: Kern Community Foundation awards $100k grant for Edible Schoolyard Kern County
- The Bakersfield Californian July 5, 2022: Kern Community Foundation accepting applications for Youth Jobs Program
- The Bakersfield Californian June 17, 2023: 33rd annual Beautiful Bakersfield Award recipients
- The Bakersfield Californian December 2, 2021: Kern Community Foundation announces new president and CEO
- The Bakersfield Californian October 30, 2020: Bank of America turns virtual interning during COVID-19 into an opportunity to impact young participants ‘for a lifetime’
- The Bakersfield Californian June 14, 2020: Back by popular demand: Free webinar series aims to help nonprofits with financial resilience
- The Bakersfield Californian May 11, 2020: Despite pandemic, Give Big Kern generates record numbers in 2020
- The Bakersfield Californian May 5, 2020: Give Big Kern pivots focus online to aid local nonprofits
- The Bakersfield Californian May 5, 2020: Community Voices – Give Big Kern: Time to ‘Give Like It’s a Fiesta’ because #COVIDCantStopGood
- The Bakersfield Californian April 13, 2020: Get on Board with Give Big Kern
- The Bakersfield Californian April 6, 2020: Give Big Kern: A safe, online, social-distance-compliant fundraising event to help local charities
- The Bakersfield Californian January 31, 2020: Give Big Kern: The magic of nonprofit strengthening starts now
- The Bakersfield Californian December 23, 2019: Community Voices – Participate in the census because you count
- The Bakersfield Californian July 19, 2019: K-12 Catholic education scholarships available from Kern Community Foundation
- The Bakersfield Californian July 6, 2019: ‘By the grace of God,’ no fatalities, only minor injuries following earthquake in Ridgecrest
- The Bakersfield Californian June 7, 2019: In its 20th year, Kern Community Foundation receives record donation
- The Bakersfield Californian May 7, 2019: Community Voices – Let Give Big Kern harness your giving spirit today
- The Bakersfield Californian May 6, 2019: Give Big Kern givers invited to rise and shine–and give–early
- The Bakersfield Californian April 12, 2019: Community Voices – Give Big Kern is also about giving back through volunteering
- The Bakersfield Californian April 2, 2019: Retailers roll out promotions to support charity fundraiser Give Big Kern
- The Bakersfield Californian Nov. 11, 2018: Numbers don’t lie: Accuracy of 2020 Census crucial for Kern County’s allocation of federal funds
- The Bakersfield Californian June 29, 2018: Community, families build scholarships from the ashes of tragedy
- The Bakersfield Californian June 15, 2018: Kern Community Foundation offers scholarship for Catholic schools
- The Bakersfield Californian May 3, 2018: Donors’ generosity took Give Big Kern over the $225K mark
- The Bakersfield Californian May 1, 2018: Record year for Give Big Kern
- The Bakersfield Californian April 30, 2018: Give Big Kern is Tuesday
- The Bakersfield Californian March 1, 2018: Effort to fund May charity event kicked off today
California State University, Bakersfield – Campus News
23ABC Bakersfield
- August 24, 2024: 23ABC donates funds to help those impacted by the Borel Fire
- August 19, 2024: Lead by example at the City of Bakersfield’s Fellowship Program
- August 1, 2024: Bakersfield Youth Job Program applications now open
- May 7, 2024: Give Big Kern 2024: help out your favorite nonprofit
- May 7, 2024: Give Big Kern 2024 breaks record for funds raised
- May 5, 2023: Kern Community Foundation gives final Give Big Kern donation totals
- May 2, 2023: Give Big Kern: Celebrating the giving spirit of Kern County
- April 18, 2023: Give Big Kern preview event coming to Bakersfield this weekend
- July 5, 2022: Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program City Hall Fellowship accepting applications
KGET
- September 12, 2024: City of Bakersfield’s Fellowship program meant to introduce young professionals to careers in local government
- September 2, 2024: Women’s and Girls’ Fund takes on education first
- August 29, 2024: Kern Community Foundation grants American Red Cross $3K for Borel Fire
- August 28, 2024: Kern foundation celebrates 20th anniversary with large grant cycle
- August 2, 2024: Kern Community Foundation establishes Borel Fire Relief Fund
- January 2, 2024: Kern Community Foundation launching Write to Thrive project supporting nonprofits
- November 28,. 2023: How to support nonprofit organizations on ‘Giving Tuesday’
- May 2, 2023: Give Big Kern Giving Day taking place today
- July 8, 2022: Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program now taking applications
- June 22, 2020: Nearly $750,000 raised through this year’s Give Big Kern
KBAK
- August 16, 2024: Kern County foundation donates money to families Impacted by “Borel Fire”
- August 2, 2024: How to help: Donations sought for ‘Borel Fire’ recovery efforts
- May 7, 2024: Give Big Kern off to record-breaking success as donations flood in
- January 11, 2024: Kern Community Foundation boosts nonprofits with ‘Write to Thrive’ project
- May 4, 2023: Give Big Kern breaks fundraising record
The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Mojave Desert News
- August 26, 2024: Kern Community Foundation Awards $3,000 Grant to Equine Rescue Outakuntrol for Borel Fire Relief
- February 16, 2024: Kern Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline Extended
Podcasts
- December 12, 2022: Our TwoCents Podcast – The Positive Impact of Kern Community Foundation
- September 28, 2022: TehachaPod: Tehachapi Philanthropy Event
Philanthropy News Digest
- August 15, 2024: Kern County foundation donates money to families Impacted by “Borel Fire”
- August 28, 2024: Borel Fire victims receive financial support from Kern County organizations
The Loop
Greater Bakersfield Chamber
Grant Resources
- The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Grantmaking Policy
- Project Budget Template
- Scope of Work Template
- Philanthropy on Tap 2021 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Impact
Give Big Kern
- Give Big Kern 2024 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2023 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2022 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2021 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2020 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2019 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2018 Report to the Community
- Give Big Kern 2017 Report to the Community