Kern Community Foundation
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    Now
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  • What We Do
        • What We DoKCF connects generous donors to energized community members and organizations, matching their charitable interests with our community’s needs.
        • Kern Community Foundation Strategic InitiativesKCF creates positive impact by focusing on the underlying causes of issues, asking the tough questions, and seeking long-term solutions with lasting results.
          • Kern Futures
          • Kern Community Foundation Nonprofit Strengthening Initiative
        • Community InitiativesCommunity initiatives are funds that are run by a volunteer committee, supported by KCF staff, and have their own independent grantmaking capability.
          • The Women’s and Girls’ Fund
            • Grantmaking
            • Founders & Advocates
          • Kern River Valley Community Fund
          • Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund (UKF)
        • Crisis Response and ResiliencyKern Community Foundation is often called upon as a trusted community partner to act as a philanthropic first responder and thought leader in times of crisis. Find out about our Crisis Response and Resiliency work here.
          • Keep Our City Open
        • Kern Connected Community NetworkThe Kern Connected Community Network was launched to help provide a smooth transition for patients, individuals and families to community resources.
        • Donor FundsKern Community Foundation has more than 160 charitable funds, a full range of giving instruments, and a full staff of skilled professionals ready to serve you.
        • Kern Real Estate FoundationKern Real Estate Foundation (KREF) is exclusively dedicated to simplifying and facilitating charitable gifts of real estate.
  • Donors
        • DonorsKCF works with individuals and families, corporations and organizations, creating philanthropic plans that benefit the community and fulfill their charitable intent.
        • Kern Community Foundation – Types of FundsKCF offers a variety of funds and can help you choose the fund that best accomplishes your goals for giving.
        • Support the FoundationKCF and our generous supporters and fundholders are committed to improving life in Kern County through effective philanthropy.
        • Leave a LegacyYou can practice smart generosity by creating a permanent charitable fund at Kern Community Foundation as part of your estate planning.
        • Corporate GivingKCF can help business manage their corporate philanthropy while elevating their corporate brand within the communities they serve.
        • Donor StoriesA variety of individuals, families, and corporations use Kern Community Foundation as their partner in philanthropy.
        • Donor Portal Quick-Reference GuideA quick-reference guide to introduce the basics of the new Donor Portal.
  • Nonprofits
        • NonprofitsKCF strives to support the nonprofit community of Kern County with support in the form of competitive grants and a wide range of professional development and visibility opportunities.
        • Available GrantsKern Community Foundation offers competitive grant opportunities at different times throughout the year.
        • Build an EndowmentEstablish an endowment fund at KCF giving your staff and Board the freedom to focus on programs and services while KCF manages your endowment.
        • Nonprofit Empowerment CenterWorkshops, resources and funding opportunities, COVID-19 resources, nonprofit leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion.
          • Foundation Directory Online
          • Toolkit for Nonprofit Strengthening
          • COVID-19 Resources
          • Nonprofit Leadership
          • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
          • Nonprofit Strengthening Events
        • Nonprofit SearchWe’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.
        • Community EventsThis calendar features fundraisers and other outreach events from our various nonprofit partners so that the public can get to know Kern’s diverse nonprofit community better.
  • KAN
        • Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN)The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of the nonprofit organizations in Kern County.
        • KAN EventsView events from Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN).
        • Nonprofit ResourcesUseful Online Resources and Research Aids for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits.
  • Kern County Students
        • Kern County StudentsScholarships are an important step toward students achieving their personal dreams. KCF provides resources, funding, and learning opportunities for our recipients and their parents.
        • ScholarshipsRegardless of who you are, where you come from, or what you hope to become, financial support from our wide range of scholarship opportunities can be the springboard to help you fulfill your educational goals.
        • College ResourcesResources that KCF has collected to help students, parents, and school administrators to learn about federal and state financial aid, planning for college, and seeking scholarships.
        • Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question? See our frequently asked questions about our scholarship programs and resources.
  • Youth Jobs
  • Advisors
        • AdvisorsKCF provides convenient, creative, flexible strategies in our management of charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit agencies.
        • Types of FundsKCF can work with you to provide solutions that will help your clients achieve their philanthropic vision today and ensure that their charitable intentions are honored in the future.
        • What Clients Can GiveFamilies and businesses can tap into KCF to quickly and easily donate hard-to-value assets, and open family or corporate funds to further their charitable goals.
        • Investment OptionsKCF offers a variety of investment solutions to meet the goals of your clients, including a selection of investment pools and our individually managed fund program.
        • Tools, Resources, and DocumentsComprehensive source for planned giving, trust illustrations, presentations, and networking opportunities with the Estate Planning Council of Bakersfield.
  • About
        • About the FoundationKCF believes in giving now and making long-term investments to support effective charitable organizations and programs making Kern County a better place to live, to work and to visit.
        • Board of DirectorsOur Board of Directors governs Kern Community Foundation, sets policy and makes final grant decisions. All members are volunteers serving a maximum of nine years.
        • StaffOur professional staff members are ready to help you match your giving interests with community needs and opportunities
        • Publications and ResourcesKern Community Foundation community giving guide, financial reports, investment performance summaries, and other publications.
        • Our FundsOur experienced staff works personally with each of our donors to develop a giving plan that achieves their charitable and financial goals.
        • NewsKeep up-to-date with the latest Kern Community Foundation and non-profit news.
        • KCF EventsSee and register for Kern Community Foundation events.
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