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

JDRF Los Angeles Chapter (also serving Kern County)

Mission:

Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes and its complications.


Jim Burke Education Foundation

Mission:

Helping the youth of Kern County excel through grants, scholarships and civic projects developed through the Ford Dream Builders student leadership program.


JJ’s Legacy

Mission:

Educating Kern County Residents and inspiring them to become registered organ, eye and tissue donors and by providing support to donor families.


Junior League of Bakersfield

Mission:

Promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.


KAXL 88.3 Life FM

Mission:

Using Christian Music and compelling media in a culturally relevant way to encourage faith and unite our community.


Keep California Beautiful

Mission:

Dedicated to alternative waste management, beautification, community networking and outreach.


Keepers Transformation House Women’s Discipleship Program

Mission:

To restore and empower women in crisis to a dignified and purposeful life in Christ.


Kenneth Teeters Foundation

Mission:

To honor and support our local Kern County Veterans who have served and sacrificed so much for our community


Kern Around the Clock Foundation

Mission:

Preventing premature or inappropriate institutionalization of at-risk elderly and functionally impaired adults through such services as case management, information and assistance.