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.
Kern Economic Development Foundation
Mission:Linking business, education, and the community on projects related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, the local workforce, and professional development.
Kern Fire Safe Council
Mission:To safeguard the communities of Kern County from the effects of wildfire through education, innovation and action.
Kern Literacy Council
Mission:Empowering individuals to improve their quality of life through literacy education since 1966.
Kern Medical Auxiliary
Mission:Volunteers from teenagers to retirees donate more than 10,000 hours of service each year to assist patients, visitors, & staff in the hospital.
Kern Medical Foundation
Mission:Raise funds to enhance hospital facilities & services for better health, safety, and community welfare.
Kern Partnership for Children and Families
Mission:Seeks to meet needs of low-income and foster children in Kern County.
Kern Premier Aquatics Club
Mission:We offer water polo and swim extra-curricular activities to the youth (ages 5-18) of Kern County
Kern River Conservancy
Mission:To implement our education initiatives focused on conservation, native trout preservation and community outreach.
Kern River Tubatulabal Paiute Council
Mission:Dedicated to preserving, restoring, and teaching Native American culture, history and traditions for educational, ceremonial and social activities.