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.
To work together with low-income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities.
To protect and restore the ecosystems of the southern Sierra Nevada – including both the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia.
To inspire love and lasting protection for important lands.
Providing access to higher education through college planning services and by promoting literacy, family connectedness, and health and wellness.
SOTH’s purpose is to operate a haven to rescue, reunite and re-home lost and abandoned companion animals.
The mission is to empower girls as future leaders through mentorship, personal development, and leadership opportunities to foster purpose and impact.
Shielding and empowering our Kern County frontline emergency responders so they can thrive, reconnect and serve.
Covering politics of water in the San Joaquin Valley, where crops that create billionaires grow in fields next to communities without drinkable water.
Provides childcare education, clothing, & essentials for up to 3 children/family, ages 0-5 (food, diapers, wipes, clothing).
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