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

Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue, Inc.

Mission:

Our goal is rescuing dogs and saving people at the same time.


Taft College Foundation

Mission:

Dedicated to supporting student success through fund raising and development of community relationships.


Team Juanatas-Bowens

Mission:

TJB removes barriers that prevent individuals from participating in weightlifting, powerlifting, pickleball, and yoga.


Teen Challenge of Southern California

Mission:

Ours is a missional movement that unashamedly follows Christ, embraces servant leadership, and shares transforming grace.


Tehachapi Cancer Foundation

Mission:

Inspired by Love Driven by Compassion


Tehachapi Police Foundation

Mission:

Facilitate opportunity for community youth to partner with officers of our police department.


Tejon Ranch Conservancy

Mission:

Protecting, restoring & enhancing the native biodiversity & ecosystem values of the Tejon Ranch & Tehachapi range to benefit future generations.


The Arts Council of Kern

Mission:

To provide support, and promote arts access, advocacy, and education for all Kern County residents and visitors.


The Cat People

Mission:

To end the needless suffering of felines in Kern County through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, community education, and low-income assistance programs.