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

Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County

Mission:

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.


Breckenridge K9 Border Collie Rescue

Mission:

We are a nonprofit dog rescue, created to find border collies, in need, loving forever homes.


Brenda Jean’s Sober Living Facility

Mission:

Residents will achieve self-sufficiency with structured support by helping in Brenda Jean’s Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, and/or Internship Programs


Bristol Hospice Foundation of California (formerly Optimal Hospice Foundation)

Mission:

Ensure hospice and bereavement programs for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness: Programs include hospice funding and Kids Camp.


Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science

Mission:

To educate and involve the community, through recovering, preserving and displaying local and world wide natural history objects.


California Breakfast Burritos

Mission:

To foster the sport of pack burro racing; to train, care for, and adopt burros; and to educate the public in the same.


California City Animal Outreach Foundation

Mission:

We support the California City Animal Shelter and our local pet community.


California Commission On Sexual Exploitation

Mission:

To reduce criminal behavior by the application of evidence-based and trauma-informed services.


California Community Education Center Inc

Mission:

Increase access to education and the arts for students identifying with traditionally underserved communities