Kern Law Enforcement Association
to provide representation to members in matters related to employment in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the fair labor standards.
Kern Law Enforcement Association at a glance
In short: Kern Law Enforcement Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $794,888
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kern Law Enforcement Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phillip Campas Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Campas Foundation Bakersfield, CA | general fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $794,888 | $503,527 | $694,347 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $967,967 | $760,007 | $615,000 | — | — | $6 |
| 2023 | $922,580 | $516,609 | $462,243 | — | — | $8 |
About Kern Law Enforcement Association
Based on IRS filings
Kern Law Enforcement Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $795K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kern Law Enforcement Association is led by Jeff Colbert, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Colbert
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Ramo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Disque
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Cabral
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Sakamoto
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Lowe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Calso
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Davidson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yousef Abou Harb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Hess
Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $126K (2025)
David Lidgett
Secretary & Treasurer
Bakersfield → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cruz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: James Orr (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Storar (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Saldana (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Sean Dunshee (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tim Caughron (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Aaron Mendez (2023) — Director
- Former: James Money (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Dorkin (2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Davis (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $126K, to Diana Hess (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Kern Law Enforcement Association
How much does Kern Law Enforcement Association give each year?
Kern Law Enforcement Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kern Law Enforcement Association?
Kern Law Enforcement Association reported $795K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $504K.
What is Kern Law Enforcement Association?
Kern Law Enforcement Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Bakersfield, CA. It holds $795K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kern Law Enforcement Association operate?
Kern Law Enforcement Association has awarded grants in California.
What is Kern Law Enforcement Association's EIN?
Kern Law Enforcement Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0195609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
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