Kern River Foundation
Kern River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $250.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$194K
+43.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$250
-99.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$250
-99.5% YoY
About Kern River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kern River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $250.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $194,185 | $135,538 | $111,895 |
| Revenue | $115,313 | $92,727 | $34,986 |
| Expenses | $56,666 | $69,084 | $19,694 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $250 | $50,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Sierra Club Kern Kaweah Chapter ($250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB KERN KAWEAH CHAPTER BAKERSFIELD, CA | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICH O'NEIL | President | — | — |
| WILLIAM COOPER | Vice President | — | — |
| LAUREN FRANCONI | Board Member | — | — |
| JONATHAN YATES | Board Member | — | — |
| STEPHEN WINTERS | Board Member | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern River Foundation?
Kern River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Kern River Foundation?
As of 2023, Kern River Foundation holds $194K in total assets with $115K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $250 in 2023.
Where does Kern River Foundation operate?
Kern River Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Kern River Foundation award?
In 2023, Kern River Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $250 — an average of about $250 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kern River Foundation's EIN?
Kern River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3842364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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