Kern River Foundation
Kern River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250.
Kern River Foundation at a glance
In short: Kern River Foundation gave $250 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $250), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $250
- -99.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $250
- -99.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $194,185
- +43.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Kern River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sierra Club Kern Kaweah Chapter ($250).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kern River Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $250.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Kern Kaweah Chapter Bakersfield, CA | Annual Fundraising | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $194,185 | $115,313 | $56,666 | $250 | 1 | $250 | — |
| 2022 | $135,538 | $92,727 | $69,084 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — |
| 2021 | $111,895 | $34,986 | $19,694 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
| 2020 | $96,603 | $13,384 | $1,754 | $500 | 1 | — | $4,553 |
| 2019 | $84,973 | $13 | $4,513 | — | — | — | $4,213 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kern River Foundation is led by Rich O'Neil, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rich O'Neil
President
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lauren Franconi
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonathan Yates
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen Winters
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
William Cooper
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bill Cooper (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Michelle Beck (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Craig Smith (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Marcia Wolfe (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy ONeil (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Eddy Lane (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Donna Winkley (2019) — Director
- Former: Eddie Lane (2019) — Member at La
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kern River Foundation
How much does Kern River Foundation give each year?
Kern River Foundation gave $250 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Kern River Foundation?
Kern River Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $115K.
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.
Where does Kern River Foundation operate?
Kern River Foundation has awarded grants in California.
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 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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