How much funding does Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant provide?

Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant provides More than US $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Kern County Nonprofits that:Are registered with Kern Community Foundation. Geography: In Kern County.

Kern Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Funding Amount

More than US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Kern County Nonprofits that:Are registered with Kern Community Foundation

Geography

In Kern County

Overview

The Borel Fire Relief Fund, established by the Kern Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofits in Kern County responding to the Borel Fire. Eligible organizations must be registered with the foundation and possess a Silver 2023 or higher Transparency Rating on GuideStar.org. With a focus on immediate relief for requests up to $10,000, this fund seeks to foster community resilience and recovery efforts, enhancing the quality of life in Kern County.

Note: Applications requesting a maximum of $10,000 will be considered for immediate relief. Requests exceeding $20,000 will be reviewed at a later date for recovery efforts.
In response to the Borel Fire in the Kern River Valley, the Kern Community Foundation has activated the Borel Fire Relief Fund.

Eligibility

Open to Kern County Nonprofits that:Are registered with Kern Community Foundation; andHave a Silver 2023 or higher Transparency Rating on GuideStar.org; andAre involved in Borel Fire relief efforts.

What Kern Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 34
Total given: $5.13M
Median grant: $39K
Range: $7,000–$2.92M

By dollars: California 98%, Massachusetts 2%, Minnesota <1%. Top recipient cities: Bakersfield, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Maricopa, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
56% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.