Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 19, 2027

144 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 19, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Kern County, CA

Focus Areas: Secondary and post-secondary education programs; workforce development; youth education initiatives

Mission: The Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation works to enable the confidence needed for Kern County's youth to thrive. Through grants, scholarships and other community investments, the goal is to help develop the skilled workforce of the future across Kern County, uniting employers and educators through innovative secondary and post-secondary education programs.

Contact Information:

  • Address: 5500 Ming Avenue STE 300, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Phone: 661-863-9400
  • Email: info@kirschenmannfoundation.org
  • Website: kirschenmannfoundation.org

Organization Status: 501(c)(3) #85-0749675

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

1. Application Opens: January 12, 2026
2. Deadline: February 19, 2026 (next cycle: 2027-02-19)
3. Application Form: Available at https://kirschenmannfoundation.org/grant-application-form/
4. Timeline:
- March 2026: Grant selections finalized
- April 2026: Grants distributed

    Required Materials

    Application form with fields for:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Additional required fields (specific details not provided on website)
  • Option to save and continue application later

What Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$34K
Median grant
$3,500
Range
$500–$8,000
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Bakersfield, CA; Arvin, CA; Tehachapi, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Arvin High School · Arvin, CA

    Ffa program & ag mechanics

    $8,000

  • Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi, CA

    Ffa program

    $5,200

  • Del Oro High School · Bakersfield, CA

    Ffa program

    $3,500

  • North High School · Bakersfield, CA

    Ffa program

    $3,500

  • Actis Junior High School · Bakersfield, CA

    Ag program

    $3,500

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development
  • Youth programs
  • College prep

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