Kern County Museum Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$365K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kern County Museum Foundation?
Kern County Museum Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Kern Community Foundation ($134K), Batey Family Charitable Trust ($94K), The Virginia and Alfred Harrell ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $365K in grants to Kern County Museum Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Community Foundation | $134,471 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Batey Family Charitable Trust | $94,250 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Virginia and Alfred Harrell | $85,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | $13,125 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Rotary Club of Bakersfield | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lazzerini Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | $7,800 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Skeet Varner Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $97K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
What grants has Kern County Museum Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | CONTRIBUTION MADE TO THE GENERAL FUND | $21,000 |
| 2025 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | GUILD IN SUPPORT OF BAKERSFIELD SOUND EXHIBIT | $5,555 |
| 2024 | Rotary Club of Bakersfield | 2024 Children's Garden Project Dona | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | GUILD IN SUPPORT OF BAKERSFIELD SOUND EXHIBIT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $550 |
| 2023 | The Virginia and Alfred Harrell | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION. | $20,350 |
| 2023 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | GUILD IN SUPPORT OF BAKERSFIELD SOUND EXHIBIT | $1,050 |
| 2023 | Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $550 |
| 2023 | The Skeet Varner Foundation | TO PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIEMCES THROUGH THE HISTORICAL OBJECTS THAT TELL STORIES ABOUT KERN COUNTY LIFE. | $500 |
| 2022 | The Virginia and Alfred Harrell | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Kern Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $30,203 |
| 2022 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION. | $7,200 |
| 2022 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | GUILD IN SUPPORT OF BAKERSFIELD SOUND EXHIBIT | $920 |
| 2022 | Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $550 |
| 2021 | Kern Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $87,168 |
| 2021 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION. | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,550 |
| 2021 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | HISTORICAL LECTURE EDUCATION AND TRANSPORATION EXHIBIT | $1,550 |
| 2020 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION. | $34,200 |
| 2020 | Kern Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $17,100 |
| 2020 | Lazzerini Family Foundation | GRANT USED TO FUND THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Virginia and Alfred Harrell | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Rodney & Cheryl Palla Family Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,600 |
| 2020 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | HISTORICAL LECTURE EDUCATION AND TRANSPORATION EXHIBIT | $1,550 |
| 2019 | Batey Family Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION. | $4,500 |
| 2019 | Louis and Sheryl Barbich Foundation | EDUCATIONAL TRANSPORTATION | $1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kern County Museum Foundation?
Kern County Museum Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Kern Community Foundation ($134K), Batey Family Charitable Trust ($94K), The Virginia and Alfred Harrell ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $365K in grants to Kern County Museum Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Kern County Museum Foundation's largest funder?
Kern Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Kern County Museum Foundation, with $134K across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Kern County Museum Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $365K in grants to Kern County Museum Foundation across 28 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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