The Kern Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$353K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Kern Project?
The Kern Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family ($155K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($50K), Berger Family Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $353K in grants to The Kern Project between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family | $155,333 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Berger Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $45,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Mizel Family Foundation | $16,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 | $15,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lacey Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| WF Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| WCA Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Mitchell David Solomon Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Highland Street Connection | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $111K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.
What grants has The Kern Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family | TO SAVE DOGS AND CATS OF KERN COUNTY, CA THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND REHOMING. | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family | TO SAVE DOGS AND CATS OF KERN COUNTY, CA THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND REHOMING. | $35,333 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $6,500 |
| 2024 | The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | WF Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | WCA Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Highland Street Connection | FOR HEALTHCARE. | $500 |
| 2023 | The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family | TO SAVE DOGS AND CATS OF KERN COUNTY, CA THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND REHOMING. | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Mitchell David Solomon Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Berger Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family | TO SAVE DOGS AND CATS OF KERN COUNTY, CA THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND REHOMING. | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Lacey Family Foundation | ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Mizel Family Foundation | GENERAL APPROPRIATION | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Kern Project?
The Kern Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family ($155K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($50K), Berger Family Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $353K in grants to The Kern Project between 2020–2025.
Who is The Kern Project's largest funder?
The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family is the largest recorded funder of The Kern Project, with $155K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has The Kern Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $353K in grants to The Kern Project across 25 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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