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Kern River Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bakersfield, California · EIN 953842364

Kern River Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2022 it gave $250 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.

How to apply

Kern River Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kern River Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$250

Grants paid in 2022

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sierra Club Kern Kaweah Chapter
Bakersfield, CA
Annual fundraising$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2022 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kern River Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kern River Foundation give?

$250 in tax year 2022, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $250.

Who runs Kern River Foundation?

Its 2022 filing lists Rich O'Neil (President), William Cooper (Vice President), Lauren Franconi (Board Member) and Jonathan Yates (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Kern River Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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