Foundation grants for nonprofits in Kern County
Private foundations gave $64 million to organizations in Kern County in tax years 2019 to 2025, according to their own IRS filings.
$64 million
given
2,461
grants
419
foundations
$3,000
typical grant
Foundations that give in Kern County
The 20 biggest givers here whose tax filings don't say they fund only groups they pick themselves. Check each foundation's own guidelines before you apply.
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The California Wellness Foundation
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Gave $1.6 million in Kern County in 31 grants. Typical grant: $6,000.
- Community development
- Health
- Public safety & justice
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The Virginia and Alfred Harrell
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $1.4 million in Kern County in 72 grants. Typical grant: $13,472.
- Environment & animals
- Arts & culture
- Human services
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Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $1.3 million in Kern County in 18 grants. Typical grant: $6,118.
- Education
- Arts & culture
- Health
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The Schmidt Family Foundation
Based in Palo Alto, CA
Gave $1.0 million in Kern County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $300,000.
- Food & nutrition
- Public safety & justice
- Community development
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Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $844,400 in Kern County in 28 grants. Typical grant: $28,400.
- Food & nutrition
- Arts & culture
- Youth development
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The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $675,000 in Kern County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $675,000.
- Human services
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Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $583,523 in Kern County in 29 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Human services
- Health
- Arts & culture
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Edgar E & Elizabeth S Pankey Foundation
Based in North Tustin, CA
Gave $560,000 in Kern County in 11 grants. Typical grant: $30,000.
- Education
- Health
- Arts & culture
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William & Florence Wheeler Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $480,150 in Kern County in 31 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Education
- Health
- Youth development
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The Ford Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $450,000 in Kern County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $225,000.
- Civil rights & advocacy
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Seedcore Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $349,396 in Kern County in 38 grants. Typical grant: $3,750.
- Education
- Food & nutrition
- Youth development
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The Rodney Grimm Family Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $300,000 in Kern County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $300,000.
- Education
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Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $266,000 in Kern County in 8 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Human services
- Education
- Housing & homelessness
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Isaiah 5812 Foundation Inc
Based in Parker, CO
Gave $260,000 in Kern County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $260,000.
- Religion
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The Bank of America Charitable
Based in Charlotte, NC
Gave $254,634 in Kern County in 44 grants. Typical grant: $500.
- Youth development
- Workforce & economic development
- Human services
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The Harvey L Hall Charitable Family
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $185,444 in Kern County in 14 grants. Typical grant: $5,000.
- Public safety & justice
- Human services
- Education
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The Dennis & Anne Beaver Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $166,011 in Kern County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $58,171.
- Arts & culture
- Education
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Gates Foundation
Based in Seattle, WA
Gave $150,000 in Kern County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $150,000.
- Education
- Community development
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The Alcon Foundation Inc
Based in Fort Worth, TX
Gave $140,000 in Kern County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $70,000.
- International
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Philanthropy International
Based in Claremont, CA
Gave $100,000 in Kern County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $45,000.
- Youth development
- Arts & culture
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Giving by program area in Kern County
| Program area | Foundations | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 103 | $21 million |
| Health | 61 | $11 million |
| Youth development | 61 | $8.8 million |
| Public safety & justice | 29 | $8.1 million |
| Human services | 65 | $7.2 million |
| Community development | 30 | $7.0 million |
| Religion | 58 | $5.5 million |
| Arts & culture | 52 | $4.2 million |
| Environment & animals | 116 | $2.3 million |
| Food & nutrition | 19 | $2.2 million |
| Housing & homelessness | 31 | $1.2 million |
| Civil rights & advocacy | 11 | $1.1 million |
| International | 15 | $708,828 |
| Science & technology | 7 | $520,897 |
| Workforce & economic development | 9 | $398,599 |
| Mental & behavioral health | 10 | $166,893 |
From the grants private foundations list in their IRS tax filings (Form 990-PF, tax years 2019 to 2025), as of Oct 31, 2026. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant counts for the county of the organization that received it, wherever the foundation is based. The typical grant is the middle one. Program areas come from each organization's IRS category and the stated purpose of the grant, so those figures are estimates. A foundation can ask to be left off this page by emailing contact@grantassembly.com.
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