Kern County Network For Children
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Kern County Network For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1993, with $278,759 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1300 17th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301 EIN 33-0552738 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$279K
▼ 33.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$339K
Net assets
$79K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Kern County Network For Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -21% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kern County Network For Children: 3 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Kern County Network For Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kern County Network For Children: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 17th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2013) to $279K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $79K
Operating margin
-21.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$79K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$79K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,759▼33.8% | $338,561▼15.0% | $78,611▼43.2% | $78,611▼43.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $421,343▲62.1% | $398,271▲39.9% | $138,413▲20.0% | $138,413▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $259,997▲23.6% | $284,733▲48.3% | $115,341▼17.7% | $115,341▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $210,395▼1.2% | $192,015▲26.9% | $140,077▲15.1% | $140,077▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $213,004▲30.6% | $151,285▲3.8% | $121,697▲103% | $121,697▲103% | 990 |
| 2019 | $163,074▲7.8% | $145,686▲0.9% | $59,978▲40.8% | $59,978▲40.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $151,287▲15.4% | $144,405▲19.5% | $42,590▲19.3% | $42,590▲19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $131,153▲30.8% | $120,807▲13.3% | $35,708▲40.8% | $35,708▲40.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $100,267▼19.9% | $106,613▼20.3% | $25,362▼20.0% | $25,362▼20.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $125,227▲5.7% | $133,728▲37.8% | $31,708▼21.1% | $31,708▼21.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $118,426▲32.2% | $97,033▲4.1% | $40,209▲114% | $40,209▲109% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $89,559 | $93,243 | $18,816 | $19,255 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $35K total
3 grants to Kern County Network For Children totaling $35K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Homeless youth services | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Valley Strong Credit Union | To support equity-focused leadership, education and support for students, school districts and the community through programs, services and fiscal accountability.to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation and dissemination of the history and culture of filipino americans in the united states | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kern County Network For Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kern County Network For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0552738, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kern County Network For Children's EIN?
- Kern County Network For Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0552738.
- How much revenue does Kern County Network For Children report?
- Kern County Network For Children reported $278,759 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kern County Network For Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Kern County Network For Children C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kern County Network For Children (EIN 33-0552738) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.