Kern Regional Center
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Kern Regional Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1973, with $328,844,197 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
3200 N Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93308 EIN 23-7115846 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$328.8M
▲ 12.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$328.8M
Net assets
-$634K
Employees
354
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Kern Regional Center: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Regional Center: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Kern Regional Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Regional Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide quality services and support in a cost effective manner to people with developmental disabilities. kern regional center is one of the 21 regional centers in california, 100% funded by the state of california department of developmental services.
What they do
Out of home - residential placement of a client in a home other than their family home for care, supervision, and habitation.
Day program - day or organized social, educational and preventative services to boost client independence.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3200 N Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $147.9M (FY2013) to $328.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $88.5MNet assets -$634K
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87.8M
Total liabilities
$88.5M
Net assets
-$634K
Salaries & benefits
$33.5M
10% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,844,197▲12.3% | $328,844,197▲12.0% | -$634,027 | $87,818,007▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $292,705,902▲26.2% | $293,637,653▲26.7% | -$634,027▼313% | $104,809,134▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $231,951,369▲4.6% | $231,675,789▲4.4% | $297,724▲1244% | $75,502,954▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $221,819,129▲10.2% | $221,819,129▲10.2% | $22,144 | $75,973,745▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $201,371,007▼2.6% | $201,371,007▼2.6% | $22,144 | $71,431,094▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $206,667,952▲20.3% | $206,667,952▲20.3% | $22,144 | $75,855,586▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $171,810,923▲1.1% | $171,810,923▲1.1% | $22,144 | $60,432,337▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $169,943,027▲7.5% | $169,952,215▲7.5% | $22,144▼29.3% | $69,529,293▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $158,062,069▲3.2% | $158,062,069▲2.9% | $31,332 | $77,156,707▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $153,224,969▲3.6% | $153,638,100▲4.0% | $31,332▼93.0% | $63,307,675▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $147,911,163 | $147,796,464▲1.8% | $444,463▲34.8% | $50,564,491▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $145,182,360▲3.3% | $329,764▲48.0% | $30,266,637▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $140,600,975▼0.2% | $222,876▲2730% | $30,157,801▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,941,188▲3.5% | $7,876▼47.3% | $26,116,976▼39.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $136,210,721 | $14,937 | $42,860,767 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Fidel Huerta — $228,945 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Huerta | Director, Medical Services | 40 | $228,945 |
| Michi Gates | Ceo | 40 | $225,972 |
| Enrique Roman | Dir of Comm Svcs | 40 | $137,217 |
| Tom Wolfgram | Cfo | 40 | $134,998 |
| Celia Pinal | Dir., Client Srvcs | 40 | $124,582 |
| Carlos Isidoro | Director | 0 | — |
| Donald Tobias | Director | 0 | — |
| Kevin Gosselin | President | 0 | — |
| Mark Tolentino | Director | 0 | — |
| Martin Vasquez | Secretary | 0 | — |
| Oscar Axume | Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Ruth Watterson | Director | 0 | — |
| Ryan Jones | Director | 0 | — |
| Simon Verdugo | Director | 0 | — |
| Tamerla Prince | Vac, Director | 0 | — |
| Tracey Mensch | Vice President | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2020)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| California Mentor Family Home Agency LLC | Service Provider | $4,196,899 |
| California Mentor Family Home Agency LLC | Service Provider | $3,556,947 |
| Building Blocks Early | Service Provider | $3,246,497 |
| Kern Adult Program | Service Provider | $3,109,846 |
| Valley Achievement Center | Service Provider | $2,156,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kern Regional Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kern Regional Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7115846, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kern Regional Center's EIN?
- Kern Regional Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7115846.
- How much revenue does Kern Regional Center report?
- Kern Regional Center reported $328,844,197 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kern Regional Center's spending goes to programs?
- Kern Regional Center spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kern Regional Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Kern Regional Center C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kern Regional Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kern Regional Center's latest Form 990 is $228,945, paid to Fidel Huerta (Director, Medical Services).
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Data for Kern Regional Center (EIN 23-7115846) 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.