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Kern County Museum Foundation

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE, GATHER, COLLECT AND RECEIVE FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, DONATED SERVICES AND SIMILAR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE SUPPORT, ENHANCEMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Kern County Museum Foundation

Kern County Museum Foundation is a arts culture organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 770272697.

Founded
Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A115
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

The specific purpose of the foundation is to raise, gather, collect and receive funds, equipment, donated services and similar contributions for the support, enhancement and enrichment of the kern county museum and to provide operational support by employing staff and engaging in the day-to-day operations of the museum.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 12%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.12
Program$0.12

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Kern County Museum Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kern County Museum Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bakersfield, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 770272697. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kern County Museum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770272697. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Kern County Museum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Kern County Museum Foundation is located in Bakersfield, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years. Its registered address is 3801 Chester Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kern County Museum Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kern County Museum Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kern County Museum Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kern County Museum Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 12% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Kern County Museum Foundation is a arts culture organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 770272697. Kern County Museum Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 12% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kern County Museum Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kern County Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770272697, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
12% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
27

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MI
Michael S••••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kern County Museum Foundation

What is Kern County Museum Foundation?
Kern County Museum Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bakersfield, United States. Kern County Museum Foundation is a arts culture organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 770272697.
When was Kern County Museum Foundation founded?
Kern County Museum Foundation was founded in 1991.
Who leads Kern County Museum Foundation?
Michael Stevenson serves as TREASURER.
Where is Kern County Museum Foundation located?
Headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, United States.
What is Kern County Museum Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 12% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kern County Museum Foundation trustworthy?
Kern County Museum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Kern County Museum Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770272697.
What is Kern County Museum Foundation's website?
https://kerncountymuseum.org