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Mark your calendars for the next Give Big Kern on May 5, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
- GBK Nonprofit Registration Opens - January 19, 2026
- Volunteer Big Kern - March 7, 2026
- Press Conference - April 14, 2026
- 4th Annual Give Big at the Park - April 18, 2026
- Giving Day - May 5, 2026
Nonprofit Eligibility
To participate, nonprofit organizations must meet the following requirements:
Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable nonprofit registered with Kern Community Foundation
Have a Silver or higher transparency rating on GuideStar (or its successor platform)
Provide a valid EIN for verification
If an organization is not a 501(c)(3), it must provide a fiscal sponsor that meets these requirements and will receive donations on its behalf.
Participating nonprofits must be headquartered in Kern County or provide services to Kern County residents.
In addition to registering on the Give Big Kern platform, you must also be registered with the Kern Community Foundation.