Civic Intelligence

Kern Energy Foundation

EIN 47-2747194 • 501(c)4 • Bakersfield, CA

Profile

The primary objectives and purposes of kern energy foundation is to promote community welfare for charitable, educational, or recreational purposes through an annual festival to celebrate kern county's rich ties to the energy industry and educate the public on the many ways energy impact our lives.

PO Box 13471Bakersfield, CA 93389

n/A

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2023

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$49,152

Down $11,080 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$49,152

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Up

$54,750

Up $54,750 from 2023

Expenses

Up

$65,830

Up $52,207 (+383%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$11,080

Up $2,543 (+19%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $20,310Net Assets 2015: $20,3102015Assets 2016: $19,247Net Assets 2016: $19,2472016Assets 2017: $40,397Net Assets 2017: $40,3972017Assets 2018: $4,606Net Assets 2018: $4,6062018Assets 2019: $67,135Net Assets 2019: $67,1352019Assets 2020: $66,648Net Assets 2020: $66,6482020Assets 2021: $51,606Net Assets 2021: $51,6062021Assets 2022: $73,855Net Assets 2022: $73,8552022Assets 2023: $60,232Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $49,152Net Assets 2024: $49,1522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$49,152
Liabilities-
Net Assets$49,152
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $173,987Expenses 2015: $153,677Net Income 2015: $20,3102015Revenue 2016: $15,009Expenses 2016: $16,072Net Income 2016: -$1,0632016Revenue 2017: $138,841Expenses 2017: $117,691Net Income 2017: $21,1502017Revenue 2018: $17,657Expenses 2018: $53,448Net Income 2018: -$35,7912018Revenue 2019: $128,542Expenses 2019: $66,013Net Income 2019: $62,5292019Revenue 2020: $1,749Expenses 2020: $2,236Net Income 2020: -$4872020Revenue 2021: $619Expenses 2021: $15,661Net Income 2021: -$15,0422021Revenue 2022: $102,611Expenses 2022: $80,362Net Income 2022: $22,2492022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $13,623Net Income 2023: -$13,6232023Revenue 2024: $54,750Expenses 2024: $65,830Net Income 2024: -$11,0802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$54,750
Expenses$65,830
Net Income-$11,080
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,152
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$49,152
Revenue
$54,750
Expenses
$65,830
Net income
-$11,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.49$0.55$0.66$0.11
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.74$1.03$0.80$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.52$0.01$0.16$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.67$0.02$0.02$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.67$1.29$0.66$0.63
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.05$0.18$0.53$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.40$1.39$1.18$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.19$0.15$0.16$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.20$1.74$1.54$0.20
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$54,750
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary objectives and purposes of kern energy foundation is to promote community welfare for charitable, educational, or recreational purposes through an annual festival to celebrate kern county's rich ties to the energy industry and educate the public on the many ways energy impact our lives.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE KERN ENERGY FESTIVAL WAS CREATED TO HIGHLIGHT THE MANY POSITIVE ASPECTS OF KERN COUNTY'S ENERGY INDUSTRY. STRICT REGULATIONS HANDED DOWN FROM STATE GOVERNMENT AND RISING COSTS HAVE CAUSED THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LOCAL JOBS, CREATING MORE CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR. WHEN INDUSTRY LEADERS SAT DOWN TOGETHER, THEY REALIZED THAT THE KEY TO BRINGING BACK THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY LAY IN SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT THE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. INDUSTRIES LIKE PETROLEUM, SOLAR, AND WIND ALL CALL KERN COUNTY HOME, EMPLOYING THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND POWERING OUR HOMES AND CARS. THE IDEA FOR THE FESTIVAL WAS BORN FROM A DESIRE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON LOCAL ENERGY PRODUCTION IN A CELEBRATION WITH FOOD AND DRINKS, FUN ACTIVITIES, AND EXHIBITS FOR ALL AGES.$10,500$65,829
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CHAD HATHAWAYDir./Pres.-$0--
RYAN NIELSENTreasurer/Director-$0--
WILLIE RIVERADir./V.P.-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kern Energy Foundation
EIN
47-2747194
Phone
6613932004
Address
PO Box 13471, Bakersfield, CA 93389

Signing Officer

Name
Chad Hathaway
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corp
Address
4200 TRUXTUN AVE STE 300, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
Preparer
Ryan L Nielsen
Phone
6613244971
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“MISC. REVENUE $250”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“Class of Activity: Scholarship | Donee's Name: KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Donee's Address: 1601 H ST, SUITE 201 A BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $7500”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $20145”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $30”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $182”

Other Expenses.1

“OUTSIDE SERVICES $17730”

Other Expenses.3

“EVENT EXPENSE $2261”

Other Expenses.4

“LICENSE AND PERMITS $695”

Raw XML Appendix127 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Brown Armstrong
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum06613244971
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04200 TRUXTUN AVE SUITE 300
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0BAKERSFIELD
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd093309
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt060232
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt049152
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt054500
IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt00
IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt0-11080
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt03942
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt060232
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt049152
IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt00
IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt010500
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt054750
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt060232
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt049152
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt060232
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt049152
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt05288
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt01.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt11.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt21.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0CHAD HATHAWAY
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1RYAN NIELSEN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2WILLIE RIVERA
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0DIR./PRES.
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER/DIR.
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2DIR./V.P.
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt041043
IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0250
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF KERN ENERGY FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY WELFARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES THROUGH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE KERN COUNTY'S RICH TIES TO THE ENERGY INDUSTRY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE MANY WAYS ENERGY IMPACT OUR LIVES.
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt05057
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0THE KERN ENERGY FESTIVAL WAS CREATED TO HIGHLIGHT THE MANY POSITIVE ASPECTS OF KERN COUNTY'S ENERGY INDUSTRY. STRICT REGULATIONS HANDED DOWN FROM STATE GOVERNMENT AND RISING COSTS HAVE CAUSED THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LOCAL JOBS, CREATING MORE CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR. WHEN INDUSTRY LEADERS SAT DOWN TOGETHER, THEY REALIZED THAT THE KEY TO BRINGING BACK THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY LAY IN SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT THE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. INDUSTRIES LIKE PETROLEUM, SOLAR, AND WIND ALL CALL KERN COUNTY HOME, EMPLOYING THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND POWERING OUR HOMES AND CARS. THE IDEA FOR THE FESTIVAL WAS BORN FROM A DESIRE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON LOCAL ENERGY PRODUCTION IN A CELEBRATION WITH FOOD AND DRINKS, FUN ACTIVITIES, AND EXHIBITS FOR ALL AGES.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt010500
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt065829
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt00
IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0CA
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt065830
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt065829
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt054750
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0N/A
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MISC. REVENUE $250
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Class of Activity: Scholarship | Donee's Name: KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Donee's Address: 1601 H ST, SUITE 201 A BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $7500
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Advertising and Promotion $20145
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Office Expenses $30
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Insurance $182
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OUTSIDE SERVICES $17730
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6EVENT EXPENSE $2261
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7LICENSE AND PERMITS $695
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Other Revenue.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Other Expenses.1001
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other Expenses.1002
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other Expenses.1012
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Other Expenses.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Other Expenses.3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Other Expenses.4
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0CHAD HATHAWAY
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0President
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-05-13
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Kern Energy Foundation
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0KERN
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0472747194
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum06613932004
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 13471
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Bakersfield
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd093389
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0true
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0953109182
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORP
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt04200 TRUXTUN AVE STE 300
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0BAKERSFIELD
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd093309
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum06613244971
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Ryan L Nielsen
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-05-13T09:04:56-07:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.