Nonprofit · EIN 45-4059806
HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN
Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $122,023 | $83,380 | $38,643 | $468,916 | $1,913 | $467,003 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $66,744 | $61,336 | $5,408 | $445,559 | $20,913 | $424,646 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $161,353 | $106,059 | $55,294 | $437,465 | $20,913 | $416,552 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $88,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,556
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,467
- Other revenue
- $21,467
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,406
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,225
- Program services (functional)
- $73,741
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,639
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $445,559
- Total assets, end of year
- $468,916
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $467,003
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $287,225
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $179,778
- Gross receipts
- $145,110
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER KIMMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $151,424 |
| JESSICA JANSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTAY SMITH-SWEENEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELA MELLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX P BACERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJU JASSAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE ARY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMY ABIAOUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER KIMMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $148,317 |
| JESSICA JANSSEN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTAY SMITH-SWEENER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELA MELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX P BACERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJU JASSAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA RUTHERFORD-HILL | TREASURY & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMY ABIAOUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE ARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER KIMMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $137,972 |
| JESSICA JANSSEN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTAY SMITH-SWEENEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELA MELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX P BACERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJU JASSAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA RUTHERFORD-HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMY ABIAOUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 24TH ST STE B, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-4142
- In care of
- % STEPHEN PELZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER KIMMEL, 601 24TH STREET SUITE B, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER KIMMEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (661) 631-8500
- Return prepared by
- DANIELLS PHILLIPS VAUGHAN & BOCK
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-4059806 or by the name HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AND OTHERWISE CONDUCT OR SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT PARTICIPANTS OF HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KERN PROGRAMS AND OTHER LOW- INCOME FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF THE HELPING HANDS FUND IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THOSE NEEDS ARE RELATED TO BASIC HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND ONE TIME ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS WILL BE ASSISTED AND PROVIDED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE IDENTIFIED NEED. THE FUND INCLUDES: JESSICA'S CHRISTMAS, FOOD PANTRY, ADOPT-A-CENTER, AND THE CLOTHING CLOSET.Expenses $25,482
- THE PURPOSE OF THE HOUSING COUNSELING FUND IS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS THAT ARE ALREADY MEETING THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS OR THOSE THAT ARE READY TO MOVE FROM SUBSIDIZED HOUSING TO THEIR OWN HOME. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON CREDIT AND ASSET BUILDING WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERSHIP. THE FUND INCLUDES: FINANCE & UPWARD MOBILITY, ASSET BUILDING, AND HOME OWNERSHIP.Expenses $32,259
- THE PURPOSE OF THE OPPORTUNITY FUND IS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PURSUIT OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY, THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO OBTAIN THEIR GOALS. PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND SERVICES PLAN TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EDUCATION. THE FUND INCLUDES: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, AND JOB SEARCH AND CAREER BUILDING.Expenses $16,000 · grants $16,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4059806
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $468,916
- Income (IRS master file)
- $145,110
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $122,023 | $83,380 | $468,916 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $66,744 | $61,336 | $445,559 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $161,353 | $106,059 | $437,465 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-4059806).
Questions about HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN
- What is the EIN of HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN is 45-4059806.
- Is HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER KIMMEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $122,023, expenses of $83,380 and total assets of $468,916 at year end.
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