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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0235452

KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Financials

$194K$231K2022$276K$279K2023$270K$260K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$269,500$260,400$9,100$631,924$0$631,924
June 30, 2024990$276,403$279,004-$2,601$622,824$0$622,824
June 30, 2023990$193,969$230,858-$36,889$625,425$0$625,425
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$265,847
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,653
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$260,300
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$260,300
Management and general (functional)
$100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$622,824
Total assets, end of year
$631,924
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$631,924
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,044
Net assets with donor restrictions
$574,880
Gross receipts
$269,500
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1989
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sheryl BarbichDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Michael Zulfa EdDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
Steve MatejkaDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Neil FerrierDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Scott OdlinDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Joe HayPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Leo HollandDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Raji BrarVice President
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sheryl BarbichDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Michael Zulfa EdDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
Steve MatejkaDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Neil FerrierDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Scott OdlinDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Joe HayPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Leo HollandDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Raji BrarVice President
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sheryl BarbichDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Michael Zulfa EdDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
Neil FerrierDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Bryon Schaefer EdDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
Joe HayPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Dean McGee EdDDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Leo HollandDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Nick AmbrosiniVice President
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Raji BrarDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5801 SUNDALE AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-2924
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael Zulfa EdD, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Signed the 990
Michael Zulfa EdD, Executive Dir.
Phone
(661) 827-3153
Return prepared by
BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0235452 or by the name KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The objective of the foundation is to gather, raise, and collect donations for the benefit of education programs of the Kern High School District.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Kern High School DIstrict Educational Foundation solicited, received, and distributed donations to the Kern High School District to technically train and promote higher education through specific programs for approximately 300-400 Kern High School District students.
    Expenses $260,300 · grants $260,300

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0235452
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$631,924
Income (IRS master file)
$269,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$269,500$260,400$631,924IRS
990June 2024$276,403$279,004$622,824IRS
990June 2023$193,969$230,858$625,425XML
990June 2022$211,176$146,892$663,514IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 77-0235452).

Questions about KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 77-0235452.
Is KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michael Zulfa EdD.
Who are the officers and directors of KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $269,500, expenses of $260,400 and total assets of $631,924 at year end.

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