Nonprofit · EIN 95-3724546
KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,561,767 | $11,439,940 | $2,121,827 | $4,347,825 | $180,224 | $4,167,601 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,548,085 | $13,680,731 | $867,354 | $2,214,976 | $188,572 | $2,026,404 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,212,617 | $8,800,437 | $412,180 | $1,361,923 | $202,873 | $1,159,050 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $420,968
- of which government grants
- $419,558
- Program service revenue
- $13,090,401
- Investment income
- $50,398
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $930
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,231
- Other salaries and wages
- $196,936
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $400,654
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,022
- Occupancy
- $43,706
- Travel
- $3,135
- Depreciation
- $17,282
- Program services (functional)
- $11,249,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $190,077
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,214,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,347,825
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $180,224
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,167,601
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $483,792
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,595,066
- Gross receipts
- $13,561,767
- Employees
- 6
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Beagle | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $99,231 |
| Vanessa Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Dominguez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kurt Van Sciver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Van Eerden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micah Nilsson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anthony Azemika | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda Lucas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Devin Brown | Membership Chai Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Clemence | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mai Shawwa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monica Bermudez | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald C Oldaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Harman | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| James Harvey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Kinnison | Administrator | 40 | $136,250 |
| Rebecca Beagle | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $88,885 |
| Vanessa Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Dominguez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kurt Van Sciver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Van Eerden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Humphrey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Kohler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micah Nilsson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anthony Azemika | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda Lucas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Devin Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Clemence | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Bracy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mai Shawwa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Feher | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Monica Bermudez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald C Oldaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Harman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| James Harvey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Lueck | Administrator | 40 | $143,000 |
| Rebecca Beagle | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| Vanessa Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Dominguez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Humphrey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Kohler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micah Nilsson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Xochitl Garcia | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anthony Azemika | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda Lucas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Devin Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Bracy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Feher | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Paul Harman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| James Harvey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1112 TRUXTUN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-4618
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Anthony Azemika, 1112 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Signed the 990
- Rebecca Beagle, Executive Director
- Phone
- (661) 334-4700
- Website
- www.kernbar.org
- Return prepared by
- BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3724546 or by the name KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION.
- 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 PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL ATTORNEYS AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM.
Program accomplishments
- The kern county bar association's Indigent Defense Program (IDP) acts as the alternate defender in Kern county. Through its contract with the County of Kern, the IDP represents adults and juveniles when the public defender's office has a conflict of interest or otherwise cannot represent a client. Representation extends to adults and juveniles in both the criminal justice adn dependency systems.Expenses $7,172,282 · revenue $7,552,426
- The Kern County Bar Association Dependency Advocacy Program provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy for parents, children, and other parties involved in juvenile dependency proceedings in Kern County. The program works to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable children, ensure due process, and promote family reunification whenever safely possible. Through the dedicated efforts of its attorneys and staff, the program helps ensure that cases move efficiently through the court system while prioritizing the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in foster care.Expenses $3,621,871 · revenue $3,387,651
- EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICESExpenses $455,710 · revenue $41,830
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
- 95-3724546
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,347,825
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,561,767
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,561,767 | $11,439,940 | $4,347,825 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,548,085 | $13,680,731 | $2,214,976 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,212,617 | $8,800,437 | $1,361,923 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,115,872 | $8,073,181 | $978,163 | 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 95-3724546).
Questions about KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is 95-3724546.
- Is KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1983.
- Are donations to KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 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 COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Anthony Azemika.
- Who are the officers and directors of KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,231 (Rebecca Beagle, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,561,767, expenses of $11,439,940 and total assets of $4,347,825 at year end.
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