HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN

EIN: 454059806 501(c)(3) Human Services

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Total Revenue
$122,023
Total Expenses
$83,380
Total Assets
$468,916
Net Assets
$467,003
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HEATHER KIMMEL
Phone
6616318500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION OF KERN, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $122K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $39K, a strong 32% operating margin.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,482

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $32,259

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,000

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $88,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,556
Other Revenue $21,467
TOTAL REVENUE $122,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,406
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $73,741
Other Expenses $65,974
TOTAL EXPENSES $83,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $122,023 $66,744 +0.8%
Expenses $83,380 $61,336 +0.4%
Net Income $38,643 $5,408 +6.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$151,424
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA JANSSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHONTAY SMITH-SWEENEY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELA MELLO VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX P BACERRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJU JASSAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEE SLADE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE ARY SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BOWERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMY ABIAOUI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER KIMMEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $151,424
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $122,023 $83,380 $468,916 $38,643
2024 $66,744 $61,336 $445,559 $5,408
2023 $161,353 $106,059 $437,465 $55,294
2022 $123,017 $80,349 $362,596 $42,668
2021 $76,783 $67,982 $322,703 $8,801
2020 $212,633 $133,149 $317,269 $79,484
2019 $97,207 $127,034 $245,012 $-29,827
2018 $180,936 $164,964 $279,538 $15,972
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