KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE

EIN: 883094747 501(c)(3) Environment

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Total Revenue
$968,960
Total Expenses
$518,625
Total Assets
$696,441
Net Assets
$696,441
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
NICOLE BELL
Phone
6618884108
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $969K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $450K, a strong 46% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $968,960
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $968,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $422,243
Other Expenses $518,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $518,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $968,960 $740,041 +0.3%
Expenses $518,625 $493,935 +0.0%
Net Income $450,335 $246,106 +0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID HALOPOFF Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BROWN Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PERRY TJAARDA Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MEADORS Vice Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK OSTLY Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORGAN CAMPBELL Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ASHLOCK Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM S HOLTERMANN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIDAN NICHOLAS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE ZIMMERMAN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MCCORMICK Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $968,960 $518,625 $696,441 $450,335
2024 $740,041 $493,935 $246,106 $246,106
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in California Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE with other nonprofits in California and across the country.