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Play It Forward Kern

A tax-exempt children's and youth services nonprofit with a mailing address in Bakersfield, California, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026.

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IRS facts

Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)

Mailing city (IRS): Bakersfield, California 93306

EIN: 42-4979550

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: Not reported. Groups with under $50,000 in receipts usually file the e-Postcard (Form 990-N), which shows no revenue.

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Around Bakersfield and its county

Kern County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 257,240 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 297 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.2 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Bakersfield

130 licensed child care centers, 19 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

school-age program

AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Bakersfield, CA

State record

school-age program

BETHEL KIDDIE KORRAL

Bakersfield, CA

State record

school-age program

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER

Bakersfield, CA

State record

school-age program

BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC

Bakersfield, CA

State record

school-age program

CALIFORNIA IVY LEAGUE PREP ACADEMY, PS & IC

Bakersfield, CA

State record

school-age program

CANYON HILLS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE

Bakersfield, CA

State record

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Questions about Play It Forward Kern

What is Play It Forward Kern's EIN?

Play It Forward Kern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-4979550. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Play It Forward Kern a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Play It Forward Kern in Bakersfield, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Play It Forward Kern tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Play It Forward Kern as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Play It Forward Kern do?

The IRS classifies Play It Forward Kern as: Children's and youth services. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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All youth and community nonprofits in Bakersfield

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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