Donor Recognition

he campaign provides a variety of opportunities for individuals, foundations, businesses, public agencies, and civic and service groups to support the work of the Kern County Museum. Tax-deductible campaign contributions may take the form of cash; pledges over a three- to five-year period; donations of securities,
tangible personal property, or real estate; and bequests and other types of planned giving.

OPPORTUNITIES

All contributions will be acknowledged in
publicity in the following categories unless anonymity is requested.

$250,000 and above
$100,000 to $249,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$25,000 to $49,999
$10,000 to $24,999
$5,000 to $9,999
$2,500 to $4,999
$1,000 to $2,499
$500 to $999
Up to $499

In addition, donors of $2,500 or more will be recognized on a campaign plaque to be permanently displayed in the Museum complex.

 roughNecks:
The Crew above was a team of roughnecks who worked the Continental Oil Well - the world's deepest crude oil well.

shotgun:
Slotter & Brothers rifle that belonged to Colonel Thomas Baker

clockTower:

The Beale Memorial Clock Tower was originally located at the intersection of 17th Street and Chester Avenue in downtown Bakersfield. The citizens of Kern County reconstructed the clock tower in 1964 using the original clock works. It now stands at the Kern County Museum and serves as the quintessential symbol of Kern County.


generalOilCo:

For Capital Campaign contributions, or questions please contact Heather Fowler at 661-852-5040 or email hefowler@kern.org


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