Invested in
Kern County
Invested in
Kern County
Invested in
Kern County
Our Mission
Guided by Jim and Elouise Elder's vision, we invest in nonprofits that help build a healthier, more compassionate, and more creative Kern County.
What We Fund
Animal
Welfare
Veteran
Support
Youth
Advancement
Protecting, rescuing, and improving the lives of animals through care, advocacy, and education.
Empowering veterans and their families with resources, services, and opportunities for healing and success.
Helping young people reach their full potential through mentorship, education, and enrichment programs.
Community
Health
The
Arts
Promoting well-being and access to essential health resources for stronger, healthier communities.
Inspiring creativity and cultural connection through artistic expression, education, and community engagement.
Animal
Welfare
Protecting, rescuing, and improving the lives of animals through care, advocacy, and education.
Veteran
Support
Empowering veterans and their families with resources, services, and opportunities for healing and success.
Youth
Advancement
Helping young people reach their full potential through mentorship, education, and enrichment programs.
The
Arts
Inspiring creativity and cultural connection through artistic expression, education, and community engagement.
Community
Health
Promoting well-being and access to essential health resources for stronger, healthier communities.
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About Jim & Elouise Elder
Jim Elder was an impoverished youth from Arkansas who came to Kern County after serving in the U.S. Navy. When he left Arkansas, Jim had only a 5th grade education. After his military service, Jim attended night school to become a chemist. Jim came to Bakersfield in the early 1960s, and he and his wife, Elouise, built a successful business in East Bakersfield—Sequoia Paint. With Jim and Elouise’s passing, they left a legacy through their foundation, The Elder Foundation, for the betterment of Kern County.
