California Communications Access Foundation

Organization Overview

California Communications Access Foundation, operating under the name Ability Central, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ability Central employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ability Central is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Ability Central generated $18.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Ability Central has awarded 200 individual grants totaling $10,951,470. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION (CCAF) IS TO AID INDIVIDUALS WITH FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS OF HEARING, VISION, SPEECH, MOBILITY, MANIPULATION, AND/OR COGNITION BY PROMOTING ACCESS TO SOCIETY THROUGH TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER MEANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION (CCAF) MANAGES AND OPERATES THE DEAF AND DISABLED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (DDTP) FOR THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. THE DDTP PROVIDES FREE SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO ANYONE DEAF OR DISABLED IN CALIFORNIA WHO IS UNABLE TO USE A STANDARD TELEPHONE. CCAF PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AIMED AT HELPING THESE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING HOME INSTALLATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT FROM SERVICE AND CALL CENTERS, DISTRIBUTION EVENTS, AND THE CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, CCAF PROVIDED SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT TO MORE THAN 730,000 DEAF OR DISABLED CALIFORNIANS.


THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED A PHILANTHROPIC WING, CALLED ABILITY CENTRAL, TO FURTHER ITS MISSION OF EXPANDING COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ABILITY CENTRAL IS ACCOMPLISHING THIS GOAL BY OFFERING GRANTS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OTHER DISABILITY NONPROFITS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ONLINE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEAF AND DISABLED COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, ABILITY CENTRAL AWARDED $918,790 TO 16 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER CAUSES IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF OR DISABLED.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Cimoakland 1 Kaiser Plaza Lp
Rent
$176,960
Mitel
Internet/telephone Services
$129,196
Innovative Federal Operations Group Llc
Provides Leased Vehicles
$648,660
Amerit Consulting Inc
Audiologist/temporary Staffing
$188,711
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $17,532,346
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,532,346
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,037,640
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $184,639
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,764,665

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Communications Access Foundation has awarded $1,188,428 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE BRIDGE SCHOOL

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Hillsborough, CA

PURPOSE: To impact educational/clinical practice on CVI and AAC use through research, training and capacity building.

$100,000

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: This is a research and training development project which aims to study the prevalence of accessibility awareness and utilization on social media platforms.

$100,000

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: To systematically validate a tool to assess the expressive language skills of bilingual children with significant disabilities who use AAC.

$90,000

Thousand Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: To create and implement a training program for Communication Partners (CPs) who work with non-speaking autistic students using text-based multi-modal AAC devices in educational settings.

$90,000

UNIVERSITY CORPORATION AT SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: To continue partnering with B/LV people in the design and development of YDX tools to enhance the existing YouDescribe platform.

$90,000

EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED

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Fresno, CA

PURPOSE: To expand group speech therapy services for underserved children in Fresno.

$80,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Communications Access Foundation has recieved totaling $26,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
California Communications Access Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Various discretionary events funding and planning grants

$26,005
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$42,042,447
Earnings-$3,951,634
Admin Expense$198,096
Grants$1,063,714
Ending Balance$36,829,003

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