California Communications Access Foundation
- Assets
- $50.7m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 102
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 10/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 61-1411655
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barry Saudan President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $352,496 |
Jacquelyn Taylor Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $243,686 |
David Kehn Dir. Of Systems & Technolo | Officer | 40 | $224,729 |
Ted Shimanuki Dir. Of Fin & Acct/asst Treasurer (former) | Officer | 40 | $224,427 |
Tammy Tolliver Polanco Director Of Hr And Admin ( | Officer | 40 | $187,065 |
Jo Ann Nelson Director Of Hr And Admin ( | 40 | $147,837 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Innovative Federal Operations Group Llc Provides Leased Vehicles | 6/29/21 | $648,660 |
Cimoakland 1 Kaiser Plaza Lp Rent | 6/29/21 | $176,960 |
Amerit Consulting Inc Audiologist/temporary Staffing | 6/29/21 | $188,711 |
Mitel Internet/telephone Services | 6/29/21 | $129,196 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,208,428 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,172,991 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,556 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,798,731 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $885,658 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,173,154 |
| Payroll taxes | $683,655 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,629 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,092 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $198,096 |
| Fees for services: Other | $266,922 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $293,891 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $185,209 |
| Travel | $41,370 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $119,682 |
| Insurance | $45,930 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,122,860 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $744,612 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,940,226 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,294,096 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $170,381 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $315,446 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $36,253,539 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $50,718,300 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,253,315 |
| Grants payable | $582,588 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,835,903 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $47,882,397 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $50,718,300 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Communications Access Foundation has awarded $1,188,428 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Hillsborough, CA PURPOSE: To impact educational/clinical practice on CVI and AAC use through research, training and capacity building. | $100,000 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: To publicly release Bookshare Reader Skill app on Alexa to provide another way for people with disabilities to read and connect with community. | $80,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Communications Access Foundation has recieved totaling $26,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
California Communications Access Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Various discretionary events funding and planning grants | $26,005 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $42,042,447 |
| Earnings | -$3,951,634 |
| Admin Expense | $198,096 |
| Grants | $1,063,714 |
| Ending Balance | $36,829,003 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ability360 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $68,855,919 | $48,717,728 |
Easter Seals Blake Foundation Tucson, AZ | $8,663,056 | $37,896,300 |
Step Up On Second Street Inc Santa Monica, CA | $38,348,569 | $38,612,363 |
San Diego Center For Children San Diego, CA | $18,954,388 | $27,147,976 |
United Cerebral Palsy Of Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | $12,231,296 | $20,624,462 |
California Communications Access Foundation Oakland, CA | $50,718,300 | $18,764,665 |
Trybe Inc Oakland, CA | $6,930,985 | $20,805,295 |
Abilityfirst Pasadena, CA | $111,544,893 | $16,944,443 |
Advocates For Life Skills And Opportunity Inc Portland, OR | $15,204,732 | $15,008,329 |
Acociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores Pasadena, CA | $7,509,911 | $13,337,051 |
Challenged Athletes Inc San Diego, CA | $27,108,988 | $15,136,536 |
Starlight Childrens Foundation Culver City, CA | $15,437,142 | $12,239,496 |