California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF), based in Concord, California, is a public charity whose philanthropic wing, Ability Central, supports communication and information access for people who are Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent. The foundation describes itself as a resource, convener, and educator working collaboratively toward that goal.
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central at a glance
In short: California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central gave $821K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in California. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $821,062
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,422
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,635
- Total assets
- $53,841,167
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
- Contact
Mailing address: 2300 Clayton Road 1580, Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (510) 302-1100
Website: https://ccaf.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
Ability Central Grants
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Impact Grants in California
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rapid Response: Access Improvement Grants
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International ($100K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 88 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grants listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in California. The organization’s reported fiscal year 2024 grantmaking also supported California nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $73K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $821K (2025) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $821K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International Santa Cruz, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Leonardo the International Society for the Arts Science and Technology Oakland, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Disability Voices United Los Angeles, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $99,853 |
| World Institute on Disability Berkeley, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $98,281 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego San Diego, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $98,068 |
| Society for the Blind Sacramento, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $72,614 |
| California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Sacramento, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $62,656 |
| The Center for Independent Living Berkeley, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $45,000 |
| Hearts for Sight Foundation Temple City, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $42,100 |
| Goodwill of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | To Further Support the Organization's Mission | $41,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,841,167 | $3,507,404 | $5,705,664 | $821,062 | 12 | $2,533,888 |
| 2024 | $55,101,847 | $21,194,049 | $21,465,936 | $1,078,923 | 14 | $2,650,099 |
| 2023 | $54,674,265 | $19,323,941 | $18,216,139 | $1,081,816 | 16 | $895,882 |
| 2022 | $50,718,300 | $18,764,665 | $17,122,860 | $1,188,428 | 19 | $1,222,279 |
| 2021 | $54,133,757 | $19,052,799 | $16,082,484 | $918,790 | 27 | $2,257,338 |
| 2020 | $46,741,218 | $17,774,618 | $17,180,068 | $1,268,445 | 20 | $1,538,952 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CCAF’s stated mission is to serve as an educator, convener, and resource working collaboratively to ensure communications and information access for people who are Deaf or disabled. Its website describes the current mission as including people who are neurodivergent as well.
Ability Central’s reported grantmaking supports projects involving career development, training, and technology innovation for people with disabilities. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower says it teaches people of all ages and abilities personal safety skills; Disability Voices United says it advocates for choice, control, and accountable systems for people with disabilities; and the World Institute on Disability describes work to eliminate barriers to social integration and increase employment, economic security, and health care for people with disabilities. Society for the Blind says it empowers people who are blind or have low vision through training, tools, and mentorship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CCAF reported 12 grants totaling $821,062. Grant amounts ranged from $26,500 to $100,000, with a median of $67,635. All reported grant dollars went to California recipients.
Among the 2025 grants, Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower and the International Society for the Arts, Science and Technology each received $100,000. Disability Voices United received $99,853, the World Institute on Disability received $98,281, and Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego received $98,068. The Society for the Blind received $72,614, and the California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities received $62,656.
CCAF says grantees usually submit a mid-term project report and a final report documenting progress toward their goals. The foundation also maintains contact during the funding period through emails, phone calls, and occasional site visits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry Saudan as president and CEO; Celia Solis as chair; Sofia Maria Vergara as vice chair; Linda Drattell as secretary; and Sarah Slaughter as treasurer. It also lists Andreas Forsland, Cheryl Mitchell, Dr. Philip Prinz, Jean Galiana, and Michlle Yook as board members.
CCAF’s website identifies Matt Cherry as director of philanthropy and Tammy Polanco as director of human resources and administration. The website identifies Dr. Philip Prinz as a board director.
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central is led by Barry S. Saudan, President CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry S. Saudan
President CEO
President & CEO → President CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$332K (2020) → $382K (2025)
Celia C J Solis
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Kehn
Director of Systems & Technology
Director of Systems & Technology → Director of Systems & Technolo, 2022
Director of Systems & Technolo → Director of Systems & Technology, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$217K (2020) → $243K (2025)
Jacquelyn Y. Taylor
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$220K (2020) → $291K (2025)
Ann Ngoc Truong
Director of Finance & Accounting
Director of Finance & Accounting → Director of Finance, Acct & Assistant Tr, 2023
Director of Finance, Acct & Assistant Tr → Director of Finance & Accounting, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$209K (2023) → $248K (2025)
Tammy Tolliver Polanco
Director of Hr & Administrator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$187K (2022) → $242K (2025)
Matthew A. Cherry
Director of Philanthropy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$206K (2024) → $209K (2025)
Angela L Merritt
Field Ops Dept Manager
Field Operations Manager → Field Ops Dept Manager, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $154K (2025)
Michael J. Walsh
Senior It Manager
It Department Manager → It Manager, 2021
It Manager → Senior It Manager, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $168K (2025)
David J. Weiss
Crs Department Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$138K (2021) → $148K (2025)
Stephen T. Prestwood
Web Developer
Cloud Consulting Practice Manager → Web Developer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024) → $171K (2025)
Maria Murphy
Field Ops Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2025)
Philip Prinz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Slaughter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Jin
Board Member
Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andreas Forsland
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sofia Maria Vergara
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Drattell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michlle Yook
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Mitchell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Galiana
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Griffen Staff
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Griffen Stapp (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Hyuk J. Kim (2021–2024) — CCO Manager
- Former: Jo Ann M. Nelson (2021–2024) — Human Resources Manager
- Former: Jennifer A Minore (2020–2023) — Field Operations Manager
- Former: Jesus M Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Jessie Galloway (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Cherry (2023) — Director of Philanthropy
- Former: Ted Shimunaki (2023) — Former Director of Finance, Acct & Assistant Tr
- Former: Jimi Gilroy (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ted Shimanuki (2020–2022) — Director of Finance, Acct & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Charlotte P Harper (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: LaVal Brewer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mariano Diaz (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Walter T Raineri (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cristina Rubke (2021) — Director
- Former: David Taylor (2020) — Director of Hr & Administrator · Filing note: Through 22020
- Former: Harry Kim (2020) — Customer Contact Manager
- Former: Mary Atkins (2020) — Marketing Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $382K, to Barry Saudan (President CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central
How much does California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central give each year?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central gave $821K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's typical grant size?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's median grant in 2025 was $67,635, and its average grant was $68,422, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central that year got $64K on average.
Where does California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central give grants?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Support the Organization's Mission" (12 grants).
Who are California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's largest grantees?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's largest 2025 grantees include Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International ($100,000), Leonardo the International Society for the Arts Science and Technology ($100,000) and Disability Voices United ($99,853), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central reported $53.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central fund?
CCAF’s stated mission is to serve as an educator, convener, and resource working collaboratively to ensure communications and information access for people who are Deaf or disabled. Its website describes the current mission as including people who are neurodivergent as well. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ccaf.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's EIN?
California Communications Access Foundation DBA Ability Central's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1411655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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