THE MISSION OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION (CCAF) IS TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATOR, CONVENER AND RESOURCE THAT WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACCESS IN SERVICE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR DISABLED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.1M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+14.0% YoY
About California Communications Access
Based on IRS filings
California Communications Access is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CONCORD, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,101,847 | $54,674,265 | $50,718,300 |
| Revenue | $21,194,049 | $19,323,941 | $18,764,665 |
| Expenses | $21,465,936 | $18,216,139 | $17,122,860 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,650,099 | $895,882 | $1,222,279 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from California Communications Access
Ability Central Grants
CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Impact Grants in California
CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS
Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rapid Response: Access Improvement Grants
CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Autism Society Inland Empire ($100,000), San Francisco State University Foundation ($100,000), Kidpower ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUTISM SOCIETY INLAND EMPIRE CORONA, CA | IMPROVING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH AUTISM AND IDD | $100,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | YOUDESCRIBEX FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: ENHANCING HEALTH- RELATED VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY FOR B/LV PEOPLE | $100,000 |
| KIDPOWER SANTA CRUZ, CA | WORKPOWER LEADERSHIP TRAINING: SKILLS FOR SAFETY AND SUCCESS IN GETTING AND KEEPING JOBS | $100,000 |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING BERKELEY, CA | ACCELERATE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PEER AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TRAINING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE BAY AREA TO BETTER SERVE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR DEAFBLIND | $100,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CARE WASHINGTON, DC | HEALTHCARE TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES. | $100,000 |
| QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT-QWOCMAP SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FILM & FREEDOM ACADEMY FOR SICK & DISABLED LBTQIA+ BIPOC | $85,200 |
| WORLD INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY BERKELEY, CA | VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE TRAIING SERIES FOR PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH | $84,960 |
| MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE HAWTHORNE, CA | MYCHAL'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE EXPANSION | $80,000 |
| CERV MONTEREY, CA | IMPROVING HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY S SAUDAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $405,417 |
| ANN NGOC TRUONG | DIR. OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING | 40 | $243,628 |
| LINDA DRATTELL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SARAH SLAUGHTER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CELIA SOLIS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SOFIA MARIA VERGARA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ANDREAS FORSLAND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEAN GALIANA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM JIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHERYL MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR PHILIP PRINZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GRIFFEN STAPP | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE YOOK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW A CHERRY | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $205,939 |
| DAVID J KEHN | DIR. OF SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $239,068 |
| TAMMY TOLLIVER POLANCO | DIRECTOR OF HR AND ADMIN | 40 | $239,623 |
| JACQUELYN Y TAYLOR | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $258,583 |
| HYUK J KIM | CCO MANAGER | 40 | $142,869 |
| JO ANN M NELSON | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER | 40 | $152,337 |
| STEPHEN T PRESTWOOD | CLOUD CONSULTING PRACTICE MANAGER | 40 | $155,828 |
| MICHAEL J WALSH | IT MANAGER | 40 | $152,448 |
| DAVID J WEISS | CRS DEPARTMENT MANAGER | 40 | $143,063 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Communications Access?
California Communications Access is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CONCORD, CA. It holds $55.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Communications Access?
As of 2024, California Communications Access holds $55.1M in total assets with $21.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does California Communications Access operate?
California Communications Access has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does California Communications Access award?
In 2024, California Communications Access awarded 14 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Communications Access's EIN?
California Communications Access's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1411655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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