California Community Action Partnership Association
California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA) is a Sacramento-based public charity that supports Community Action Agencies and CSBG Eligible Entities. It provides training, technical assistance, education, outreach, and advocacy to strengthen the Community Action network and help member agencies serve low-income communities.
California Community Action Partnership Association at a glance
In short: California Community Action Partnership Association gave $504K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $503,823
- +133.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,382
- -53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,722
- Total assets
- $1,365,877
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California Community Action Partnership Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 2015 J Street 200, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 443-1721
Website: https://calcapa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who California Community Action Partnership Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA Urban Services SF (YMCA of SF) ($90K). Together the top 10 received $504K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CalCAPA’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (64%), Arizona (17%), Nevada (14%), and Hawaii (5%). Its website describes its broader work as supporting Community Action Agencies and CSBG Eligible Entities throughout California and identifies regional training and technical assistance across Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How California Community Action Partnership Association gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2023) to $504K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Urban Services SF (YMCA of SF) San Francisco, CA | Diaper Distribution & Research Pilot Program | $90,167 |
| Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Diaper Distribution & Research Pilot Program | $89,169 |
| Arizona Community Action Association (dba Wildfire) Phoenix, AZ | General Support/TTA | $84,737 |
| Community Action Partnership of Kern Bakersfield, CA | Diaper Distribution & Research Pilot Program | $75,806 |
| Nevada State CAA Reno, NV | General Support/TTA | $72,869 |
| Merced County Community Action Merced, CA | Diaper Distribution & Research Pilot Program | $66,575 |
| Hawaii County EOC Hilo, HI | General Support/TTA | $6,125 |
| Honolulu CAP Honolulu, HI | General Support/TTA | $6,125 |
| Kauai Economic Opportunity Inc Lihue, HI | General Support/TTA | $6,125 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Inc Kahului, HI | General Support/TTA | $6,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports grantmaking by CalCAPA. Separately, CalCAPA announced that it received a $400,000, three-year cooperative agreement through the CSBG Training and Technical Assistance Program’s Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia initiative, with funding to be divided equitably among Region IX state associations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,365,877 | $2,044,265 | $1,913,498 | $503,823 | 10 | $80 |
| 2023 | $1,292,736 | $1,486,917 | $1,492,589 | $216,212 | 2 | $53 |
| 2022 | $1,046,211 | $1,460,126 | $1,211,365 | $276,607 | 6 | $43 |
| 2021 | $674,948 | $1,123,283 | $1,074,100 | $237,120 | 4 | $51 |
| 2020 | $655,598 | $799,930 | $760,121 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CalCAPA’s stated mission is to provide technical assistance to antipoverty organizations and member agencies so they can acquire federal, state, and private funds. It describes its program work as building the capacity and sustainability of Community Action through training, technical assistance, education, and outreach, and coordinating, researching, and disseminating information to support poverty reduction and more effective use of public and private resources.
Its 2024 grants included support for diaper distribution and research pilot programs, as well as general support and training and technical assistance for Community Action organizations. Among the grantees, Kauai Economic Opportunity Incorporated describes its purpose as acting as Kauai County’s official Community Action Agency and providing food, nutrition, and other services. Maui Economic Opportunity Inc describes itself as a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving people in need across Maui County and Hawaii.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CalCAPA reported 10 grants totaling $503,823. Grant amounts ranged from $6,125 to $90,167, with a median of $69,722. The largest reported grants included:
Four Hawaii organizations—Hawaii County EOC, Honolulu CAP, Kauai Economic Opportunity Inc, and Maui Economic Opportunity Inc—each received $6,125 for general support and training and technical assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Alice Escarsega-Fechner as Board President; Patricia Nickols-Butler as 1st Vice President; Sheri Oneto as 2nd Vice President; Jeff Garner as Board Treasurer; and Gregory Scott as Board Secretary. Other listed directors and officers are Jeremy Tobias, Past President; Maria Elena de la Garza, ELA Committee Chair; Brenda Callahan-Johnson, ACT Committee Chair; Thomas Rice, Board Representative; and Elizabeth Steinberg, Region IX Representative.
CalCAPA’s website identifies David Knight as Executive Director and says he has held that role since December 2020.
California Community Action Partnership Association is led by David Knight, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Knight
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$155K (2021) → $168K (2024)
Mary Alice Escarsega-Fechner
Board President
Board Member → President, 2023
President → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Callahan-Johnson
Act Committee Chair
Past President → Act Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Elena de la Garza
Ela Committee Chair
Board Member → Ela Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Steinberg
Region Ix Representative
Secretary → Region Ix Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Garner
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Tobias
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Oneto
2nd Vice President
Board Representative → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nickols-Butler
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Scott
Board Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Rice
Board Representative
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ajit Kaushal (2020–2023) — Board Representative
- Former: Mattie Mendez (2020–2023) — Ncap Representative
- Former: Mary Alice Escarsega Fechner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to David Knight (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about California Community Action Partnership Association
How much does California Community Action Partnership Association give each year?
California Community Action Partnership Association gave $504K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $216K across 2 grants.
What is California Community Action Partnership Association's typical grant size?
California Community Action Partnership Association's median grant in 2024 was $69,722, and its average grant was $50,382, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Community Action Partnership Association give grants?
California Community Action Partnership Association gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and Nevada (14%).
Does California Community Action Partnership Association give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of California Community Action Partnership Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Diaper Distribution & Research Pilot Program" (4 grants).
Who are California Community Action Partnership Association's largest grantees?
California Community Action Partnership Association's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA Urban Services SF (YMCA of SF) ($90,167), Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County ($89,169) and Arizona Community Action Association (dba Wildfire) ($84,737), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Community Action Partnership Association?
California Community Action Partnership Association reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does California Community Action Partnership Association fund?
CalCAPA’s stated mission is to provide technical assistance to antipoverty organizations and member agencies so they can acquire federal, state, and private funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Community Action Partnership Association?
California Community Action Partnership Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check calcapa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Community Action Partnership Association's EIN?
California Community Action Partnership Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1434482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). California Community Action Partnership Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/california-community-action-partnership-association-morg_b2f60a89106747018a7c39005bd34ec2
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