Consumer Technology Association Foundation
The Consumer Technology Association Foundation is a public charity based in Arlington, Virginia, and affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association. It supports programs that use technology to improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.
Consumer Technology Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Consumer Technology Association Foundation gave $833K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Texas. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $833,284
- +100.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +111.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,929
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $5,621,505
- +17.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (21 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Consumer Technology Association Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Organizations that fit its mission may contact the foundation with information about their programs and request an invitation to submit a proposal for a future round; the foundation limits submissions in each round. Applicants must be eligible tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not fund individual assistance, loans, political activities, capital projects such as construction or renovation, completed projects, programs serving exclusively non-U.S. populations, or organizations with specified discriminatory practices. It may fund technology hardware and equipment used within buildings, and nonprofits may receive support for programs that distribute equipment to individuals. Indirect costs may be allowed at 0–10% of direct project costs, at the foundation’s discretion; indirect costs are not allowed for capital projects.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1919 S Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 907-7600
Website: https://cta.tech
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Consumer Technology Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MyndVR Inc ($225K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 126 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as national. Its grant criteria exclude programs serving exclusively non-U.S. populations. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (30%), New York (13%), Washington, DC (11%), California (8%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Consumer Technology Association Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 38 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2021) to $833K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $833K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MyndVR Inc Plano, TX | GRANT | $225,000 |
| Adler Aphasia Center Maywood, NJ | GRANT | $30,000 |
| American Printing House for the Blind Louisville, KY | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Easterseals Arkansas Little Rock, AR | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Moka Muskegon, MI | GRANT | $30,000 |
| St John's Community Services Washington, DC | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Easter Seals of Gtr Houston Inc Houston, TX | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild New York, NY | GRANT | $25,000 |
| ITNAmerica Westbrook, ME | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Able Gmrs Fdn Inc Kearneysville, WV | GRANT | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,621,505 | $1,614,335 | $1,520,791 | $833,284 | 38 | $353,992 |
| 2023 | $4,775,734 | $1,132,453 | $1,062,285 | $415,000 | 18 | $189,662 |
| 2022 | $4,441,284 | $1,020,773 | $1,103,131 | $499,837 | 30 | $-23,350 |
| 2021 | $5,207,921 | $1,146,978 | $920,665 | $409,926 | 19 | $209,342 |
| 2020 | $4,628,531 | $1,223,038 | $1,211,604 | $724,808 | 21 | $850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies that enhance their lives. Its stated program areas are innovative solutions that assist seniors and people with disabilities through technology.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving people with disabilities, including the Adler Aphasia Center, whose mission is to support people living with aphasia and their caregivers, and MOKA Corporation, which provides disability services including job placement and independent-living support. Other grantees include American Printing House, which describes its work as making products and services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and St. John’s Community Services, whose mission is to advance inclusive communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $833,284. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $225,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest grant listed was $225,000 to MyndVR Inc. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to Adler Aphasia Center, American Printing House for the Blind, Easterseals Arkansas, MOKA, and St. John’s Community Services. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Lighthouse Guild, ITNAmerica, AbleGamers Foundation, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, and Mary’s Center.
The foundation’s website says staff research potential programs and may request proposals from organizations they identify. The board of trustees makes final funding decisions. Grantees must report on program impact, and the foundation considers those results when evaluating future requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Yacoubian as chair emeritus, Matt Ater as chair, Sherida McMullan as vice-chair, and Veronica Lancaster as treasurer/secretary. Trustees listed are Colby Takeda, Daniel Pidgeon, Darryl Adams, Denise Gibson, Eric Hsia, Josh Miller, Kevin Webb, and John Shalam, who is also identified as founding chair.
Consumer Technology Association Foundation is led by Steve Ewell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 27 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Ewell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$224K (2020) → $223K (2024)
John Shalam
Trustee & Founding Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Ater
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Pidgeon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denise Gibson
Trustee
Chairman → Chair Emeritus, 2021
Chair Emeritus → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Hsia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Cheng
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Levy Gerzberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Sallata
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Poppy Crum
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Wlodkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Darryl Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Melissa Andresko
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mario Acosta-Velez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Moaz Hamid
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rene Quashie
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Lange Witkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah Storelli
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Colby Takeda
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Josh Miller
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kevin Webb
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mahyar Nejat
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Pollock Megan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Canepa
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gary Yacoubian
Chair Emeritus
President & CEO → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Veronica Lancaster
Treasurer & Secretary
Trustee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherida McMullan
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: John Penney (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Malcom Glenn (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike May (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: S. Scott Burnett (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alexandra Amrami (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric F. Reed (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Chiarelli (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Mault (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joellyn Gray (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kristen KR Liu (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Kinney (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Skip West (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Borenstein (2020) — Trustee
- Former: L. Dennis Shapiro (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Sallata (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Masserman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robin Raskin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tyler Suiters (2020) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 $223K, to Steve Ewell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Technology Association Foundation
How much does Consumer Technology Association Foundation give each year?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation gave $833K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $415K across 18 grants.
What is Consumer Technology Association Foundation's typical grant size?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $21,929, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Consumer Technology Association Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Consumer Technology Association Foundation give grants?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (13%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Consumer Technology Association Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Consumer Technology Association Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (38 grants).
Who are Consumer Technology Association Foundation's largest grantees?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MyndVR Inc ($225,000), Adler Aphasia Center ($30,000) and American Printing House for the Blind ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Consumer Technology Association Foundation?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Consumer Technology Association Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies that enhance their lives. Its stated program areas are innovative solutions that assist seniors and people with disabilities through technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Consumer Technology Association Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Consumer Technology Association Foundation's EIN?
Consumer Technology Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0194042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Consumer Technology Association Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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