CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION DBA ABILITY CENTRAL

EIN: 611411655 501(c)(3) Human Services

CONCORD, CA

Total Revenue
$3,507,404
Total Expenses
$5,705,664
Total Assets
$53,841,167
Net Assets
$52,356,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GRIFFEN STAPP
Phone
7608715141
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION DBA ABILITY CENTRAL, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 83% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 63% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $645,150

IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION (CCAF) MANAGED AND OPERATED THE DEAF AND DISABLED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (DDTP) FOR THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION...

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IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION (CCAF) MANAGED AND OPERATED THE DEAF AND DISABLED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (DDTP) FOR THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC). DDTP PROVIDES FREE SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO ANYONE DEAF OR DISABLED IN CALIFORNIA WHO IS UNABLE TO USE A STANDARD TELEPHONE. CCAF PROVIDED 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 BEFORE PHASING OUT ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CPUC TO FOCUS ON ITS PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,445,663 Revenue: $38,120

CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION NOW FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON ABILITY CENTRAL, ITS PHILANTHROPIC WING FOUNDED IN 2010. THE MISSION OF ABILITY CENTRAL IS TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE, CONVENER, AND...

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CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOUNDATION NOW FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON ABILITY CENTRAL, ITS PHILANTHROPIC WING FOUNDED IN 2010. THE MISSION OF ABILITY CENTRAL IS TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE, CONVENER, AND EDUCATOR WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF, DISABLED, AND NEURODIVERGENT CAN COMMUNICATE AND ACCESS INFORMATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, ABILITY CENTRAL HAS GRANTED MORE THAN $14.3M TO 200+ PROJECTS, SERVING MORE THAN 500K PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS ENCOURAGING CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND TECH INNOVATION. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, ABILITY CENTRAL AWARDED MORE THAN $800,000 TO 12 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CALIFORNIA OFFERING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO DISABLED COMMUNITIES. ABILITY CENTRAL ALSO OFFERS SALESFORCE CONSULTING AND ECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NONPROFITS WORKING TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH ITS PORTAL WEBSITE, ABILITY CENTRAL PROVIDED ONLINE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION FOR 100K+ PEOPLE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,520
Program Service Revenue $683,270
Investment Income $2,533,888
Other Revenue $279,726
TOTAL REVENUE $3,507,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $793,267
Salaries & Benefits $4,159,104
Fundraising Expenses $761
Program Expenses $3,445,663
Other Expenses $753,293
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,705,664

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,507,404 $21,194,049 -0.8%
Expenses $5,705,664 $21,465,936 -0.7%
Net Income $-2,198,260 $-271,887 +7.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
105
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$473,137
Total Directors
12
$473,137
Key Employees
5
$1,555,497
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRY SAUDAN PRESIDENT CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$382,314 $90,823 $473,137
CELIA SOLIS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SOFIA MARIA VERGARA VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA DRATTELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SLAUGHTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREAS FORSLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PHILIP PRINZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN GALIANA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHLLE YOOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM JIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRIFFEN STAFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN TAYLOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$290,720 $33,782 $324,502
DAVID KEHN DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Key Emp
$243,251 $77,317 $320,568
TAMMY TOLLIVER POLANCO DIRECTOR OF HR AND ADMIN 40.00
Key Emp
$241,937 $79,017 $320,954
ANN NGOC TRUONG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING 40.00
Key Emp
$247,811 $60,786 $308,597
MATTHEW CHERRY DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Key Emp
$209,429 $71,447 $280,876
STEPHEN PRESTWOOD WEB DEVELOPER 40.00
Highest
$171,383 $63,620 $235,003
ANGELA MERRITT FIELD OPS DEPT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$154,303 $42,944 $197,247
MICHAEL WALSH SENIOR IT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$167,529 $27,027 $194,556
MARIA MURPHY FIELD OPS PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$146,315 $20,203 $166,518
DAVID WEISS CRS DEPARTMENT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$147,522 $22,400 $169,922
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,507,404 $5,705,664 $53,841,167 $-2,198,260
2024 $21,194,049 $21,465,936 $55,101,847 $-271,887
2023 $19,323,941 $18,216,139 $54,674,265 $1,107,802
2022 $18,764,665 $17,122,860 $50,718,300 $1,641,805
2021 $19,052,799 $16,082,484 $54,133,757 $2,970,315
2020 $17,774,618 $17,180,068 $46,741,218 $594,550
2019 $17,752,565 $15,978,851 $46,513,422 $1,773,714
2018 $18,085,342 $15,538,588 $43,294,166 $2,546,754
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