California Communications Access
Oakland, California · EIN 611411655 · Private foundation
California Communications Access is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.3M in grants paid and $46.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 148 individual grants from this funder — $8.5M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.
What California Communications Access funds
California Communications Access's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, education, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for California Communications Access, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Colina Hospital for Rehabilitative Medicine Assess the impact of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on the recovery of language and communication skills in stroke patients. | Pomona, CA | $150K | 2018 |
| The Bridge School Improving Outcomes for Children with Cortical Visual Impairment who rely on AAC | Hillsborough, CA | $150K | 2020 |
| Exceptional Parents Unlimited Establish and replicate two localized speech referral and delivery hubs for children 1 to 3 years in Fresno County. | Fresno, CA | $140K | 2018 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired To implement a network of AT trainers to improve the assistive technology training of blind students | San Francisco, CA | $107K | 2018 |
| Beneficent Technology Inc Dba Benetech Mathshare: inclusive, online tool allowing students with disabilities to communicate math skills | Palo Alto, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| The Regents of the University of California Implementing Supported Health Care Decision-Making for People who use AAC to Communicate | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| University of California Los Angeles To leverage UCLAs research expertise to study abilities and needs of those who communicate non-verbally and improve professional methodologi | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2018 |
| University Corporation at San Francisco State University Machine-Learning-Enhanced Video Accessibility for Visually Impaired and Blind Users | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (dcara) DeafBlind Communication Access Project Replication | San Leandro, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Casa Colina Hospital for Rehabilitative Medicine Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat post-stroke aphasia | Pomona, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (dcara) To replicate new training model for Support Service Providers (SSP) for DeafBlind individuals to expand communication access in California. | San Leandro, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Beneficent Technology Inc Dba Benetech To continue developing our accessible math tool for students with disabilities to show work, communicate math competencies, and demonstrate | Palo Alto, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Leonardo the International Society for the Arts Science and Technology TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2025 |
| Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Santa Cruz, CA | $100K | 2025 |
| Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area Address the gap in Mental Health services for people with I/DD. | Danville, CA | $100K | 2023 |
California Communications Access giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from California Communications Access
California Communications Access's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ccaf.us.
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- Does California Communications Access accept grant applications?
- California Communications Access's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does California Communications Access fund?
- California Communications Access's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Casa Colina Hospital for Rehabilitative Medicine, The Bridge School, Exceptional Parents Unlimited. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does California Communications Access give in grants?
- California Communications Access reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.5M over 148 grants.
- Where is California Communications Access located?
- California Communications Access is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611411655.
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