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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.

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501(c)(3) NTEE P80

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https://abilitycentral.org/

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Organization Overview

Street address
Concord, CA 94520
(510) ***-**00
EIN
MemberPlus+
Earliest Filing
2017
Organization Type
Other
Deductibility Status
Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Given by Year

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Medium
20172018201920202021202220242025

Grants Received by Year

This organization also receives grants. See Funding Received below for details.

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Low
2019
Total Grants Given
$X.XB
All Years
Filings on File
8
Tax Years
NTEE Category
P80
Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations

IRS Classification Codes

NTEE Code
P80
Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations

Organizations that provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population. Use this code for centers or services for special populations not specified below or for facilities that serve multiple special populations.

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Subsection Code
03
Private operating foundation (other)

Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.

Asset Code
9
≥ 50,000,000

Asset Codes relate to the amount of assets shown on the most recent Form 990 series return filed by the organization.

Affiliation Code
3
Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).

Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.

Deductibility Code
1
Contributions are deductible.

Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.

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IRS Form 990/990PF, 990N or Publication 78 Data PDF

Funding Received

Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 1 grant from 1 funder, 2019.

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About the Organization

Organization category
Other
Country / State
United States / California
Mission
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.
Programs or services
- 2027-2028 RFP Grant
- California Community Impact Grant
- BOLT: Breaking Obstacles to Learning through Technology
Target Audience
Disability community
Geographic Focus
United States, California (USA)

Funding & Grant Guidelines

Funding priorities
- Accessible Educational Materials & Environments (This initiative funds programs based on ensuring students can fully access curriculum and classroom experiences. This program includes things such as accessible textbooks and digital content (braille, audio, captioning), classroom modifications and sensory-friendly spaces, and communication supports such as AAC tools.)

- Assistive & Digital Accessibility (This initiative funds programs expanding access to tools to enable individuals with disabilities to engage independently and effectively across workplace, community, education, and public settings. This funding program could include the purchase of screen readers, AAC devices, assistive technology and adaptive software. This funding program could also cover things such as accessible learning platforms, content remediation, and training for educators and support staff.)

- Communication Access in Public Services (This initiative funds programs related to improving communication accessibility in essential systems and services. This program funds and supports initiatives such as accessible communication in healthcare, education, and government services; staff training in communication accessibility and disability etiquette, and tools for accessible customer service and public engagement.)

- Community Inclusion & Social Participation (This initiative funds programs expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to actively engage in community life. This includes programs that support inclusive community events and programs, peer networks, and social groups, and volunteer and civic engagement opportunities.)

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