Request intake
Families and community members can tell us about disability-related needs through a structured request form so support can be reviewed responsibly.
About the Foundation
A public charity built for practical support, dignity, and connection.
Cerebral Palsy Community Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity serving children, adults, and families affected by cerebral palsy and related severe disabilities.
Legal status
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. EIN: 42-3197545. Effective date of exemption: June 15, 2026.
Who we serve
Support should not disappear when disability becomes complicated.
The Foundation exists for people affected by cerebral palsy and related severe disabilities, including children, adults, families, caregivers, and people who are at risk of losing adequate support, communication access, safe housing, community connection, or practical help.
Our work focuses on practical assistance, disability-resource navigation, advocacy, community inclusion, assistive technology access, and long-term planning for people whose needs may be lifelong.
Mission
Help people with cerebral palsy stay supported, included, and connected.
Programs
Practical support, request review, community connection, advocacy, and future technology access.
Accountability
Public documents, financial controls, conflict review, and clear eligibility standards.
Location
Based in San Diego, California, with a public mission that can support families and partners beyond one neighborhood as capacity grows.
Current activities
What we are building now.
The Foundation is newly recognized by the IRS and is building responsible, documented programs before scaling. Current activities focus on public accountability, request intake, donor readiness, volunteer involvement, and partnerships that can turn urgent needs into practical help.
Practical assistance planning
We are preparing support pathways for equipment, transportation, therapy access, communication tools, emergency stabilization, navigation, and caregiver support.
Public accountability
Governance documents, policies, and the IRS determination letter are published so donors and partners can verify the Foundation structure.
Foundation details
- Legal name: Cerebral Palsy Community Foundation
- EIN: 42-3197545
- IRS status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
- California nonprofit public benefit corporation
- Public charity classification: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)