We bridge the gap between transformative technology and the communities that need it most — through education, research, health services, justice reform, and the persistent work of building human capacity.
Partner With Us →We believe that knowledge is a right, not a privilege. CA Foundation empowers individuals, communities, and organizations through education, scientific research, technology access, workforce development, justice reform, and the quiet, persistent work of building human capacity — one person, one community, one generation at a time.
Every program is designed around the people who need it most — not the other way around.
Low-income households, single-parent families, immigrant communities needing education, health, and economic support.
K-12 students, at-risk youth, justice-involved young people, first-generation college students, and career seekers.
Returning veterans, military families, service members transitioning to civilian careers and community life.
Community living support, employment services, rehabilitation research, assistive technology, and independent living.
Reentry services, workforce training, family reunification, substance abuse recovery, and second chance programs.
Technology literacy, social connection, health navigation, volunteer engagement, and intergenerational programs.
Bilingual services, cultural competency, farmworker safety, immigration support, and culturally responsive programming.
Broadband access, telehealth, mobile health units, distance education, and community resilience in remote areas.
Eight interconnected areas of impact — each grounded in evidence, designed with communities, and measured by outcomes that matter.
CA Foundation's education and workforce programs address the persistent opportunity gap facing low-income, minority, and rural communities. Our approach integrates STEM education, AI literacy, bilingual instruction, and career pathway development into a unified model that meets learners where they are — from K-12 students to adult career changers.
Programs are designed around the evidence that wraparound support services (mentoring, transportation, childcare) dramatically improve completion rates. Our technology partner MC Technologies LLC provides AI-powered adaptive learning platforms that personalize instruction to individual student needs, with real-time progress dashboards for instructors and program managers.
Workforce components emphasize industry-recognized certifications, employer partnerships, and job placement support with 6-month retention tracking. All curricula are available in English and Spanish, with cultural responsiveness embedded in design — not added as an afterthought.
Our science and technology programs bring production-grade AI capabilities to community benefit applications. Through our partnership with MC Technologies LLC, we develop open-source tools for community health analytics, environmental monitoring, and educational assessment — ensuring that cutting-edge technology serves public interest rather than remaining locked behind corporate walls.
Digital inclusion is central to this work. Underserved communities are 1.5× more likely to lack broadband access (FCC), and 61% of rural Americans live in mental health professional shortage areas (HRSA). Our programs address these gaps through digital literacy training, broadband advocacy, telehealth infrastructure, and cybersecurity education for vulnerable populations.
All technology development follows responsible AI principles: transparency, fairness, privacy protection, and human oversight. We conduct bias audits on all algorithmic tools before community deployment and maintain open documentation of our methodologies.
CA Foundation's community development programs address the economic disparities that persist in minority and low-income communities. With 37 million Americans living in poverty (Census 2023), our programs focus on building sustainable economic capacity through entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, micro-enterprise support, and housing assistance.
Our leadership brings authentic understanding of the barriers facing immigrant and minority entrepreneurs — from language access to navigating regulatory systems. Programs provide bilingual business counseling, access to capital navigation, market development support, and connections to institutional purchasing opportunities.
Community resilience building integrates food security, financial wellness, and neighborhood capacity development into a holistic model that strengthens the economic foundation of entire communities, not just individual businesses.
Our health programs address the interrelated crises of substance abuse, mental health access, veteran suicide, and community health disparities. With 48,000+ drug overdose deaths annually (CDC) and 22 veterans dying by suicide daily (VA), the urgency of evidence-based prevention and intervention programs cannot be overstated.
CA Foundation develops drug-free community coalitions using the Strategic Prevention Framework (SAMHSA), community health worker programs aligned with HRSA's community health model, and trauma-informed care training for service providers. All health programs incorporate culturally responsive delivery in English and Spanish, with specific attention to health literacy levels.
Disability services focus on community living support, employment pathways, assistive technology access, and independent living — serving the 26% of U.S. adults who have a disability (CDC). Our technology partner provides health analytics dashboards that enable data-driven resource allocation and outcome tracking.
CA Foundation's environmental programs focus on environmental justice, pesticide safety, climate literacy, and community-based environmental monitoring. Farmworkers experience pesticide exposure at 20× the rate of the general population (EPA), and environmental health burdens disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities.
Our programs develop bilingual pesticide safety training for agricultural workers, community air and water quality monitoring systems (leveraging MC Technologies LLC data analytics), wildfire smoke preparedness curricula for vulnerable populations, and environmental data literacy programs that empower communities to advocate for their own environmental health.
Environmental justice is a cross-cutting theme: we use EPA's EJScreen and CDC's Social Vulnerability Index to target programs where environmental health disparities are greatest, ensuring resources reach the communities most affected by pollution, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Drawing on our President's 25+ years of direct service across South America, the Philippines, and the United States, CA Foundation's international programs build technology capacity, strengthen civil society, and promote cultural exchange in developing communities. Our model emphasizes knowledge transfer and institutional strengthening — not dependency.
Programs focus on technology capacity building for local organizations, cross-border health partnerships, cultural preservation through digital documentation, and professional exchange programs that create lasting connections between U.S. and international communities. Our bilingual capabilities and deep cultural connections in Latin America enable authentic partnership rather than top-down aid delivery.
All international programs align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and Department of State priorities, including democracy strengthening, anti-corruption, public health, and people-to-people diplomacy.
With 2.7 million children having an incarcerated parent (BJS) and 70% of formerly incarcerated individuals remaining unemployed after one year (BJS), the need for evidence-based reentry and justice reform programs is critical. CA Foundation develops comprehensive reentry services, restorative justice programs, victim services, and community safety initiatives grounded in data and research.
Our technology capabilities enable crime data analytics, risk assessment tools, and community safety dashboards that support law enforcement and community organizations alike. All justice technology is developed with CJIS compliance awareness and civil liberties protections built in from the design stage.
Reentry programs integrate workforce training, substance abuse recovery, family reunification, housing assistance, and mentoring into a holistic model that addresses the multiple barriers returning citizens face. Our restorative justice programs are based on validated models showing 40%+ recidivism reduction compared to traditional approaches.
Arts and culture programs serve as both a vehicle for community healing and a means of preserving cultural heritage that connects generations. CA Foundation develops arts education programs, digital media training, cultural preservation initiatives, and community storytelling projects that amplify voices typically absent from mainstream narratives.
Our digital heritage documentation programs use technology to preserve oral histories, traditional practices, and cultural artifacts from immigrant and indigenous communities — creating permanent digital records that serve both cultural continuity and academic research. Programs integrate creative technology (digital media production, graphic design, web development) as workforce pathways for youth.
Cross-cultural exchange programs connect U.S. communities with international partners, building mutual understanding through shared artistic practice. All arts programs emphasize participant agency and community ownership of cultural narratives.
CA Foundation directly supports elderly homes and provides comprehensive elder care services to aging populations in South Florida and internationally. Our programs address the full continuum of senior needs: from independent living support and aging-in-place services to skilled nursing coordination, nutrition programs, companionship, and end-of-life dignity.
In Broward County, 18% of the population is over 65 — and growing. Many seniors face isolation, food insecurity, and barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly in immigrant communities where language and cultural differences compound these challenges. Our bilingual team delivers culturally responsive elder care that respects the dignity, traditions, and preferences of each individual.
Through our technology partnership with MC Technologies LLC, we deploy AI-powered health monitoring, fall detection, medication management, and social connectivity tools that help seniors remain safely in their homes longer — reducing costly institutionalization while improving quality of life. Our international elder care programs extend these services to underserved communities in South America.
CA Foundation directly funds and supports orphanages, foster care programs, and specialized centers for disabled and mentally impaired children — both domestically and internationally. Our president Carolina Aramburo has spent 25 years building and sustaining orphanages in Colombia, establishing care centers for children with disabilities in the Philippines, and supporting foster youth in the United States.
Our domestic programs focus on three areas: direct material and financial support to group homes and foster care organizations, wraparound services for children aging out of the foster system, and specialized programming for children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health challenges. We partner with licensed clinical professionals — psychologists, LCSWs, behavioral specialists, and special care nurses — to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Internationally, we maintain ongoing partnerships with orphanages and children's centers in Colombia and the Philippines, providing funding for nutrition, education materials, healthcare access, and infrastructure improvements. Our technology partner MC Technologies LLC enables remote monitoring of program outcomes and transparent fund tracking across borders.
From community needs through program delivery to lasting, measurable change.
Our logic model demonstrates how federal investment flows through CA Foundation's evidence-based programs to produce measurable outcomes and sustainable community change.
Federal data reveals the urgent challenges facing the communities CA Foundation serves. Every statistic represents real people — and the reason our programs exist.
Year 1 projected targets from our federal proposals. All targets are evidence-based, measurable, and aligned with federal performance reporting requirements.
| Program Area | Key Metric | Year 1 Target | Benchmark / Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 Education & Workforce | Students served | 500 | 85% completion rate target |
| 📚 Education & Workforce | Job placements | 200 | 75% retention at 6 months |
| 💡 Science & Technology | Digital literacy completions | 750 | 3 open-source tools deployed |
| 🏘️ Community Development | Entrepreneurs trained | 100 | 50 new businesses launched |
| 🤝 Health & Human Services | Individuals screened | 1,000 | 90% connected to services |
| ⚖️ Justice & Safety | Recidivism reduction | 40% | vs. national 67% baseline (BJS) |
| 🌿 Environment | Farmworkers trained | 300 | 50% pesticide exposure reduction |
| 🌎 International | Country partnerships | 5 | 1,000+ individuals served abroad |
| 🎨 Arts & Culture | Youth participants | 150 | Cultural heritage projects documented |
| 🏡 Elderly Care | Seniors served | 200 | 85% maintain independent living |
| 🏡 Elderly Care | Meals delivered monthly | 500 | 50 caregivers trained |
| 👶 Child Welfare | Children served (domestic) | 150 | 100% health screenings completed |
| 👶 Child Welfare | Orphanages supported (intl) | 3 | 75% educational milestone achievement |
| 🐾 Animal Welfare | Animals rescued/rehomed | 100 | 90% adoption/placement rate |
Our evaluation methodology combines rigorous research design with practical data collection to ensure every dollar produces measurable results.
Quasi-experimental designs with comparison groups where randomization is not feasible. Pre/post measurement with validated instruments. Longitudinal tracking at 3, 6, and 12 months post-program.
Implementation fidelity tracked through standardized checklists, classroom observations, and participant feedback. Real-time dashboards flag deviations for rapid correction.
Cost per outcome calculated for every program. Cost-benefit analysis comparing program investment to social return. 10% de minimis indirect cost rate per 2 CFR §200.414(f).
External evaluator partnerships for independent assessment. IRB oversight for research involving human subjects. Annual program review with stakeholder input.
All outcome data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, age, and geography. Equity gaps identified and addressed through program modifications.
Quarterly data reviews with program staff. Rapid-cycle testing of program modifications. Lessons learned documented and shared across program areas.
Our technology partner MC Technologies LLC provides the data infrastructure that powers evidence-based program management and federal reporting compliance.
Multi-method approach ensuring comprehensive and reliable data:
Production-grade systems built by MC Technologies LLC:
Systems designed for seamless federal grant reporting:
Rigorous safeguards for participant privacy:
Senior leaders with combined 40+ years of experience across nonprofit management, technology, finance, and international philanthropy.
25+ years of philanthropic leadership spanning the United States, South America, and the Philippines. Founded and directed orphanage support programs, centers for disabled and mentally impaired children, elderly care and senior home services, animal rescue operations, and homeless feeding initiatives across multiple countries. A lifelong advocate for human dignity and community empowerment, bringing deep cross-cultural competency and grassroots operational experience to every program CA Foundation undertakes.
15+ years of C-suite experience as CEO, CIO, and CFO across technology, finance, and quantitative systems. Builder of production AI/ML platforms now applied to community benefit — from data-driven needs assessment to workforce training in emerging technologies. Deep expertise in predictive analytics, statistical validation, and institutional research. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
25+ years philanthropic leadership across three continents. Organizational vision, community partnerships, and program oversight.
15+ years C-suite leadership. Technology strategy, program design, federal compliance, and operational management.
Board actively recruiting a Treasurer with nonprofit financial management experience to strengthen fiscal oversight.
CA Foundation is operational and actively pursuing federal partnerships to scale our community impact.
300+ grant opportunities identified · Programs in development across all 10 focus areas · Technology platform deployed via MC Technologies LLC
CA Foundation President Carolina Aramburo has made a standing commitment to personally match 25% of every grant award through direct cash donations — ensuring every dollar invested by our funding partners is amplified by deep personal financial commitment.
"This 25% presidential match — which exceeds standard nonprofit board giving benchmarks — demonstrates organizational leadership's conviction that these programs will deliver measurable community impact well beyond the grant period."
This commitment meets or exceeds match requirements for AmeriCorps (24%), SAMHSA (20%), DOJ/BJA (25%), and CDBG programs.
Our technology partner brings production-grade AI and data analytics capabilities to every program — from community health dashboards to environmental monitoring, workforce training platforms to justice system analytics. Technology built in service of people, validated through rigorous testing, and deployed with CJIS/HIPAA-aware security standards.
CA Foundation is committed to full transparency in our financial operations and federal grant compliance.
501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization since June 14, 2018. IRC §170(b)(1)(A)(vi) classification.
990-N e-Postcard filer (gross receipts ≤$50,000). Fiscal year: May 1 – April 30.
View our GuideStar/Candid profile →10% de minimis rate per 2 CFR §200.414(f). Fully compliant with Uniform Guidance cost principles.
FY2025 Annual Report forthcoming (fiscal year ending April 30, 2025).
Our programs align with the missions of 15+ federal agencies across education, health, justice, environment, and international development.
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