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Becoming Independent

Santa Rosa, CAEIN: 94-2641147Website

Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings

BECOMING INDEPENDENT Becoming Independent (BI) is a non-profit community benefit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuit of work, living and educational opportunities. In addition to 3 core areas of focus (education, employment and living services) BI organizes a variety of events annually open to the public, including our annual talent show, BI Olympics, bowling tournaments as well as fundraisers such as our Annual Dinner Under the Stars Gala, Luau, and Crab Feed.

Becoming Independent has received 14 grants from 9 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $16,931,855 in 2023 to $18,384,785 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $18,384,785.

Annual Revenue

$18,384,785

Known Funders

9

Grants Received

14

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssets
2024$18,384,785$14,434,410$35,182,430
2023$16,931,855$12,311,671$30,310,008
2022$14,002,768$11,677,335$26,241,697
2021$15,817,170$9,295,415$23,196,073
2020$18,471,031$10,713,876$17,447,433
2019$14,265,434$13,886,371$14,120,837
2018$13,735,637$13,367,722$11,412,420
2017$14,588,383$14,234,362$11,262,967

Top Funders

$317,500 (2021)
$250,000 (2022)
$85,800 (2023)
$50,000 (2021)
$15,000 (2023)
$9,689 (2023)
$6,000 (2023)
DOME CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION

South San Francisco, CA

$1,000 (2021)
THE HECK FOUNDATION

GUERNEVILLE, CA

$1,000 (2021)
McNabb Foundation

Wilmington, DE

$1,000 (2024)

Key Personnel

From 2024 IRS 990 filing

C

Christie Dale

Senior Accountant

Highest Compensated
J

Jeney Pribyl

Resource Development Manger

Highest Compensated
D

Dalton Wiley

Community Relations Manager

Highest Compensated
K

Kaela Talafili

Director of Education

Highest Compensated
P

Paula Kraus Finley

Chief of Services

Key Employee
D

Daniel Crowell

Controller, Start 3/25

Officer
L

Luana Vaetoe

Chief Executive Officer

Officer
T

Terry Fassold

Board Deputy

J

Josh Goff

Board Member

J

Joerg Olson

Board Member

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