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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.

People with Disabilities
Local (City/County Level)
Direct Service Delivery
Education & Awareness
Disability Services
Adult & Continuing Education
Human Services

Annual Revenue

$14,364,998

Known Funders

9

Grants Received

14

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssets
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
2016$13,931,819$13,941,451$11,628,593

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 2023 IRS 990 filing

D

David House

Past President

J

Joerg Olson

Member

N

Nicholas Dieter

President

Officer
B

Bonnie Burrell

Vice President

Officer
D

Donna Cates

Secretary

Officer
C

Carrie Mauritson

Member

B

Bryan Wright

Deputy

S

Sheri Wenzel

Treasurer

Officer
A

Alicia Burns

Member

D

Denee Locke

Member

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