Becoming Independent
- Assets
- $23.2m
- Revenue
- $15.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 278
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 07/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-2641147
Organization Overview
Becoming Independent is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Becoming Independent employed 278 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Becoming Independent is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Becoming Independent generated $15.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. BECOMING INDEPENDENT IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS AGO TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS:THIS FISCAL YEAR, BECOMING INDEPENDENT SERVED OVER 250 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ANOTHER 150 IN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, ALL OF WHOM SHARE A COMMON GOAL OF LIVING BOTH MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES THROUGH EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE CREATED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN PATHS AND THE RIGHT TO BE VALUED AS ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SERVICES INCLUDE BUILDING SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, WELLNESS, NUTRITION, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, ARTS, MUSIC, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND EXPLORATION.
LIVING SERVICES:OUR LIVING SERVICES TEAMS OFFER TWO SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (ILS), SERVING OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, ARE CENTERED AROUND DEVELOPING SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE OF ONE'S CHOOSING. OBJECTIVES ARE DESIGNED BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT SKILLS INCLUDING SELF-ADVOCACY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, MOBILITY, ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS), WITH UPWARDS OF 75 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDE THE SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR A PERSON TO LIVE THEIR MOST INDEPENDENT LIFE, IN THEIR OWN HOME, ON THEIR OWN TERMS. SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE AND PERSON-CENTERED, OFFERING CUSTOMIZED ASSISTANCE THAT MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S LEVEL OF NEED.
TRANSPORTATION:AGENCY VEHICLES, MANY OF WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, PROVIDE RIDES TO INDIVIDUALS TO AND FROM THEIR HOMES, JOBS, BI PROGRAM SITES, VOLUNTEER SITES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ALL OVER SONOMA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. IN MARCH OF 2020, THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC BROUGHT TRANSPORTATION TO A HALT; SERVICES HAVE EVOLVED OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS FROM 1:1 AND DELIVERIES OF PPE, TO A SLOW BUT STEADY RETURN TO NORMAL CAPACITY WHILE STILL ENSURING APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROTOCOLS WHILE TRANSPORTING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC WE WERE TRANSPORTING OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY FOR BOTH OUR PROGRAM COMPONENTS, COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES NEEDS. WHEN A VEHICLE WAS NEEDED TO RELOCATE AN INDIVIDUAL AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER (FLOOD/FIRE/EARTHQUAKE) BI WAS ALWAYS EAGER TO STEP IN AND MAKE THAT HAPPEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luana Vaetoe Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $235,873 |
Paula Kraus Finley Chief Of Services | Officer | 40 | $171,876 |
James Cox Director Of Community Services | 40 | $123,548 | |
Christina Haas Accounting Manager | 40 | $110,568 | |
David House President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joerg Olson Vice President Outgoing 12/31/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $336,398 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,286,213 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,649 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,622,611 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,183,176 |
| Investment income | $96,172 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$59,865 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$24,924 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,817,170 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $474,486 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,735,530 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $654,149 |
| Payroll taxes | $581,204 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152,462 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,819 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,045 |
| Travel | $129,529 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,140 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $285,733 |
| Insurance | $104,194 |
| All other expenses | $44,952 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,295,415 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $893,038 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,892,595 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $252,069 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,067,482 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,553 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $92,384 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,698,649 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,285,980 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,323 |
| Total assets | $23,196,073 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,404,488 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,404,488 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,790,889 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $696 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,196,073 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Becoming Independent has recieved totaling $399,861.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND HYBRID LEARNING | $317,500 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,487 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,500 |
Heck Foundation Guerneville, CA PURPOSE: HUMANSERVICES | $1,000 |
Dome Construction Foundation South San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION PROVIDED | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Contra Costa Arc Martinez, CA | $14,109,565 | $17,462,782 |
Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program Lynwood, CA | $10,751,037 | $16,686,020 |
Beneficent Technology Inc Palo Alto, CA | $6,239,324 | $16,053,151 |
Depaul Services Inc Portland, OR | $1,334,927 | $14,151,083 |
Life Services Alternative Inc San Jose, CA | $12,383,174 | $14,807,401 |
New Horizons Serving Individuals With Special Needs North Hills, CA | $18,283,273 | $17,062,634 |
Arizona Autism United Inc Phoenix, AZ | $8,096,794 | $16,189,376 |
Community Interface Services Carlsbad, CA | $4,892,948 | $13,358,874 |
Arc - Imperial Valley El Centro, CA | $9,297,003 | $12,383,349 |
The Arc Of Ventura County Inc Ventura, CA | $13,957,881 | $12,566,115 |
Community Services Inc Portland, OR | $8,746,975 | $12,461,023 |
Oparc Montclair, CA | $17,766,951 | $15,581,280 |