BECOMING INDEPENDENT
SANTA ROSA, CA · Human Services
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds BECOMING INDEPENDENT
$960K in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Peter E Haas Jr Family Fund | $400K | 2 |
| Sonoma County Community Foundation | $229K | 3 |
| William G Irwin Charity Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $65K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $42K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $29K | 2 |
| Clayton Baker Trust | $20K | 1 |
| Women Giving As One | $10K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $6K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
Luana Vaetoe — Chief Executive Officer (Principal officer)
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