2026-02-17T17:02:02-06:00 2025-06-30 680456752 Dillwood Burkel & Millar LLP 175 Concourse Boulevard Suite A Santa Rosa CA 95403 990 2024-07-01 942641147 Becoming Independent BECO 7075246600 1455 Corporate Center Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95407 Luana Vaetoe Chief Executive Officer 7075246600 2026-02-13 1 1 Lotasha Thomas P01225273 7075778806 2026-02-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Luana Vaetoe 1455 Corporate Center Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95407 20755404 0 X https://becomingindependent.org/ X 1980 CA 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. 13 13 350 34 0 0 2454579 2974723 13709689 14630840 615939 705293 151648 73929 16931855 18384785 0 0 0 0 9203923 10225121 0 0 310633 3107748 4209289 12311671 14434410 4620184 3950375 30310008 35182430 1025825 1677748 29284183 33504682 Elevating human abilities for the mutual benefit of our community. 0 0 8038638 10637751 Education & Employment Programs:This fiscal year, Becoming Independent served over 250 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Education programs and another 100 in Employment programs, all of whom share a common goal of living 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, job skills and ongoing professional growth and exploration. 3774437 3993089 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), serving over 50 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. 11813075 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 54 0 1 350 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X X Luana Vaetoe 7075246600 1455 Corporate Center Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95407 Nick Dieter Board President 0.19 X X 0 0 0 Donna Cates Board Vice President 0.19 X X 0 0 0 Bonnie Burrell Board Secretary 0.19 X X 0 0 0 Sheri Wenzel Board Treasurer 0.19 X X 0 0 0 Alicia Burns Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Bryna McCulley Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Carrie Mauritson Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Danielle Westermann Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Denee Locke Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Eric Gullotta Board Deputy 0.19 X 0 0 0 Joerg Olson Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Josh Goff Board Member 0.23 X 0 0 0 Terry Fassold Board Deputy 0.19 X 0 0 0 Luana Vaetoe Chief Executive Officer 40.00 X 393816 0 20871 Daniel Crowell Controller, Start 3/25 40.00 X 0 0 0 Paula Kraus Finley Chief of Services 40.00 X 275605 0 17953 Kaela Talafili Director of Education 40.00 X 136005 0 7232 Dalton Wiley Community Relations Manager 40.00 X 114292 0 4794 Jeney Pribyl Resource Development Manger 40.00 X 112732 0 11631 Christie Dale Senior Accountant 40.00 X 107335 0 5884 1139785 0 68365 6 0 1 0 Descor Builders 1000 Enterprise Way STE 100 Roseville CA 95678 Construction 478774 1 205132 2210135 559456 81060 2974723 Service fees 624100 12780158 12780158 Work activities revenue 624310 1337802 1337802 Reimbursements 624310 512880 512880 14630840 634836 634836 2242489 3953 2156474 19511 86015 -15558 70457 70457 211691 205132 124132 87559 87559 32575 70502 -37927 -37927 Miscellaneous Income 561300 24297 24297 24297 18384785 14630840 0 779222 824258 598586 225672 7729495 6966526 547627 215342 864749 786503 66819 11427 806619 738811 50954 16854 71409 71409 544514 141773 401530 1211 53188 30358 8711 14119 115916 98532 6776 10608 140744 131193 8004 1547 639871 639417 425 29 42160 30244 11726 190 13259 13259 926251 897693 21417 7141 156896 148208 6516 2172 Wage & hour settlement 790000 790000 Supplies 437112 376810 46440 13862 Repairs and maintenance 188496 178485 7796 2215 Other expenses 89473 36677 38880 13916 14434410 11813075 2310702 310633 2914952 3980928 9530990 12819028 1166714 1470047 5988 4042 145928 193059 15414195 4467009 11160774 10947186 5187132 5668605 197530 99535 30310008 35182430 838621 1403811 0 175289 187204 98648 1025825 1677748 X 28682761 33069384 601422 435298 29284183 33504682 30310008 35182430 3950375 270124 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3137364 2622611 1062152 2454579 2974723 12251429 3137364 2622611 1062152 2454579 2974723 12251429 1196744 11054685 48234 96172 261241 530729 634836 1571212 49341 0 38841 141145 49632 278959 14101600 67772273 0.78390 0.77550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1935000 1935000 7606233 1443434 6162799 45270 15679 29591 1211764 604880 606884 4615928 2403016 2212912 10947186 Operating lease liability 98648 98648 X 18768576 270124 270124 18498452 71409 -185077 -113668 18384784 14548077 0 14548077 71409 -185077 -113668 14434409 Part X, Line 2: The Organization determines whether its tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority based on the technical merits of the positions. As of June 30, 2025, the Organization had no unrecognized tax positions or uncertain tax positions requiring accrual. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been provided in the financial statements. Exempt organization information returns are subject to review through three years after the date of filing for federal and four years after the date of filing for California. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising direct expenses -185,077. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising direct expenses -185,077. CA Dinner under the Stars 244102 143472 100630 32472 43376 Crab Feed 104373 38094 66279 20907 8177 1 68348 23566 44782 1602 6110 3500 7988 416823 205132 211691 1602 59489 3500 59541 124132 87559 32575 68857 1645 0 32575 68857 1645 70502 -37927 CA 1 0 1 0 1.00000 Jeney Anderson 1455 Corporate Center Pkwy Santa Rosa CA 95407 0 1 0 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Luana Vaetoe Chief Executive Officer 354666 0 39150 0 0 0 14052 0 6819 0 414687 0 0 0 Paula Kraus Finley Chief of Services 251398 0 24207 0 0 0 10913 0 7040 0 293558 0 0 0 X 30 25214 Donor Provided X Vendor Discount 7 20509 Donor provided X Auction Items 99 19089 Donor provided X Supplies 5 9125 Donor provided X Experience 32 7123 Donor provided 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 A family member of the Executive Director is a Key Employee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The prepared Form 990, including the required schedules, was reviewed by the CEO and employee in-charge of the accounting prior to filing with the IRS. The review consisted of reading and reconciling the Form 990 to the Organization's audited financial statements. The final 990 report is shared with the Organization's board. They approved this final document prior to filing the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c If any conflicts of interest occur, the conflicted board member will abstain from voting on the matter. If a conflict of interest occurs it is generally documented in the minutes of the applicable meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board reviews the CEO's compensation annually. Local salary surveys and related data are analyzed and discussed to determine the appropriate compensation package. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its financial statements available to the public via the Organization's website. The Organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.