THE CENTER FOR BECOMING

EIN: 853094256 501(c)(3) Religion

SOLANA BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$1,379,645
Total Expenses
$873,888
Total Assets
$1,767,419
Net Assets
$1,752,383
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN ORTBERG
Phone
9142823343
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CENTER FOR BECOMING, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $506K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENGAGE IN RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $501,544 Revenue: $1,351,022

HELP PEOPLE PURSUE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION, TO NURTURE THE LIFE OF THE MIND AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER IT LEADS; TO LIVE FOR OTHERS AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LIVES OF SERVICE AND TO MEET HUMBLY IN...

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HELP PEOPLE PURSUE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION, TO NURTURE THE LIFE OF THE MIND AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER IT LEADS; TO LIVE FOR OTHERS AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LIVES OF SERVICE AND TO MEET HUMBLY IN THE WOUNDS OF OURSELVES AND OUR WORLD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,351,022
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $28,623
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,379,645

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $307,600
Fundraising Expenses $22,042
Program Expenses $501,544
Other Expenses $566,288
TOTAL EXPENSES $873,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,379,645 $1,215,619 +0.1%
Expenses $873,888 $739,186 +0.2%
Net Income $505,757 $476,433 +0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
61

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$307,600
Total Directors
4
$307,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN ORTBERG FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$175,600 $132,000 $307,600
WILLIAM VOGE SECY/TREAS 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD JOHNSON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT GELSINGER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,379,645 $873,888 $1,767,419 $505,757
2024 $1,215,619 $739,186 $1,223,562 $476,433
2023 $623,683 $661,427 $745,421 $-37,744
2022 $689,672 $550,685 $786,837 $138,987
2021 $742,702 $296,792 $644,450 $445,910
2020 $226,428 $27,888 $198,540 $198,540
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