Santa Rosa, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Becoming Independent, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $18.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $4.0M, a strong 21% operating margin.
Elevating human abilities for the mutual benefit of our community.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $18,384,785 | $16,931,855 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $14,434,410 | $12,311,671 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $3,950,375 | $4,620,184 | -0.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Nick Dieter | Board President | 0.19 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Cates | Board Vice President | 0.19 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Burrell | Board Secretary | 0.19 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri Wenzel | Board Treasurer | 0.19 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Burns | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryna McCulley | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrie Mauritson | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Westermann | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denee Locke | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Gullotta | Board Deputy | 0.19 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joerg Olson | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Goff | Board Member | 0.23 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Fassold | Board Deputy | 0.19 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luana Vaetoe | Chief Executive Officer | 40.00 |
Officer
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$393,816 | $20,871 | $414,687 |
| Daniel Crowell | Controller, Start 3/25 | 40.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Kraus Finley | Chief of Services | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$275,605 | $17,953 | $293,558 |
| Kaela Talafili | Director of Education | 40.00 |
Highest
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$136,005 | $7,232 | $143,237 |
| Dalton Wiley | Community Relations Manager | 40.00 |
Highest
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$114,292 | $4,794 | $119,086 |
| Jeney Pribyl | Resource Development Manger | 40.00 |
Highest
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$112,732 | $11,631 | $124,363 |
| Christie Dale | Senior Accountant | 40.00 |
Highest
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$107,335 | $5,884 | $113,219 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,384,785 | $14,434,410 | $35,182,430 | $3,950,375 |
| 2024 | $16,931,855 | $12,311,671 | $30,310,008 | $4,620,184 |
| 2023 | $14,002,768 | $11,677,335 | $26,241,697 | $2,325,433 |
| 2022 | $15,817,170 | $9,295,415 | $23,196,073 | $6,521,755 |
| 2021 | $18,471,031 | $10,713,876 | $17,447,433 | $7,757,155 |
| 2020 | $14,265,434 | $13,886,371 | $14,120,837 | $379,063 |
| 2019 | $13,735,637 | $13,367,722 | $11,412,420 | $367,915 |
| 2018 | $14,588,383 | $14,234,362 | $11,262,967 | $354,021 |
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