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    Becoming Independent

    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.

    Proceed with Increased Caution — Confirmed Other Material Illegal Activity

    On June 4, 2026, The Press Democrat reported on the operations of Becoming Independent in an article titled, "Sonoma County jury finds Becoming Independent liable for $4.8 million in damages in sexual assault lawsuit." For more information, please see The Press Democrat article.

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SANTA ROSA CA | EIN: 94-2641147
    Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    1455 CORPORATE CENTER PARKWAY,
    SANTA ROSA CA 95407-5452
    https://becomingindependent.org/
    707-524-6600

    Becoming Independent

    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.

    Proceed with Increased Caution — Confirmed Other Material Illegal Activity

    On June 4, 2026, The Press Democrat reported on the operations of Becoming Independent in an article titled, "Sonoma County jury finds Becoming Independent liable for $4.8 million in damages in sexual assault lawsuit." For more information, please see The Press Democrat article.

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SANTA ROSA CA | EIN: 94-2641147
    Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    1455 CORPORATE CENTER PARKWAY,
    SANTA ROSA CA 95407-5452
    https://becomingindependent.org/
    707-524-6600

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    Accountability Panel
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    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    100%
    Financial Statements:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    100%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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