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Retreat Inc
East Hampton, NY · EIN 112862256 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P43Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theretreatinc.org
revenue
$6.7M
expenses
$6.4M
net assets
$4.2M
employees
94
volunteers
58
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

To provide safety, shelter, and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence.

profile · synthesized from sources

Retreat Inc is a New York-based nonprofit providing safety, shelter, and support services to victims of domestic abuse. The organization operates an emergency shelter, offers counseling and legal advocacy, and runs community education programs across Long Island. It also implements targeted initiatives such as the Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative to address root causes of family violence and promote healthy relationships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.02M
    The Long Island Fatherhood Initiative (LIFI) is a program designed to address the needs of community fathers 18 years and older (most low-income, many with a history of involvement in the criminal justice system) on Long Island, NY. LIFI proactively engages these fathers in a cohort-based fatherhood and healthy relationship education workshops, case management, and economic stability interventions, including a series of catalytic skill-building group and individual activities-each designed to leverage these fathers' respective strengths.LIFI program provide services that include: (1) identification of and outreach to community fathers; (2) comprehensive intake and assessment; (3) case management services; (4) skill building in fathering/parenting; (5) skill building in healthy marriages/relationships; (6) job-readiness coaching and economic stability services; (7) linkages to critical services, such as housing, mental health and substance use treatment; (8) domestic violence prevention education; and (9) participation supports (e.g., transportation, employment-related clothes/tools).
  2. #2 $981K
    An emergency shelter, staffed around the clock for access at all times, that provides safe housing, food, clothing, and case management for up to 18 victims of domestic violence and their children. The shelter residents have access to counseling, advocacy, life skill classes, financial empowerment training, computers and other supportive services during their stay.Security cameras monitor the gated shelter. We have bi-lingual staff and the shelter is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Counseling Services
Licensed professionals provide individual and group counseling for adults and children at shelter and non-shelter locations in East Hampton, Riverhead, and Southampton
Emergency Shelter (The Stephanie House)
24-hour shelter providing safe housing, food, clothing, counseling, and case management for up to 18 domestic violence survivors and their children in East Hampton, NY
Heroes Don’t Hit Education Program
Community education initiative working with men to prevent domestic violence and promote offender accountability
Legal Advocacy Program
Trained legal advocates assist survivors with obtaining orders of protection, child custody, divorce, immigration matters, and public benefits; includes on-staff attorneys
Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative
Cohort-based program offering fatherhood education, healthy relationship workshops, job readiness coaching, and case management for low-income fathers to prevent domestic abuse
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 4 activities
    • Case management and survivor support services
      Provides case management to support survivors with housing, job placement, medical assistance, education, and access to community resources including food, transportation, and housing assistance. Includes staff supported by grant funding.
    • Emergency shelter services
      Operates The Stephanie House, a permanent emergency shelter providing up to 90 days of safe housing for domestic violence survivors and their children, extendable in 45-day increments, with capacity for up to 18 individuals. Provided 4,345 safe nights, including 2,305 for children and 2,040 for adults, in the reporting period.
    • Financial and job readiness training
      Offers a financial management and job readiness training program designed to promote economic self-sufficiency for survivors of domestic violence.
    • Individual and group counseling
      Provides trauma-informed individual, family, and group counseling services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence and abuse, delivered in-person, via video, and tele-counseling. Delivered 3,632 counseling sessions during the reporting period, including specialized support for children who have witnessed abuse.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • 24-hour multilingual crisis hotline
      Operates a 24-hour, multilingual hotline providing confidential crisis intervention, support, and resources to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including accessibility for deaf individuals. Responded to 3,357 calls in the reporting period.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Child welcome kits
      Provides welcome kits containing a stuffed animal, book, and soft blanket to children entering emergency shelter to support emotional well-being upon arrival.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Corporate and community volunteer programs
      Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate teams at multiple locations, including tailored volunteer projects through a Corporate Volunteer Program to engage businesses in supporting organizational mission.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Fatherhood Initiative
      Runs a cohort-based Fatherhood Initiative offering workshops on healthy relationships, case management, and economic stability interventions for low-income and at-risk fathers on Long Island, aimed at preventing domestic abuse and promoting stable families.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Fundraising events
      Hosts the Annual Hamptons Juried Art Show to raise funds for domestic violence programs and services.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Legal advocacy and court support
      Provides legal advocacy services including assistance with orders of protection, custody, divorce, child support, immigration, and public benefits. Offers court accompaniment and navigation services; delivered 447 court accompaniments and 9,249 total advocacy services in the reporting period.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Permanent housing for survivors with disabilities
      Provides permanent supportive housing for victims of domestic violence living with disabilities through a HUD-funded program.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Prevention education and community workshops
      Conducts research-based, interactive workshops on healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention in schools and community settings. Delivered 484 workshops to 5,151 individuals during the reporting period.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Thrift store operations
      Operates Retreat Boutique, a thrift store that generates revenue to sustain program services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.68M
Contributions & grants$5.80M87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40K1%
Other revenue$841K
expenses
Total expenses$6.42M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$4.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.17M
Cash$635K
Investments$1.55M
Liabilities$1.01M
Net assets$4.16M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Loretta K Davis Executive Director 35 $209K
Julia Smith Sr. Dir of Finance 35 $153K
MariBeth Klucina Dir. of Finance 35 $114K
board members · 14
  • Ani Antresyean — Board Member
  • Anne Kothari — Board member
  • Ayse Manyas Kenmore — Board Member
  • Claudia Pilato — Co-President
  • Ellie Kurrus — Vice President
  • Francesca L Odell — Co-President
  • Irma Negron — Board member
  • Kristen Erickson — Board Member
  • Maria Crocitto — Board Member
  • Markie Hancock — Board member
  • Michael Goldstein — Treasurer
  • Nikki Shomer — Board Member
  • Renee Turner — Board Member
  • Ryland Hilbert — Secretary
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Bloomerang Partner — Partner organization providing volunteer sign-up platform.
  • Children’s Museum of the East End Partner — Collaborator in the Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative to reduce abuse of women and children.
  • Family Court Complex Government — Legal advocacy services are provided at the Riverhead office located near the Family Court Complex.
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) Partner — Collaborative partner on the Engaging Men in Preventing Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking grant.
  • Mental Health Association in Suffolk County Inc. Partner — Partner in Project BASE (Barrier and Stigma Elimination) to improve services for survivors living with mental illness.
  • Parents for Megan’s Law Inc. Partner — Partner in Project BASE (Barrier and Stigma Elimination) to improve services for survivors living with mental illness and victims of violent crime.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborator in the Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative to reduce abuse of women and children.
  • Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Network — Partner organization in receiving a grant to form Partners in Prevention, Region One of the Sexual Violence Prevention Grant.
  • Suffolk County Probation Department Partner — Collaborator in the Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative to reduce abuse of women and children.
  • The Hotline Partner — Collaborates with or refers to The Hotline as a resource for individuals seeking help with domestic violence.
  • The Hotline Partner — Partner organization linked for outreach and support services.
  • The Hotline Partner — Partnered with The Hotline to support domestic abuse survivors.
  • The Retreat Network — Member of a network of domestic violence prevention organizations serving Long Island
  • thehotline.org Partner — Partner organization providing external resources for domestic violence support.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Support and Advocacy Model
    methodology: culturally_responsive_care
    By combining legal advocacy, multilingual confidential services, and community resource referrals, the organization reduces systemic barriers for survivors, because coordinated, accessible, and culturally responsive support increases survivor safety, engagement, and long-term stability.
  • Prevention Through Education and Community Engagement
    methodology: prevention_through_education
    By delivering evidence-based education in schools and communities and engaging at-risk populations in skill-building workshops, the organization prevents domestic violence and promotes healthy relationships, because early intervention and cohort-based learning foster lasting behavioral change and community norms shift.
  • Trauma-Informed, Empowerment-Based Intervention
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By providing safety, counseling, and support through a trauma-informed and empowerment-based lens, the organization promotes healing and interrupts the intergenerational transmission of trauma and violence, because survivors are more likely to achieve self-sufficiency and break cycles of abuse when services affirm their agency and address root psychological harms.