named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fundraising Program
Turnkey fundraising solution for schools, youth groups, and nonprofits to sell pies year-round, combining community fundraising with mission support
Integrated Employment Program
Provides meaningful jobs, skill development, and career advancement opportunities for individuals of all abilities within a commercial bakery setting
Pie Production Program
Commercial-scale production of fruit pies and specialty desserts using a state-of-the-art Comas pie line, providing hands-on employment for individuals with developmental disabilities
Specialty Baked Goods Expansion
Post-acquisition program offering cookies, cannoli, cakes, and other desserts previously produced by Lanovara Specialty Foods, expanding product lines and employment opportunities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Operate a commercial bakery providing employment and training for individuals of all abilitiesRuns a 20,000 sq. ft. commercial-grade bakery that provides meaningful employment, skill development, and personal growth opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and people of all abilities through real-world baking and production roles.
- Support pre-vocational training partnerships for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvided real-world training and employment experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities through a pre-existing vocational partnership with Holy Childhood prior to 2018.
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Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 1 activity
- Maintain food safety and quality certifications for commercial productionHolds SQF Level 2 and Kosher certifications to ensure high standards in food safety and quality, supporting both public trust and private labeling opportunities.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Manufacture and distribute pies and specialty desserts for retail and wholesaleProduces pies in multiple sizes (4”, 8”, 9”, 10”) and expanded product lines including cookies, cannoli, cakes, and other desserts, sold through local retailers, restaurants, and wholesale channels in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Run whole-pie fundraising programs for community organizationsOffers wholesale pricing on pies for fundraising campaigns involving 50 or more pies, supporting schools, sports teams, youth groups, animal rescues, and nonprofit organizations.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Support affiliated nonprofit organizationProvides support to the Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc., a New York nonprofit corporation, through ongoing operational or vocational collaboration.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expand integrated employment through strategic acquisitionAcquired Lanovara Specialty Foods, Inc. to grow integrated employment opportunities for people of all abilities and project doubling of the integrated workforce.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.58M
Contributions & grants$252K6%
Program service revenue$4.45M97%
Investment income$-115K-3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.40M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$606K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.48M
Cash$14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.63M
Net assets$-2.15M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MIRABELLA MICHAEL | VP OF SALES (TERMED 11.8.2024) | 40 | $154K |
board members · 10
- CHRISTOPHER TUMMINELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER WIEST — BOARD MEMBER
- DENNIS MULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL NORRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE CAMARDO — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT DRAGO — BOARD CHAIR
- ROBERT SALISBURY — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN RESCHKE — SECRETARY
- TIMOTHY MCLAUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Comas Partner — Supplies the state-of-the-art pie manufacturing line used in production.
- Holy Childhood Network — Parent organization of Special Touch Bakery and former partner with Lanovara in providing vocational training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Lanovara Specialty Foods, Inc. Partner — Acquired to expand integrated employment opportunities in the Rochester community.
- Lanovara Specialty Foods, Inc. Partner — Formalized a decade-long partnership through acquisition to expand integrated employment opportunities.
- Lanovara Specialty Foods, Inc. Partner — Longtime vocational partner acquired by Special Touch Bakery to expand integrated employment opportunities and product offerings.
- Purpose for All Network — Part of a broader initiative or network committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities for people of all abilities.
- Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc. Partner — Supported by SPECIAL TOUCH BAKERY INC through its operations.
- Sharron Jarvis Partner — Contact person for fundraising program coordination at Special Touch Bakery Inc.
- Special Touch Bakery Partner — Partnerships with businesses to provide premium pies while advancing a mission of inclusivity and community impact.
- Wegmans Partner — Regional retailer and foodservice partner of Special Touch Bakery.
- local retailers Partner — Distributes pies through local retail partners in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
- restaurants Partner — Partners with local restaurants to sell pies in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
strategies · 1
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 Employment Through Social Enterprisemethodology: integrated_employment_through_social_enterpriseBy employing individuals of all abilities in a commercial bakery setting, we create pathways to economic inclusion and social integration because meaningful work fosters dignity, purpose, and skill development. Revenue from sales sustains and scales these opportunities.