irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $613KEMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE HIGHRISK ADULT POPULATION SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS JOB READINESS AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE HIRING POTENTIAL AND FOSTER ECONOMICAL MOBILITY OF HARD TO PLACE/EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, OUR SERVICES PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS AS WELL AS ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT CREATING VARIED CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO OFFER JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS.
- #2 $710KREENTRY SERVICES: THESE SERVICES ASSIST INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TO SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY. THE SERVICES ASSIST JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUAL'S REENTRY BY PROVIDING COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION (CBI) TRAINING, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSISTING CLIENTS IN THE NAVIGATION OF HOUSING REFERRALS, SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, ANGER MANAGEMENT TREATMENT, COUNSELING, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Program
Delivers cognitive behavioral interventions (Thinking for a Change, Interactive Journaling) and transitional planning to justice-involved individuals in Nassau and Suffolk County correctional facilities to reduce recidivism.
County Reentry Task Force (CRTF)
Offers job readiness training, career coaching, OSHA certification, and financial literacy to formerly incarcerated individuals in Nassau County to support successful reintegration and employment.
Probation Employment Program (PEP)
Provides year-round employment-focused services including job training, cognitive behavioral interventions, and career coaching to individuals on probation in partnership with Nassau County Department of Probation.
Safe Places Afterschool Program (SPAP)
Provides academic support, enrichment activities, and character development for elementary students (K–6) in the Roslyn Union Free School District, fostering a safe and engaging after-school environment.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Community volunteer engagement programOperates a volunteer program that engages community members as mentors, tutors, guest speakers, and resource advocates to support youth, individuals, and families.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Financial education and economic mobility initiativeOffers the Economic Mobility Program, a financial education initiative with workforce and career development components, and partners with Citibank on community investment and financial education initiatives.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Reentry services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individualsProvides comprehensive reentry services including cognitive behavioral interventions, case management, reentry planning, housing referrals, substance use treatment, anger management, counseling, mentoring, and employment support for individuals in Nassau and Suffolk County correctional facilities and those returning from prison. Serves over 500 individuals annually, with over 200 receiving direct reentry support in 2024, and hosts an annual reentry job fair connecting participants with employers and service providers.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Special education services in juvenile detentionProvides special education instruction to youth in secure juvenile detention settings, serving students in grades 6–12 with individualized academic and behavioral support.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job readiness trainingOffers job readiness and soft skills training, entrepreneurial development, job placement support, and OSHA certification training to enhance job marketability in construction and related fields. Delivered over 1,200 hours of workforce training and provided OSHA certification to over 150 clients in 2024, with 60% of participants securing stable employment within six months.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth after-school and academic support programsOperates after-school programs for elementary students (K–6) in the Roslyn Union Free School District, providing daily homework help, academic tutoring, enrichment activities in growth mindset, physical fitness, arts, music, and cognitive games, and character development through theme-based learning. Enrolls over 50 students annually, with 95% reporting increased confidence in schoolwork and 80% of parents observing improved academic performance.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth education and mentoring programsProvides education, mentoring, and social justice advocacy to empower challenged families and children through innovative programming tailored to evolving challenges. Programs include the Youth Risk Avoidance Education Program (YRAE), Investing in Career & Academic Nurturing & Networking (ICANN) for high school students, and the Socio-Academic Modification Program (SAMP), a certified educational program for youth aged 10 to 16.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.78M
Contributions & grants$964K35%
Program service revenue$1.75M63%
Investment income$10K0%
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$2.11M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.03M
Cash$1.93M
Investments$0
Liabilities$71K
Net assets$2.96M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTER MEHRETEAB | CEO | 40 | $190K |
board members · 6
- CATALINA CASTILLO EDD — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- DOMINICK J ARCAMONE — DIRECTOR
- DR SIROUSSE TABRIZTCHI CPA — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARY OLSEN ESQ — BOARD CHAIR
- ROSETTA B LANGLOIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Citibank Partner — Collaborates with Citibank on financial education and community investment initiatives in Hempstead.
- Nassau County Correctional Center Partner — Provides cognitive behavioral change interventions within the facility.
- Nassau County Correctional Center Partner — Site for ATI program delivery and transitional planning services.
- Nassau County Department of Probation Partner — Collaborates with LTI on the Nassau County Reentry Task Force to provide reentry services.
- Nassau County Department of Probation Partner — Partnership to deliver the Probation Employment Program (PEP) to individuals on probation.
- New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Partner — Collaborates with LTI on the Nassau County Reentry Task Force to provide reentry services.
- New York colleges and universities Partner — Collaborates with New York colleges and universities to provide field placements and internships for students in social work, education, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and criminal justice.
- Roslyn Union Free School District Partner — Hosts the Safe Places Afterschool Program and collaborates on academic and enrichment services for students.
- SUNY Farmingdale Partner — Early supporter and collaborator in LTI's founding and programming efforts.
- Suffolk County Correctional Facilities Partner — Provides cognitive behavioral change interventions within the facility.
- Suffolk County Correctional Facilities Partner — Site for ATI program delivery.
- juvenile detention center Partner — Collaborates with juvenile detention center staff to deliver educational services to incarcerated youth.
- public and private sectors Partner — Collaborates with public and private sector organizations to deliver comprehensive services.
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.
- Comprehensive Reentry Model Addressing Multiple Risk Factorsmethodology: comprehensive reentry supportBy providing coordinated support across housing, employment, mental health, and community integration, we reduce recidivism and promote long-term reintegration success because addressing interconnected challenges holistically increases stability and self-efficacy.
- Integrated Youth Development through Education and Advocacymethodology: integrated youth developmentBy combining education, mentoring, and social justice advocacy, we produce holistic youth empowerment and improved life outcomes because integrated support addresses both systemic and individual barriers facing challenged youth and families.
- Trauma-Informed, Individualized Cognitive Behavioral Interventionmethodology: cognitive-behavioral-interventionBy delivering tailored cognitive behavioral interventions—such as Thinking for a Change and Interactive Journaling—we improve behavioral regulation and reduce recidivism because trauma-informed, self-reflective curricula address root causes of harmful behaviors in justice-involved youth.