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LUV MICHAEL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 812205081 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · luvmichael.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$146K
employees
19
volunteers
20
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKFORCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Luv Michael Inc is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to improve the lives of autistic adults by creating opportunities for meaningful employment, independent living, and community inclusion. The organization operates programs in workforce development, residential support, and advocacy, with a focus on building sustainable models for long-term independence. It is based in Southampton, NY, and led by the family of its namesake, Michael.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Education and Advocacy Program
Engages student volunteers in advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about autism inclusion while earning service hours; has involved over 50,000 volunteers.
Luv Michael Conference on Housing
Annual conference focused on successful community living models for autistic adults; first conference held in 2024 with over 100 attendees.
Luv Michael Homes
Innovative residential model in Southampton, NY providing independent living support for autistic adults through a partnership with a faith-based community.
Team and Group Fundraising
Enables youth groups and teams to raise funds online, earn service hours, and support the autism community while keeping 50% of proceeds.
Workforce Development Program
Creates individualized employment opportunities in culinary arts, technology, and handcrafted goods for autistic adults, focusing on talents and interests.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Operating a bakery as workforce development for autistic adults
      Runs a bakery that provides meaningful work opportunities and workforce development for autistic adults, teaching job skills through hands-on experience in food production and operations.
    • Producing and selling handmade friendship bracelets for workforce development
      Runs a program where autistic adults handcraft friendship bracelets, integrating product production and sales into a broader workforce development initiative to build job readiness and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Hosting conferences on community living for autistic adults
      Organizes and hosts conferences focused on community living for autistic adults, with past events drawing over 100 attendees to promote knowledge sharing and inclusion.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Operating Luv Michael Homes for independent living support
      Manages Luv Michael Homes, a residential program supporting nine autistic adults in developing independent living skills through structured, long-term housing and life skills training.
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
    • Student engagement in autism advocacy and public education
      Leads advocacy and education campaigns involving over 50,000 student volunteers, reaching more than 1,000,000 people through awareness initiatives about autism and inclusion.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.89M
Contributions & grants$1.50M79%
Program service revenue$396K21%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.76M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$290K
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$51K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.49M
Net assets$146K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DIMITRI KESSARIS — VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
  • LISA LIBERATORE — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL PITSINOS — DIRECTOR
  • PAOLO CUGNASCA — DIRECTOR
  • RICARDO CORDERO — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH SAMODULSKI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church Partner — Collaborated with Luv Michael to build Luv Michael Homes, a residential model for autistic adults.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Individualized, Interest-Based Workforce Development
    methodology: individualized_workforce_development
    By tailoring workforce development to the personal interests and strengths of autistic adults, we produce better employment outcomes and long-term independence, because engagement and skill retention are higher when aligned with intrinsic motivation.
  • Interdenominational Faith-Based Community Partnerships
    methodology: faith-based_community_partnership
    By embedding autistic adults within supportive, faith-based community networks, we produce sustained residential independence, because shared spiritual values and long-term relational accountability foster inclusive belonging and mutual support.