named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Launch
Training and employment program providing paid, hands-on job skills development and classroom learning for adults with disabilities, with support for job placement in the community.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Paid employment and job-skills training program for adults with disabilities in a bakery settingProvides meaningful, paid employment and weekly job-skills training to adults with autism and other disabilities in a bakery kitchen environment. Participants earn wages while receiving instruction in baking, safety procedures, cleaning, dress code, and transferable employability skills such as communication, problem-solving, and following directions.
- Workforce placement program for neurodivergent adults with employer partnersOperates "Launch," a training and employment program that prepares neurodivergent individuals for the workforce and places them with employer partners in businesses across Suffolk County, supporting broader workforce inclusion beyond the bakery.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Financial support for continued education of program participantsCovers the cost of continued education for adults with disabilities who are part of the organization’s employment and training programs, enhancing long-term skill development and career readiness.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events to support employment and training programs for adults with disabilitiesHosts recurring community and fundraising events—including "Cocktails with a Cause," the "East End Bake Off," and online auctions—to raise financial support for employment and training initiatives for adults with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$875K
Contributions & grants$705K81%
Program service revenue$171K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$791K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$453K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$358K
Cash$336K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$332K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN HAMILTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $101K |
| SHIRLEY RUCH | FOUNDER& DIR | 40 | $42K |
board members · 9
- JANE MILLARD — VICE PRESIDE
- JO ANN SECOR-SKOLNICK — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIAN CHRISTOPHER BARROWCLIFFE — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN MULLIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZ ILEGNFRITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LONNY SCHWARTZ — TREASURER
- ROBERT STEIN — CHAIR OF THE
- ROSE DIOS — BOARD MEMBER
- ROY COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Cocktails with a Cause Partner — Annual fundraising event supporting South Fork Bakery's mission.
- Dane DuPuis Partner — Provided event photography for the East End Bake Off.
- DonorPerfect Partner — Platform used for ticketing and sponsorship management
- Farm & Forage Market Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Gluten-free Groove Partner — Participated as a contestant and won the Grand Prize in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Hayground School Partner — Hosted South Fork Bakery's operations in its kitchen in Bridgehampton, NY during early stages of development.
- Jerri's Cakery & Confections Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Launch Partner — Collaborates with Launch, SFB's Training and Employment Program, to train and place adults with disabilities with employer partners.
- Launch Program Partner — Program supported by South Fork Bakery that provides skills-based employment training for adults with disabilities.
- Lizzy's Little Bake Shop Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Loaves & Fishes Partner — Participated as a contestant and won the People’s Choice Award in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Montauk Bake Shop Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Rustik Cake Studio Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Sen Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- Veg on Board Partner — Participated as a contestant in the East End Bake Off fundraising event.
- employer partners Partner — Businesses in Suffolk County that collaborate with South Fork Bakery's Launch program to employ neurodivergent individuals.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Integrated Workforce Partnerships 252 orgsmethodology: workforce_integration_through_partnershipsBy partnering with local businesses and using community engagement events, the organization advances workforce inclusion for neurodivergent individuals because public awareness and employer collaboration expand post-training employment opportunities.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →
- Employment-First Model for Adults with Disabilities 252 orgsmethodology: employment-firstBy creating paid employment opportunities within bakery operations combined with skills training and ongoing support, the organization fosters independence, community integration, and workforce transition for adults with disabilities because meaningful work builds confidence, transferable skills, and personal fulfillment.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →
- Person-Centered Supported Employment 252 orgsmethodology: supported-employmentBy combining individualized support with integrated bakery employment, the organization promotes job retention and personal fulfillment for adults with disabilities because tailored approaches honor autonomy and build sustainable workforce participation.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →
- Work-Based Learning with Skills Development 252 orgsmethodology: work-based-learningBy structuring baking and food production activities as vocational training, the organization builds job skills, confidence, and work readiness in neurodivergent adults because hands-on, meaningful tasks provide experiential learning that supports long-term employment pathways.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →