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LONG ISLAND METRO RETROUVAILLE INC
WEST ISLIP, NY · EIN 200496580 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X22 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · helpourmarriage.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$55K
employees
—
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST MARRIAGES IN DISTRESS

profile · synthesized from sources

Retrouvaille is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven marriage support program that helps couples in distress rebuild communication and restore their relationships. The organization offers a structured three-phase program—beginning with a weekend retreat, followed by post-weekend sessions and ongoing monthly support—led by volunteer couples who have experienced marital challenges themselves. Rooted in Christian values but open to all, it operates internationally and emphasizes peer support over professional counseling.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    RETREAT EXPENSES FOR DISTRESSED MARRIAGES AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

C.O.R.E. (Continuing Our Retrouvaille Experience)
Monthly small-group support meetings for couples who have completed the program, providing ongoing encouragement and reinforcement of communication practices
Post-Weekend Sessions
Series of 6–12 weekly follow-up sessions that deepen skills in communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection, building on tools introduced during the weekend
Retrouvaille Weekend Experience
Intensive three-day retreat for couples led by volunteer presenter couples and a clergy member, focusing on rebuilding communication through shared personal stories and structured reflection; includes meals and lodging
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 1 activity
    • Hosts marriage recovery retreats and three-phase programs
      Provides a structured 3-phase marriage recovery program consisting of an intensive weekend retreat, followed by 6 to 12 weeks of post-weekend follow-up sessions, and ongoing monthly C.O.R.E. (Continuing Our Retrouvaille Experience) support groups for couples seeking to improve or heal their relationships. The program is delivered in Huntington, NY, and facilitated by trained volunteer couples and a clergy member.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducts participant outcome research
      Conducted a five-year survey of 5,236 program participants, which found that 76% of couples remained married to the same spouse after five years and 95% would recommend the program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$51K95%
Investment income$8702%
Other revenue$840
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash$21K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$55K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ANTOINETTE MASON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Father Mike Suhy Partner — Retrouvaille Priest involved in the ministry's programs.
  • Father Oscar Ramirez Partner — Retrouvaille Priest involved in the ministry's programs.
  • Marriage Encounter Partner — Retrouvaille was developed by couples from the Marriage Encounter program to address more difficult marital challenges.
  • Pastor Jim and Suzi Josselyn Partner — Retrouvaille Pastor Couple involved in the ministry's programs.
  • Priest Partner — Collaborates with a priest to deliver marital healing and support through shared personal stories and spiritual guidance.
  • Retrouvaille Network — LONG ISLAND METRO RETROUVAILLE INC is part of the broader Retrouvaille network, delivering its structured three-phase program locally.
  • Retrouvaille International Network — Part of an international network conducting research and coordinating program delivery.
  • Retrouvaille International Network — Part of the Retrouvaille International network offering the three-phase marriage program.
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.

  • Confidential, Couple-Centered Communication Framework
    methodology: confidential_couple_centered
    By prioritizing private, facilitator-guided spousal interaction over group disclosure, the organization strengthens marital safety and autonomy, because preserving confidentiality reduces defensiveness and increases vulnerability, leading to deeper emotional reconnection.
  • Faith-Based but Inclusive Engagement Model
    methodology: inclusive_faith_based
    By grounding programs in a Christian, Catholic-originated tradition while allowing selective participation in spiritual content, the organization increases accessibility and personal relevance, because it respects diverse belief systems while maintaining a values-centered framework for healing.
  • Peer-Led Lived-Experience Model
    methodology: peer_led_healing
    By using trained volunteer couples with lived experience of marital recovery, the organization fosters relatable, hope-driven engagement, because shared personal stories build emotional resonance and credibility more effectively than professional-led clinical models.
  • Structured Three-Phase Transformation Model
    methodology: three_phase_program
    By guiding couples through a time-bound, phased process—retreat, follow-up, and root-cause exploration—the organization supports lasting change, because sequential exposure to emotional tools, community support, and deeper self-reflection enables sustainable marital transformation.