2019-09-03T11:30:06-07:00 2018-12-31 743216978 NAWROCKI SMITH LLP 290 BROADHOLLOW RD STE 115E MELVILLE NY 117474822 990 2018-01-01 112862256 Retreat Inc RETR 6313294398 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 Loretta K Davis Executive Director 2019-09-03 true DAVID TELLIER P01359581 6317569500 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 4877612 false false X www.theretreatinc.org X 1987 NY To provide safety, shelter, and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence. 13 13 74 208 0 3902867 4366548 77811 63981 14330 8510 173407 -66073 4168415 4372966 0 0 2775794 2956150 0 182046 1318864 1324818 4094658 4280968 73757 91998 2931314 2940063 789842 722848 2141472 2217215 X Retreat Inc's (The Retreat) mission is to provide safety, shelter and support to victims of domestic abuse and break the cycle of family violence. In executing its mission, the retreat (1) provides shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; (2) operates a 24/7 crisis hotline; (3) provides counseling services; (4) assists victims with legal advocacy needs; (5) educates community members about the issue of domestic and dating violence; (6) goes into schools to develop programs that will help end abusive behavior; and (7) trains personnel in other social service agencies to recognize domestic violence. The retreat continues to provide housing for families emerging from crisis. When clients leave the emergency shelter more often than not, few options exist for them to transition into permanent housing. Currently, families often have to choose between going to a homeless shelter or returning to an abuser. The availability of critical false false 986186 The fatherhood initiative program is a collaborative program to assist low-income, at-risk fathers intended to prevent incidences of family/domestic abuse and overcome challenges that inhibit men from being a responsible father to their children and positive support to their intimate partner/wives. The program targets men who are fathers of at least one minor child, Suffolk County resident and is at least 18 years old. Many of these men are faced with challenges such as unemployment and/or living below poverty level and most are struggling with a) developing or maintaining healthy relationships with their children and intimate partner/wives b) learning how to parent or co-parent effectively and c) being able to support themselves and their families financially. 775503 THE RETREAT operates a 24 hour emergency shelter that provides safe housing, food, clothing, child care, and case management (including medical and housing) for adults and children who have been victims of domestic violence and may be in imminent danger. Our shelter provides housing for a maximum of 18 people. The time frame is for a maximum of 90 days. Sometimes clients can get up to two 45 day extension granted. Services are available to victims who have fled an abusive situation. There is 24 hour staffing at the shelter. Security cameras and a security gate are in place to protect clients. While staying at the shelter, clients have access to counseling, advocacy, educational programs, housing assistance, help in obtaining public assistance and transportation. 472612 THE RETREAT OPERATES A MULTIFACETED EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING THE COMMUNITY VIA WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS BULLYING, CYBER-SAFETY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS WELL AS SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE RETREAT PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND WORKPLACES ON ABUSE RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND BULLYING. A CRITICAL GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO EFFECTIVELY HELP CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS BUILD SELF-ESTEEM WHILE ENABLING THEM TO IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO DEAL WITH PROBLEM SITUATIONS ON THE PLAYGROUND, IN THEIR OWN HOME, OR IN DATING RELATIONSHIPS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, CHILDREN LEARN AT AN EARLY AGE THAT VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE.THE RETREAT FACILITATES THE TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AS A WAY TO BRING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TOGETHER AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN WAYS TO SPREAD THE WORD ON THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE MISSION OF THE PROJECT IS TO PREVENT ABUSE AND PROMOTE RESPECT IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS. THIS PROJECT ALSO HELPS TO SUPPORT THE RETREAT AND EXPAND OUR FOCUS TO INCLUDE THE PREVENTION NOT JUST OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BUT ALSO OF ALL FORMS OF RELATIONSHIP ABUSE, INCLUDING BULLYING , HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE. THE PROJECT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS FROM EAST END SCHOOLS TO WORK TOGETHER WHILE LEARNING ABOUT VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND PROMOTING AWARENESS AND SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY.THE RETREATS TAKE CHARGE PROGRAM PROVIDES CAREER GUIDANCE AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. THROUGH A SERIES OF GUIDED GROUP WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, CLIENTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN PERSONAL FINANCE, GUIDANCE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ULTIMATELY A LIFT IN THEIR OWN PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE. OUR CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM SKILLED VOLUNTEERS AND BANK REPRESENTATIVES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL OPTIONS AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE.THE RETREATS STRUCTURED HELP ANTIVIOLENCE RE-EDUCATION PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.P.), A BATTERERS INTERVENTION PROGRAM, WORKS WITH MEN WHO HAVE ABUSED THEIR INTIMATE PARTNER TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR BEHAVIORS. THIS IS A 32-WEEK PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO CONFRONT THEIR ABUSE AND CHANGE THEIR PATTERNS WITH NEW STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH RELATIONSHIP ISSUES AND PREVENT FURTHER ABUSE. OUR RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION GRANT, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FUNDED THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH INC. BETWEEN THE RETREAT, THE SAFE CENTER LI AND LI AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOCUSES ON THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED THE LI SAFER BARS PROGRAM, EDUCATING STAFF AT ALCOHOL SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A RICH NIGHTLIFE TO NOT ONLY RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF POTENTIAL ABUSE, BUT TO EQUIP STAFF WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO INTERVENE EFFECTIVELY BEFORE THE ABUSE OCCURS. THROUGH OUR SHAPE PROGRAM, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A LOCAL LIBRARY AS A POINT OF RESOURCES FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY STAFF HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THEY CAN PROVIDE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS DISTRICTS.THE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, RETREAT STAFF HAVE COLLABORATED WITH FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR BOTH STAFF AND STUDENTS AROUND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RIGHTS OF ANY VICTIM. 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The implementation of these standards had no impact on the Organizations financial statements. The Organization does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no interest or penalties recorded or included in its financial statements. Returns filed for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2015, are subject to examination by federal and State authorities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD $265879 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Cost of Goods Sold $265879 X false All Agst Abuse 351980 301805 50175 92184 Golf 212758 152308 60450 138466 3 56066 56066 8117 620804 454113 166691 238767 238767 -72076 X X false false false false false false false false false false Loretta K Davis Executive Director 172482 15675 188157 X 291480 fmv Gift Cards 18404 fmv toys 6672 fmv other 18082 fmv 1 false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: THE RETREAT OPERATES A MULTIFACETED EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING THE COMMUNITY VIA WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS BULLYING, CYBER-SAFETY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS WELL AS SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE RETREAT PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND WORKPLACES ON ABUSE RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND BULLYING. A CRITICAL GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO EFFECTIVELY HELP CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS BUILD SELF-ESTEEM WHILE ENABLING THEM TO IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO DEAL WITH PROBLEM SITUATIONS ON THE PLAYGROUND, IN THEIR OWN HOME, OR IN DATING RELATIONSHIPS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, CHILDREN LEARN AT AN EARLY AGE THAT VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE.THE RETREAT FACILITATES THE TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AS A WAY TO BRING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TOGETHER AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN WAYS TO SPREAD THE WORD ON THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE MISSION OF THE PROJECT IS TO PREVENT ABUSE AND PROMOTE RESPECT IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS. THIS PROJECT ALSO HELPS TO SUPPORT THE RETREAT AND EXPAND OUR FOCUS TO INCLUDE THE PREVENTION NOT JUST OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BUT ALSO OF ALL FORMS OF RELATIONSHIP ABUSE, INCLUDING BULLYING , HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE. THE PROJECT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS FROM EAST END SCHOOLS TO WORK TOGETHER WHILE LEARNING ABOUT VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND PROMOTING AWARENESS AND SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY.THE RETREATS TAKE CHARGE PROGRAM PROVIDES CAREER GUIDANCE AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. THROUGH A SERIES OF GUIDED GROUP WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, CLIENTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN PERSONAL FINANCE, GUIDANCE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ULTIMATELY A LIFT IN THEIR OWN PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE. OUR CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM SKILLED VOLUNTEERS AND BANK REPRESENTATIVES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL OPTIONS AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE.THE RETREATS STRUCTURED HELP ANTIVIOLENCE RE-EDUCATION PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.P.), A BATTERERS INTERVENTION PROGRAM, WORKS WITH MEN WHO HAVE ABUSED THEIR INTIMATE PARTNER TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR BEHAVIORS. THIS IS A 32-WEEK PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO CONFRONT THEIR ABUSE AND CHANGE THEIR PATTERNS WITH NEW STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH RELATIONSHIP ISSUES AND PREVENT FURTHER ABUSE. OUR RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION GRANT, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FUNDED THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH INC. BETWEEN THE RETREAT, THE SAFE CENTER LI AND LI AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOCUSES ON THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED THE LI SAFER BARS PROGRAM, EDUCATING STAFF AT ALCOHOL SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A RICH NIGHTLIFE TO NOT ONLY RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF POTENTIAL ABUSE, BUT TO EQUIP STAFF WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO INTERVENE EFFECTIVELY BEFORE THE ABUSE OCCURS. THROUGH OUR SHAPE PROGRAM, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A LOCAL LIBRARY AS A POINT OF RESOURCES FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY STAFF HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THEY CAN PROVIDE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS DISTRICTS.THE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, RETREAT STAFF HAVE COLLABORATED WITH FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR BOTH STAFF AND STUDENTS AROUND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RIGHTS OF ANY VICTIM. PROGRAMS PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ARE GEARED FOR COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS AND COLLEGE STAFF. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Retreats comprehensive 24-hour hotline provides crisis intervention and instant linkages to local and statewide resources. The hotline provides education and referrals to callers and also screens callers for eligibility to our counseling, advocacy and shelter programs. Hotline staff are trained in crisis management and follow procedures to contact the police if necessary. Our hotline receives police reports from precincts on the East End that were logged as domestic abuse. Retreat staff reviews and will work to discreetly reach out to individuals to offer assistance. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Retreat operates a thrift store which is located in Bridgehampton. The store is known as The Retreat Boutique. The thrift shop revenues support the organization's annual operating budget. Donations accepted include gently used clothing, scarves, handbags, shoes, jewelry, furniture and household items to sell to the community. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate in our thrift store programs. Retreat clients are encouraged to visit the store to access and acquire, at no cost, interview clothing, furniture, and household items they need to start a new life that is free from violence. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The Retreats Housing programs provide focused supportive services that foster independent and violence free living. Services include case management, counseling and advocacy services, self-sufficiency/life-skills/job readiness training & mentoring; and temporary, situational child care. Additionally, the Retreat operates a Transitional Housing Program which PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS WITH ACCESSING AND MAINTAINING SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS WITH ECONOMIC AND HOUSING GOALS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, REFERRALS FOR RESOURCES (SUCH AS FURNISHINGS,) AND ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION. THIS FUNDING IS THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN.PLEASE NOTE ALL RETREAT PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF PRO-RATA SHARE OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: The fatherhood initiative program is a collaborative program to assist low-income, at-risk fathers intended to prevent incidences of family/domestic abuse and overcome challenges that inhibit men from being a responsible father to their children and positive support to their intimate partner/wives. The program targets men who are fathers of at least one minor child, Suffolk County resident and is at least 18 years old. Many of these men are faced with challenges such as unemployment and/or living below poverty level and most are struggling with a) developing or maintaining healthy relationships with their children and intimate partner/wives b) learning how to parent or co-parent effectively and c) being able to support themselves and their families financially. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Board of Directors are emailed draft copies of the 990 to review. Upon review, the Board communicates any necessary changes to the preparer before the 990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Retreat requires all board members to read and sign the organization's conflict of interest policy annually. Board members are told that if conflicts arise, it is their responsibility to discuss such conflicts at board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Each fall, the executive committee meets to determine the subsequent year's compensation for the Retreat's top management officials and other key employees. In review and determination of compensation packages, the committee will contact several organizations with a similar scope as the Retreat and prepare an executive compensation analysis. In accordance with best non-profit practices, the Retreat's executive committee shall refrain from including any of the following items in executive compensation packages: first class or charter travel, travel for companions, tax indemnification or gross up payments, discretionary spending accounts, housing allowance or residence for personal usage, payments for business use of personal residence, health or social club initiation fees, or personal services. The Retreat's executive committee shall try to keep all compensation package recommendations within the scope of thier annual analyses and achieve a majority vote. Once Board approval is obtained, the executive committee chairperson will forward compensation information to the CFO who can then incorporate this expense into the operating budget. The executive committee will review this policy annually so that progressive revisions can be incorporated as necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. In addition, the 990 is available at www.guidestar.org and copies of all documents are available at the Retreat's corporate office for review during normal working hours. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process The Retreat has a finance committee which oversees the preparation of the financial statements and 990.