2018-11-01T07:35:42-07:00 2017-12-31 743216978 NAWROCKI SMITH LLP 290 BROADHOLLOW RD STE 115E MELVILLE NY 117474822 990 2017-01-01 112862256 Retreat Inc RETR 6313294398 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 Loretta K Davis Executive Director 2018-11-01 true DAVID TELLIER P01359581 6317569500 2017 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z 4624236 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 63 186 0 3669048 3902867 53120 77811 11820 14330 411702 173407 4145690 4168415 0 0 2786874 2775794 0 170890 1120675 1318864 3907549 4094658 238141 73757 2873407 2931314 823796 787734 2049611 2143580 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 983655 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. 832522 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. 370910 The Retreats Counseling program sessions are based on empowerment and work through the painful issues related to domestic violence. Childrens counseling utilizes a play therapy approach. Counseling services are offered to all clients that are staying at our shelter as well as the other clients who reside in our catchment area and have contacted the Agency for services. Counseling can last from 3 months to 1 year depending on circumstances. All Counselors at the Retreat are licensed social workers. Counselors provide information on assertiveness, arguing effectively, effects on children, and empowerment. Counseling services do not require documentation of violence incidents but counseling services are to be focused around domestic violence counseling. 1285399 3472486 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 63 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X MariBeth Klucina 6313294398 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 X Ayse Manyas Kenmore Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Shapiro Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Zuhusky Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Tait Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ellie Kurrus Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Nenner Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Francesca Odell Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Stern Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gail Rothwell President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Demato Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joy Bunson Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Bergerson Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen B Latham Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Loretta K Davis Executive Director 35.00 0.00 X 160844 0 10179 160844 10179 1 false true false 0 75655 218042 2712906 896264 237259 3902867 BATTERERS PROGRAM 611710 77811 77811 77811 14330 14330 0 0 0 0 348526 218042 218585 129941 0 241110 237236 3874 3874 OTHER REVENUE 900099 39592 39592 39592 4168415 117403 18204 0 0 0 0 171023 145647 16193 9183 2101670 1789166 198083 114421 0 0 0 503101 386760 91690 24651 0 0 0 0 0 0 306198 225004 70585 10609 7902 6930 472 500 208118 190146 16212 1760 0 0 286377 270194 15690 493 59830 54639 5017 174 0 0 0 0 46436 44399 1296 741 50562 35555 13171 1836 Client Leasing Stipend 148331 148331 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 63507 57327 5376 804 Miscellaneous 51411 42309 9069 33 EQUIPMENT 27889 24804 2708 377 62303 51275 5720 5308 4094658 3472486 451282 170890 629271 455464 0 252554 435631 125578 139081 0 0 0 29826 25952 104740 129347 1885930 533905 1350310 1352025 381128 393814 0 0 0 0 2873407 2931314 199005 183855 51630 51806 573161 552073 823796 787734 X 2049611 2143580 2049611 2143580 2873407 2931314 73757 20212 X X false true X true true true X 3678681 3652395 3827182 3669048 3902867 18730173 0 0 3678681 3652395 3827182 3669048 3902867 18730173 0 18730173 18791 39939 10386 11820 14330 95266 0 10557 4303 9207 17405 39592 81064 18906503 0.99070 0.99310 X 385924 385924 747172 269437 477735 164363 107728 56635 155652 134067 21585 432819 22673 410146 1352025 X 4429738 20213 241110 261323 4168415 4168415 4335768 241110 241110 4094658 4094658 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Retreat has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Periods ending on or after December 31, 2014 remain subject to examination by the applicable taxing authorities.The Retreat is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In addition, the retreat qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170(B)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under section 509(A)(2). Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD $241110 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Cost of Goods Sold $241110 X false All Agst Abuse 323384 145523 177861 110292 Golf 129497 72519 56978 78161 2 109566 109566 29469 562447 218042 344405 217922 217922 126483 X X false false false false false false false false false false Loretta K Davis Executive Director 160844 10179 171023 X 223865 FMV Gift Cards 11486 Children's Toys 1908 2 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, TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 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 home or in dating relationships. Through these programs, children learn at an early age that violence is unacceptable. The Retreat facilitates a Teen Leadership Project that allows students from local high schools to come together and develop their own ways to spread the word on prevention of Domestic Violence. Take Charge is a training program for victims of domestic violence that provides career guidance and financial education workshops. The mission of the program is to help survivors identify and use their strengths, talents and motivation to reach a career track and gain knowledge to manage personal finances. Structured Help Anti-violence Re-Education Program (SHARP) is a program focused around anti-violence re-education for men who have abused. SHARP helps men learn new strategies to deal with relationship issues. This 32 week program actively confronts and works to change the patterns of abuse/battering while encouraging men to remain nonviolent. Participants are either mandated by the court to attent or enroll voluntarily. 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 in collaboration with the LI United Way and This program is funded through US Department of Justices Office of Violence Against Women. The individuals who access these services need assistance in finding housing and accessing housing related education. This program will help clients with housing related costs such as security deposits,6 months rent, and broker fees, utility deposits, and moving expenses, in addition to client education to locate and sustain affordable housing as well as live in a safe environment. 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. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: The Retreat's ancillary prevention services are spread amongst two programs: regional centers for sexual violence prevention (HRI)and Enough is Enough. HRI known as partner in Prevention is collaboration between the retreat and the Suffolk county coalition against domestic violence and is funded through NYS department of health. This initiative focuses on the primary prevention of sexual assault with the high risk of vulnerable populations of youth and young adults involved in (1) the foster care system and substance abuse treatment. Enough is enough is program where its collaborative effort is funded through the NYS Department of Health. Through this initiative, Retreat staff have partnered 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. 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.