2025-10-30T13:53:27-07:00 2024-12-31 743216978 Nawrocki Smith LLP 100 Motor Parkway Suite 580 Hauppauge NY 11788 990 2024-01-01 112862256 Retreat Inc RETR 6313294398 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 Cate Carbonaro Executive Director 2025-10-30 true true DAVID TELLIER P01359581 6317569500 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Cate Carbonaro 7354317 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. 14 14 94 58 0 5156014 5796795 0 -56633 39527 814019 840712 5913400 6677034 0 0 4296325 4599096 0 190202 1516550 1819858 5812875 6418954 100525 258080 4983189 5172428 1160645 1010044 3822544 4162384 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, Human Trafficing, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; (2) operates a 24/7 crisis hotline; (3) provides counseling services; (4) assists victims with Attorney services and court advocates; (5) educates community members, employers and employees on intimate partner violence, anti-harrassment, correct laws and their role in ending the cycle of 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, f false false 1214189 Counseling services are offered to both adults and children at our shelter and non-shelter locations in East Hampton, Riverhead and Hauppauge. Virtual sessions are offered based on client preference and safety. All counselors are licensed professionals. While most participants request individual sessions, group sessions are also offered to Retreat clients and provides a space for peer and social support as well as ongoing psycho-education. Counseling goals involve helping clients take control of their lives and make positive changes without guilt. Counseling provides a setting for healing, and group counseling combines education about abuse with mutual support. Supportive counseling sessions are offered as well as trauma-informed, evidence-based Counseling, especially to children who have witnessed and/or experienced abuse. If parents/caregivers do not enroll in services while their child is enrolled, they are still eligible for supportive services to help strengthen the caregiver-child relationship. Clients receive information on safety planning, healthy relationships, parenting, the effect of violence on children, planning a healthy future and empowerment. Counseling services are available in both English and Spanish. 1020777 The Long Island Fatherhood Initiative (LIFI) is a program designed to address the needs of community fathers 18 years and older (most low-income, many with a history of involvement in the criminal justice system) on Long Island, NY. LIFI proactively engages these fathers in a cohort-based fatherhood and healthy relationship education workshops, case management, and economic stability interventions, including a series of catalytic skill-building group and individual activities-each designed to leverage these fathers' respective strengths.LIFI program provide services that include: (1) identification of and outreach to community fathers; (2) comprehensive intake and assessment; (3) case management services; (4) skill building in fathering/parenting; (5) skill building in healthy marriages/relationships; (6) job-readiness coaching and economic stability services; (7) linkages to critical services, such as housing, mental health and substance use treatment; (8) domestic violence prevention education; and (9) participation supports (e.g., transportation, employment-related clothes/tools). 981011 An emergency shelter, staffed around the clock for access at all times, that provides safe housing, food, clothing, and case management for up to 18 victims of domestic violence and their children. The shelter residents have access to counseling, advocacy, life skill classes, financial empowerment training, computers and other supportive services during their stay.Security cameras monitor the gated shelter. We have bi-lingual staff and the shelter is accessible to individuals with disabilities. 682502 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, HARRASSMENT 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 COUNCIL 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.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. 565720 The Retreats Legal Advocacy program has TRAINED LEGAL ADVOCATES ACCOMPANY VICTIMS TO COURT AND ASSIST IN THE IMPORTANT PROCESSES OF OBTAINING ORDERS OF PROTECTION, CHILD CUSTODY ORDERS, LEGAL SEPARATION/DIVORCE, SPOUSAL AND CHILD SUPPORT, IMMIGRATION MATTERS, BENEFITS COMPENSATION, HOUSING AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE SHELTER, IN EAST HAMPTON AND THE RIVERHEAD OFFICE WHICH IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE FAMILY COURT COMPLEX. ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.ATTORNEY SERVICES IN 2018, THE RETREAT RECEIVED FUNDING FOR AN ON-STAFF ATTORNEY. THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS IN NEED OF COURT REPRESENTATION OR INFORMATION ON COMPLICATED COURT MATTERS. OUR ATTORNEY CAN ALSO ASSIST LEGAL ADVOCATES IN DETERMINING THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR CLIENTS IN NEED OF PROTECTIONS AND RESTITUTION. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED AT OUR RIVERHEAD OFFICE, BUT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO OUR SHELTER CLIENTS AND IN OUR EAST HAMPTON OFFICE. 374938 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. 237682 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. 95789 The Retreats comprehensive 24-hour hotline and online chat 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. 1956631 5172608 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 94 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X Carlina Jarmel 6313294398 13 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton NY 11937 X Loretta K Davis Executive Director 35.00 0.00 204529 0 4914 Julia Smith Sr. Dir of Finance 35.00 0.00 147110 0 5707 MariBeth Klucina Dir. of Finance 35.00 0.00 105012 0 8980 Ani Antresyean Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maria Crocitto Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristen Erickson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Markie Hancock Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ayse Manyas Kenmore Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anne Kothari Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Irma Negron Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nikki Shomer Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Turner Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Francesca L Odell Co-President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Claudia Pilato Co-President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ellie Kurrus Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Goldstein Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryland Hilbert Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 456651 19601 3 false true false 0 21237 4525386 1250172 482831 5796795 0 36736 36736 0 0 0 58317 55526 2791 2791 2791 979726 140681 839045 0 481076 481076 0 OTHER REVENUE 900099 1667 1667 1667 6677034 1667 39527 0 0 0 0 209443 172373 29803 7267 0 3624198 2982740 515707 125751 0 460865 357021 96871 6973 304590 235958 64023 4609 0 0 25000 25000 0 0 0 584038 376317 182163 25558 8161 7161 1000 144194 129362 12445 2387 0 0 312872 285011 27294 567 71265 67103 3765 397 0 0 0 0 57014 50187 5046 1781 89871 69227 18149 2495 Client Leasing Stipend 205740 205740 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 111438 91958 18524 956 MISCELLANEOUS 63334 29887 26318 7129 COMMUNICATIONS 61122 52621 7700 801 85809 59942 22336 3531 6418954 5172608 1056144 190202 750801 635139 0 819207 1329663 165315 131567 0 0 0 55323 57078 147294 143032 2102219 954683 1204550 1147536 1428797 1548909 0 0 0 411902 179504 4983189 5172428 277221 181956 58559 263233 412963 385351 411902 179504 1160645 1010044 X 3822544 4162384 3822544 4162384 4983189 5172428 258080 81760 X X false true X true true true X 4776121 5896290 4712280 5156014 5796795 26337500 0 0 4776121 5896290 4712280 5156014 5796795 26337500 0 26337500 34249 14341 150 36943 36736 122419 0 942 704 695 11384 1667 15392 26475311 0.99480 0.99360 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 385924 385924 747172 388127 359045 697693 318520 379173 239756 225362 14394 31674 22674 9000 1147536 lease payable 179504 179504 X 7239870 81760 481076 562836 6677034 6677034 6900030 481076 481076 6418954 6418954 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Retreat has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. Periods ending December 31, 2021 and subsequent remain subject to examination by the applicable taxing authorities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Cost of Good Sold $481076 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Cost of Goods Sold $481076 X false Art Agst Abuse 717548 717548 86469 golf 141242 141242 50580 2 120936 120936 3632 979726 979726 140681 140681 839045 X X false false false false false false false false false Julia Smith Sr. Dir of Finance 147110 5707 152817 Loretta K Davis Executive Director 204529 4914 209443 X 482831 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 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, Section B, Line 12c 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, Section B, Line 15a 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, Section C, Line 19 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 2c The Retreat has a finance committee which oversees the preparation of the financial statements and 990.