Retreat Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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
- Income
- $6.7 million
- Spending
- $6.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 68%
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 58
- Highest pay
- $209,443, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (8)
- $1.2 million spent. 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.
- $1.0 million spent. 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).
- $981,011 spent. 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.
- $682,502 spent. 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.
- $565,720 spent. 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.
- $374,938 spent. 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.
- $237,682 spent. 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.
- $95,789 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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