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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2026 Expires: May 2028

Tubman

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(612) 825-3333
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55407
https://tubman.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Stated Purpose:
"to advance opportunities for change so that every person can experience safety, hope, and healing."

Year, State Incorporated:
1974, MN

Tubman reports that it provides residential, legal, counseling services, workshops, and support groups to families and individuals across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The organization aims to help those in crisis situations and also support clients through long-term healing processes to overcome barriers. Tubman states that it operates one shelter for up to 90 domestic violence victims and their families, assisting residents with housing resources, counseling, financial information, parenting support, and protective legal services. The organization also operates a 24/7 crisis and resources helpline, youth outreach, mobile case management, and job readiness training. In 2025, Tubman reports that it provided 67,871 services to 16,524 individuals.

For the year ended September 30, 2025, Tubman's program expenses were:

Residential and housing services $5,131,409
Legal services $2,292,736
Youth services $1,471,425
Counseling and therapy services $1,321,327
Public education services $592,136
Workshops and support services $425,561
Total Program Expenses $11,234,594

Chief Executive
Jennifer J. Polzin, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$218,305

Chair of the Board
Jeffrey Justman

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Partner, Faegre Drinker

Board Size
23

Paid Staff Size
103

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $15,622,053, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Tubman's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Government contracts and grants $9,734,794
Great Dreams campaign, net $3,190,662
Contributions $1,696,523
In-kind contributions $649,487
Program service fees $632,047
Special events, net $176,192
United Way $174,395
Investment income, net $147,756
Miscellaneous income $6,471
Total Income $16,408,327

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $16,408,327
Total expenses: $13,823,548
  Program expenses $11,234,594
  Fundraising expenses $777,495
  Administrative expenses $1,811,459
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,584,779
Beginning Net Assets $16,007,471
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $18,592,250
Total Liabilities $3,644,310
Total Assets $22,236,560

Note: According to Tubman's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025, the organization received $649,487 in contributed goods and services inlcuding legal services ($497,187), auction items ($55,997), services ($35,000), household goods and clothing ($33,147), and holiday gift program items ($28,156).

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Report completed by:
BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota