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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2024 Expires: May 2026

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 offers shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming, and community education, throughout the Twin Cities. Tubman services include a 24/7 crisis and resource helpline; transitional housing and rapid rehousing; legal services including Orders for Protection and attorney representation; parenting education and childcare; youth outreach, mobile case management, and in-school violence prevention education; job readiness and financial education; and public information campaigns to provide community members with the information and support they need to get help or give help. The organization reports that most clients live in Ramsey, Hennepin, and Washington counties.

For the year ended September 30, 2022, Tubman's program expenses were:

Legal services $2,211,746
Counseling and therapy services $1,259,012
Children and youth services $670,596
Workshops and support groups $361,222
Public education services $518,762
Residential and housing services $4,253,897
Total Program Expenses $9,275,235

Chief Executive
Jennifer Polzin, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$183,672

Chair of the Board
Donnie Brown

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Director of Inclusion and Sustainability, Minnesota Realtors

Board Size
25

Paid Staff Size
125

*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation

Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,336,528, 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, 2022.

Source of Funds
Miscellaneous $2,152
Investment income $25,376
Civic and faith organizations $62,839
Special events, net $146,661
Corporate contributions $329,017
United Way contributions $342,800
Foundation contributions $583,449
Individual contributions $668,099
In-kind contributions $828,663
Program service fees $896,589
Great Dreams Campaign revenue $1,375,000
Government contracts and grants $7,294,037
Total Income $12,405,569

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $12,405,569
Total expenses: $11,365,460
  Program expenses $9,275,235
  Fundraising expenses $579,344
  Administrative expenses $1,510,881
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,040,109
Beginning Net Assets $14,055,175
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $15,095,284
Total Liabilities $3,726,355
Total Assets $18,821,639

Note: According to Tubman’s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $828,663, including attorney services ($663,713), silent auction items ($50,286), household goods and clothing ($50,161), services ($50,000), and holiday gift items ($14,503).

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Report completed by:
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