TUBMAN

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

4432 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-3522

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JENNIFER J POLZIN

Signed the 990

JENNIFER J POLZIN, CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER

Phone

(612) 871-0118

Website

WWW.TUBMAN.ORG

Mission

TUBMAN IS A MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY WITH NEARLY 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDING CRISIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES, FORMED FROM THE MERGER OF CHRYSALIS, A CENTER FOR WOMEN; HARRIET TUBMAN CENTER; FAMILY VIOLENCE NETWORK; AND ELDERCARE RIGHTS ALLIANCE. TUBMAN'S VISION IS THRIVING PEOPLE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE SO THAT EVERY PERSON CAN EXPERIENCE SAFETY, HOPE, AND HEALING. EACH YEAR, TUBMAN SERVES APPROXIMATELY 17,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, GENDERS AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE FACING RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING, HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR OTHER TRAUMA. IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW, TUBMAN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE GREAT DREAMS CAMPAIGN, A THREE-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN TO INVEST IN THE PLACES, PROGRAMS AND PEOPLE THAT MAKE TUBMAN A UNIQUE AND CRITICAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE. THIS ACHIEVEMENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUAL DONORS, CORPOR

Program accomplishments

• RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: TUBMAN OPERATES ONE SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN, LOCATED IN MAPLEWOOD, MN. FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ESCAPING A VIOLENT HOME RECEIVE FOOD AND A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS UNTIL THEY SECURE MORE PERMANENT HOUSING. TUBMAN STAFF, INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS ASSIST RESIDENTS THROUGH MEASURABLE SUPPORT SERVICES TO REACH THEIR GOALS, SUCH AS SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, COUNSELING, ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL AND CAREER INFORMATION, PARENTING SUPPORT AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. ACCESS TO CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, HEALTH CLINIC AND REPARATION CLAIMS INFORMATION ARE ALSO PROVIDED. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...
  Expenses $5,131,409
• LEGAL SERVICES: CRITICAL LEGAL ADVOCACY, REPRESENTATION, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LEGAL ADVOCATES, AS WELL AS STAFF, CONTRACT AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PRIMARILY IN WASHINGTON, RAMSEY AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES OF MINNESOTA. ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES HELP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS OBTAIN LIFE-SAVING PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND ADVOCATES PROVIDE NEEDED SUPPORT TO VICTIMS IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURT PROCEEDINGS. IN SUBURBAN RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT CONDUCTS LETHALITY ASSESSSMENTS AND CONTACTS TUBMAN ADVOCATES AFTER RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC ASSAULT CALLS SO THAT VICTIMS CAN RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...
  Expenses $1,795,549
• COUNSELING & THERAPY SERVICES: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN OUR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC STAFFED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF CLINICAL DISCIPLINES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) AND CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC DBT PROGRAM SERVING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND THE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED VIOLENCE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...
  Expenses $1,321,327 · revenue $632,047
• YOUTH SERVICES: SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, GOAL PLANNING, AGE-SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESPITE CHILD CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK, SCHOOL TRANSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS, FINANCIAL COACHING, HEALTH ACCESS, DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP, CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR THESE AND/OR OTHER REQUESTS. TUBMAN ALSO SERVES YOUTH IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS AND RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM SCHOOLS, COORDINATED ENTRY, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SERVE YOUTH OF ALL GENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10-24 WHO ARE SUVIVORS OF OR AT RISK FOR, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND EXPLOITATION, AND STALKING, INCLUDING YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED. IN OUR INSPIRING YOUTH PROGRAM, YOUTH WORKERS MEET WITH CLIENTS IN HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY LOCATIONS TO ACCESS RESOURCES AND DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED GOAL PLANS TO MEET BASIC NEEDS AND SUPPORT BOTH THEIR SHORT AND LONGER TERM ASPIRATIONS. YOUTH WORKERS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE YOUTH OVERCOME BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH CALLENGES FACED, AND SUPPORT THEM IN MEETING PERSONAL GOALS LIKE IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, PARENTING SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, EDUCATIONAL OR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, RENT SEARCH AND ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ACCESS AND HOME OWNERSHIP RESOURCES, JOB SEARCH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, MANAGING FINANCES, BASIC BANKING, LEGAL RESOURCES, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, CULTURAL AND/OR SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE HOLISTIC LIFE PURSUITS. TUBMAN'S MOVEMENT FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MVP) PROGRAM INCLUDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOUTH LEARN SKILLS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES YOUNG PEOPLE SERVING AS PEER ADVISORS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, AND USING INTERACTIVE MEDIA TO SHAPE AND DELIVER TEEN-GENERATED CONTENT TO FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND FAITH COMMMUNITIES. TUBMAN'S VOICES IN PREVENTION (VIP) PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS TO ASSESS, REFLECT, PREVENT, RESPOND AND TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS DATING VIOLENCE AND OTHER CHALLENGES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL CONDITIONS. TAUGHT BY TUBMAN YOUTH EDUCATORS, THE PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN OVER 23 PUBLIC, ALTERNATIVE, AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, THROUGHOUT SUBURBAN RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, AND THE SURROUNDING METRO AND DAKOTA COUNTY. NORTHSTAR YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER IS LARGELY A VOLUNTEER SUPPORTED DROP-IN CENTER BASED IN THE COMMUNITY AT MAPLEWOOD MALL. THE CENTER PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SAFEY PLANNING AND CONNECTIONS TO A RANGE OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LIKE ACCESS TO COUNSELING, HOUSING, CAREER, LEGAL, HEALTH, RECREATION, SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, COMPUTERS AND WIFI, LAUNDRY, SUPPLIES, FOOD AND CLOTHING, AND CREATIVE ART SPACES. WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED BY TUBMAN STAFF, INTERNS,AND PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN THE COMMUNITY, WITH A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE SEEKING TO MAKE AND SUSTAIN CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS DURING CRISIS, REMAIN SELF-SUFFICIENT DURING TRANSITION, PREVENT FUTURE CRISES AND MAINTAIN STABILITY IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC AND LIFE CHALLENGES. RESOURCE ADVOCACY AND A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SAFETY PLANNING AND CONNECTION TO RESOURCES WITHIN THE AGENCY OR IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES. SUPPORT GROUPS OFFER A FORUM FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR CHALLENGES AND CHANGES IN ORDER TO FIND ENCOURAGEMENT, SHARE COPING STRATEGIES, OBTAIN RESOURCES AND TO STRENGTHEN PERSONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS. JOBS, EDUCATION AND FINANCE SUPPORT THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO SHELTER AND HOUSING CLIENTS, PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN OTHER TUBMAN SERVICES AND THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED REFERRALS. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE STABILITY BY REDUCING BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE FACING CHALLENGES IN THESE AREAS DUE TO THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC AND DATING VIOLENCE, INCLUDING EXPLOITATION. TUBMAN STAFF FOCUS ON PARTNERING WITH PEOPLE SERVED TO DEVELOP GOALS AND COVER TOPICS LIKE BUDGETING, BASIC BANKING, CREDIT AND CREDIT REPAIR, DEBT MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING SAVINGS AND ACCESS TO MAINSTREAM RESOURCES, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES AND CONNECTIONS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES. PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES: TUBMAN'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE THE COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE TUBMAN.ORG; PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AND SERVICES, AND TRAINED TUBMAN AMBASSADORS TO SPEAK TO FAITH, CIVIC AND WORKPLACE GROUPS. TUBMAN IS REGUARLY CALLED UPON TO CONDUCT TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, SENIOR PROGRAMS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. TOPICS INCLUDE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND SAFETY PLANNING, TRAFFICKING, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICE DELIVERY, SPECIALIZED ADDICTION-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIES, PARENTING ISSUES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. TUBMAN PARTNERS WITH POLICY-MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS TO COLLABORATE ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE PEOPLE WHO SEEK SERVICES AT TUBMAN, INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, POVERTY, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, RACIAL DISPARITIES AND MORE. THIS WORK INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, ADVOCACY COALITIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED OFFICIAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TUBMAN ALSO PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, SERVING AS A FIELD PLACEMENT FOR NEARLY 90 STUDENTS PER YEAR FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES. TUBMAN STAFF ALSO SERVE AS ADJUNCT FACULTY, GUEST LECTURERS, AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE ADVISORS.
  Expenses $2,489,122 · grants $28,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

41-1240048

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1974

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Mental health and crisis intervention (F22)

Assets (IRS master file)

$22,236,560

Income (IRS master file)

$16,387,775

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1240048).

Questions about TUBMAN

What is the EIN of TUBMAN?

The employer identification number (EIN) of TUBMAN is 41-1240048.

Is TUBMAN tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.

Are donations to TUBMAN tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does TUBMAN file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of TUBMAN due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did TUBMAN last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of TUBMAN?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JENNIFER J POLZIN.

Who are the officers and directors of TUBMAN?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,731 (JENNIFER J POLZIN, CHIEF EXEC.).

How much revenue does TUBMAN have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,155,471, expenses of $13,570,692 and total assets of $22,236,560 at year end.

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