Tubman
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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
- Income
- $16.2 million
- Spending
- $13.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 60%
- Employees
- 155
- Volunteers
- 581
- Highest pay
- $218,327, chief exec.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2524 of 25 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (6)
- $5.1 million spent. 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...
- $1.8 million spent. 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...
- $1.3 million spent. 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...
- $2.5 million spent. 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 COMMIT
- LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT (CONTINUED) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES: TUBMAN HELPS FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND SINGLE ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE TO FIND AND SUSTAIN HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY. TUBMAN USES A RAPID REHOUSING MODEL AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING RENTAL SUBSIDY, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AS NEEDED. STAFF, INTERNS, AND VOLUNTEERS ASSIST CLIENTS IN FINDING PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR CRITICAL APPOINTMENTS AND JOB INTERVIEWS AND HELP ADDRESS LONG-TERM NEEDS. THE TEAM HELPS CLIENTS DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION, CAREER AND FINANCIAL GOALS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT RELATED TO RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PARENTING ISSUES, FAMILY COMMUNICATION, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING, HAVE ACCESS TO ONSITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING THROUGH THE SAFE JOURNEYS PROGRAM, LOCATED AT HARRIET TUBMAN CENTER EAST IN MAPLEWOOD, MN, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED SITES. A FULL ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES IS PROVIDED TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, CAREER, FINANCIAL, AND LONG-TERM GOALS. LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT (CONTINUED) ATTORNEYS, ASSISTED BY LAW STUDENTS AND PARALEGAL INTERNS, PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND INFORMATION PRIMARILY IN FAMILY LAW MATTERS. TUBMAN'S SAFETY PROGRAM PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW- INCOME VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING WHO ARE SEEKING ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDERS IN HENNEPIN, WASHINGTON, AND RAMSEY COUNTIES. TUBMAN PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING: THE AURORA CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DATING VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND THE IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA AND ESPERANZA UNITED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE. LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT (CONTINUED) IN ADDITION, TUBMAN OFFERS A MEDICATION CLINIC FOR PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN OUR ADDICTION-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS OUTSIDE REFERRALS. DROP-IN MIXED ISSUES THERAPY GROUPS AND PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL AND CHEMICAL HEALTH ISSUES. OTHER THERAPY GROUPS FOCUS ON TRAUMA, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARENTING, CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, AND THE USE OF EXPRESSIVE ART TO PROCESS EMOTIONS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. TUBMAN'S CLINICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE OF ALL GENDER IDENTITIES, AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS. THE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAN PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT FOR SELF-REFERRED AND COURT-ORDERED DOMESTIC ABUSE OFFENDERS OF ALL GENDERS. TUBMAN'S RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE COUNSELING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE HOLD THEMSELVES ACCOUNTABLE TO END THEIR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE A 21-WEEK GROUP CURRICULUM LED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL THERAPIST AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, IF DESIRED. COUPLES COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE WHEN REQUESTED BY BOTH PARTIES, AFTER INDIVIUAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND WITH ONGOING SAFETY ASSESSMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CASE MANAGEMENT AND STATE LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (FORMERLY RULE 25) ASSESSMENTS ARE OFFERED. CRISIS COUNSELING AND SHORT-TERM THERAPY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONSITE FOR SHELTER RESIDENTS.
- 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 COMMIT
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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