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Jubilee Womens Center

EIN 91-1539920 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JUBILEE WOMEN'S CENTER SUPPORTS WOMEN EXPERIENCING POVERTY TO BUILD STABLE AND FULFILLING FUTURES, ONE EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN AT A TIME. THE CENTER PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TAILORED TO WOMEN FACING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES A FREE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. LED BY THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES THAT WOMEN OF ALL RACES AND CULTURES ARE TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY, JUBILEE PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER WOMEN TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
17
Volunteers
269
Highest pay
$94,301, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (2)
  1. $942,187 spent. JUBILEE WOMEN'S CENTER IS A TWO-YEAR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM LOCATED IN THE CAPITOL HILL NEIGHBORHOOD OF SEATTLE, WA. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD SUPPORT, JOB READINESS ASSISTANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT, COMPUTER ACCESS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND FREE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE. FOUNDED IN 1983 AS A PASSION PROJECT FOR THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE, JUBILEE HAS SERVED WOMEN EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR OVER FORTY YEARS. JUBILEE OFFICIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHURCH IN THE LATE 1990'S AND HAS SINCE OPERATED AS A SECULAR ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN SEATTLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. IN FY24-25, JUBILEE WOMEN'S CENTER PROVIDED HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 48 WOMEN. 61% OF WOMEN EXITING THE PROGRAM IN THAT YEAR MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. GUIDED BY CARE STAFF, EACH JUBILEE HOUSING PARTICIPANT SETS GOALS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING LIFE AREAS: BASIC NEEDS (FOOD AND SAFETY), PHYSICAL HEALTH, TRAUMA/DEPRESSION/MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, LEGAL ISSUES, BENEFITS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL HEALTH, HOUSING, PERSONAL SAFETY NETS AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. PARTICIPANTS MEET REGULARLY FOR CASE MANAGEMENT, WHERE THEY ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, PURSUE EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION, AND MORE. THEY ALSO PERFORM BASIC CO-OP STYLE DUTIES TO CARE FOR THEIR COMMON SPACES, COMMIT TO PAYING A MODERATE ROOM FEE EACH MONTH, AND ATTEND A SERIES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. BY EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH THESE ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS, JUBILEE OFFERS A STABLE, SAFE HAVEN THAT PROVIDES WOMEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES.
  2. $353,600 spent. JUBILEE OFFERS A FREE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE TO ANY LOW-INCOME WOMAN IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE PROVIDES WOMEN WITH SEASONAL, QUALITY DONATED CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS FREE OF CHARGE. JUBILEE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 472 UNIQUE SHOPPERS IN FY24-25. WITH SHOPPERS RECEIVING APPROXIMATELY 1,650 BAGS OF FREE CLOTHING. ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WOMEN ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR HOMELESSNESS WITH VERY LITTLE CLOTHING OF THEIR OWN, THIS SERVICE IS CRITICAL IN MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND OFFERING THEM A DIGNIFIED WAY TO SHOP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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