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Acupuncturists Without Borders

We provide immediate disaster relief and recovery to communities that are in crisis resulting from disaster or human conflict. Unresolved trauma can have repercussions for decades. We train …

Human Services Portland, OR EIN 542190889 · IRS Reg 54-2190889 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Acupuncturists Without Borders

Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides disaster relief, recovery and support for building resiliency - to communities affected by disasters, human conflict, environmental devastation, poverty and social injustice. Unresolved trauma affects not only the health of individuals, but the well-being of families, communities and entire nations. Trauma often has repercussions for generations, preventing cooperation, co-existence and peace among the world's people.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
M20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
7 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

We provide immediate disaster relief and recovery to communities that are in crisis resulting from disaster or human conflict. Unresolved trauma can have repercussions for decades. We train and support volunteer acupuncturists to provide treatment to interrupt this cycle of pain and relieve suffering.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE M20
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (7)
Greece Haiti Israel Mexico Nepal Palestine United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.9% of total expenses ($53,000 of $334,005).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Acupuncturists Without Borders is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 542190889. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $513K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Acupuncturists Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Acupuncturists Without Borders is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Acupuncturists Without Borders has $513K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Acupuncturists Without Borders is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $513K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Acupuncturists Without Borders. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Acupuncturists Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides disaster relief, recovery and support for building resiliency - to communities affected by disasters, human conflict, environmental devastation, poverty and social injustice. Unresolved trauma affects not only the health of individuals, but the well-being of families, communities and entire nations. Trauma often has repercussions for generations, preventing cooperation, co-existence and peace among the world's people. Acupuncturists Without Borders is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Acupuncturists Without Borders's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $513K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Acupuncturists Without Borders are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Acupuncturists Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 542190889, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

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Leadership

SC
Scott McGregor
Finance Manager

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

BE
Beth N•••••
Vice President
CA
Carla C••••••
Executive Director
CA
Carla C•••••• D••• L••
Acting Executive Director
CH
Christine C•••••
Exec Dir
IN
India B••••••
member
KA
Karen A••••
co President
LA
Larua W•••
Member
LA
Laura W•••
Member
NA
Nam T•• T•••
Member
NA
Natalie F••••
co President
NI
Nipin G••••••••••
Executive Director
RA
Ramon S••••••
Member
SC
Scott M•••••••
Finance Manager
SU
Sue P••••••
Member
TR
Tran N••••••
Secretary
VE
Verena S••••
President
WA
Walter B•••••
member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2018
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$0.5M revenue
FY2017
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Acupuncturists Without Borders This page 80 $513,288 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Acupuncturists Without Borders

What is Acupuncturists Without Borders?
Acupuncturists Without Borders is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides disaster relief, recovery and support for building resiliency - to communities affected by disasters, human conflict, environmental devastation, poverty and social injustice. Unresolved trauma affects not only the health of individuals, but the well-being of families, communities and entire nations. Trauma often has repercussions for generations, preventing cooperation, co-existence and peace among the world's people.
When was Acupuncturists Without Borders founded?
Acupuncturists Without Borders was founded in 2005.
Who leads Acupuncturists Without Borders?
Scott McGregor serves as Finance Manager.
Where is Acupuncturists Without Borders located?
Headquartered in Portland, United States. The charity operates in 7 countries.
What is Acupuncturists Without Borders's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Acupuncturists Without Borders trustworthy?
Acupuncturists Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Acupuncturists Without Borders's registration number?
IRS EIN: 542190889. Registration: 54-2190889 (United States).
What is Acupuncturists Without Borders's website?
http://www.acuwithoutborders.org