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 …
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcupuncturists 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.
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ACUPUNCTURISTS WITHOUT BORDERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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