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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
84/100 · 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
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: 52%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.52
Program$0.52

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Acupuncturists Without Borders has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $513K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Acupuncturists Without Borders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 542190889. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Acupuncturists Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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 90/100.

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. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Acupuncturists Without Borders holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
52% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SC
Scott M•••••••
Finance Manager

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
'It was beautiful': Acupuncturists help migrants stranded at Mexico border deal with stress - USA Today
Dec 2019
www.usatoday.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
A-to-Z Guide of the World’s “Without Borders” Groups - Matador Network
Nov 2010
matadornetwork.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    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, OR, 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. 52% of expenses go to program services.
Is Acupuncturists Without Borders trustworthy?
Acupuncturists Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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