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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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.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 47 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo 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