Magicians Without Borders
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Magicians Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bristol, Vermont, registered in 2006, with $138,842 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 3, Bristol, VT, 05443 EIN 75-3144325 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$139K
▲ 85.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59K
Net assets
$194K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Magicians Without Borders— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · +57% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Magicians Without Borders: 39 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Magicians Without Borders— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Magicians Without Borders: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 3, Bristol, VT, 05443
- City
- Bristol
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Services
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2010) to $139K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
57.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$194K
Net assets
$194K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,842▲85.6% | $59,492▲184% | $193,500▲69.5% | $193,500▲69.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $74,796▼37.7% | $20,941▼62.8% | $114,150▲89.3% | $114,150▼17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $120,092▲39.7% | $56,307▼1.0% | $60,295▲1828% | $138,582▲85.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $85,941▼3.1% | $56,854▼37.5% | -$3,490▲89.3% | $74,789▲66.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $88,686▲22.3% | $90,964▼8.5% | -$32,577▼7.5% | $44,910▼6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $72,523▼36.2% | $99,372▼2.0% | -$30,299▼778% | $48,156▼11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $113,699▲25.3% | $101,440▲29.7% | -$3,450▲78.0% | $54,257▲35.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $90,750▲21.5% | $78,196▼12.6% | -$15,710▲44.4% | $39,985▲43.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $74,709▲30.2% | $89,503▲19.1% | -$28,264▼1998% | $27,913▼38.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $57,398▼39.0% | $75,149▼3.8% | -$1,347▼108% | $45,140▼28.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $94,082▼0.9% | $78,095▲21.7% | $16,404▲3834% | $62,891▲34.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $94,966▲99.9% | $64,170▼16.9% | $417▲101% | $46,904▲191% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $47,505▼44.3% | $77,186▲18.0% | -$30,380▼4246% | $16,106▼64.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $85,360 | $65,403 | -$699 | $45,786 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $272K total
16 grants to Magicians Without Borders totaling $272K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | Trip to ukraine | 2024 | $9,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,475 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $11,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $41,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,375 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,375 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $7,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $15,775 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $5,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,500 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $45,500 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2018 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $20,400 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2017 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Magicians Without Borders a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Magicians Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-3144325, based in Bristol, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Magicians Without Borders's EIN?
- Magicians Without Borders's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-3144325.
- How much revenue does Magicians Without Borders report?
- Magicians Without Borders reported $138,842 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Magicians Without Borders have?
- CharityIndex grades Magicians Without Borders B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Magicians Without Borders (EIN 75-3144325) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.