MAGIC CITY WOODWORKS

EIN: 465389206 501(c)(3) Employment

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$800,517
Total Expenses
$865,885
Total Assets
$918,691
Net Assets
$135,577
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
TIM LAWSON
Phone
2052811222
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MAGIC CITY WOODWORKS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $944K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $304K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

MAGIC CITY WOODWORKS DBA: MANUFACTURE GOOD IS A NONPROFIT APPRENTICESHIP MINISTRY THAT TRAINS AND MENTORS YOUNG MEN IN BIRMINGHAM THROUGH A PAID, HANDS-ON PROGRAM FOCUSED ON JOB SKILLS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. OVER A THREE-MONTH PERIOD, APPRENTICES GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE IN CUSTOM FURNITURE AND FIREWOOD MAKING WHILE PARTICIPATING IN LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. MAGIC CITY WOODWORKS DBA: MANUFACTURE GOOD'S WOODWORKING AND FIREWOOD-MAKING OPERATIONS ARE THE NECESSARY MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO YOUNG MEN. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP MEN WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN WORK AND IN LIFE. EVEN AFTER GRADUATION, WE HELP APPRENTICES SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM THROUGH LONG-TERM MENTORSHIP AND CONNECTION. AT MAGIC CITY WOODWORKS DBA: MANUFACTURE GOOD, WE BELIEVE THAT WORK IS A TRAINING GROUND FOR OUR HEARTS. DURING OUR SIX-MONTH PAID APPRENTICESHIP EXPERIEN

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $560,216
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-143
Other Revenue $240,444
TOTAL REVENUE $800,517

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $521,497
Fundraising Expenses $6,695
Program Expenses $774,893
Other Expenses $344,388
TOTAL EXPENSES $865,885

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $800,517 $953,904 -0.2%
Expenses $865,885 $1,131,096 -0.2%
Net Income $-65,368 $-177,192 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
34
Volunteers
115

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$57,731
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIM LAWSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$57,731 $0 $57,731
MICHAEL DRUMMOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW HINSHAW CHAIRMAN 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WADE HONEYCUTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH PARRISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $800,517 $865,885 $918,691 $-65,368
2024 $953,904 $1,131,096 $1,074,544 $-177,192
2023 $1,514,793 $1,725,336 $1,190,071 $-210,543
2022 $1,034,133 $1,344,816 $910,324 $-310,683
2021 $1,493,742 $1,090,761 $986,800 $402,981
2020 $787,855 $803,307 $701,372 $-15,452
2019 $943,968 $639,616 $545,515 $304,352
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