NonprofitsMagic City Woodworks

Employment

Magic City Woodworks

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total revenue

$954K

Total expenses

$1.1M

Net assets

$201K

Grants received

$997K

20 grants

EIN

465389206

Tax year

2024

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

Programs

1 program

In addition to our core apprenticeship program, magic city woodworks dba: manufacture good actively engaged with the broader birmingham community to promote our mission and invest in the lives of young men beyond our shop. Our team participated in various speaking engagements at churches, schools, local organizations, and business groups to share about our work, inspire others with stories of transformation, and build strategic partnerships. We also hosted community events, volunteer days, and open houses to connect supporters with our mission and provide opportunities for involvement. These efforts helped raise awareness, recruit new apprentices, and build relationships that strengthen the sustainability of our program. Staff and apprentices occasionally served together at local outreach efforts, further reinforcing the importance of giving back and being engaged citizens. Through these initiatives, we seek to be a positive presence in the city and to invite others into the life-changing work happening at magic city woodworks dba: manufacture good.

Expenses: $95K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$470K
Program service revenue
Investment income$17K
Other revenue$467K
Total revenue$954K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$777K
Fundraising$27K
Other expenses$354K
Total expenses$1.1M
Total assets$1.1M
Net assets$201K

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

LAWRENCE SHEFFIELD

PRESIDENT (J

Board

$60K

40 hrs/wk

TIM LAWSON

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

$36K

40 hrs/wk

MICHAEL DRUMMOND

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL FLINK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MATTHEW HINSHAW

CHAIRMAN

Board

3 hrs/wk

WADE HONEYCUTT

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DOUGLAS LEE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 20 of 20

FromAmountPurposeYear
$149K
JOBS AND WORKPLACE
2024
$20K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$11K
GENERAL SUPPORT; DAF FUNDED
2024
$10K
2024
$20K
Accelerator
2023
$10K
IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$10K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2021
$100K
TO TEACH YOUNG MEN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
2020
$13K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$10K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$10K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2018

Funded by

$997K from 14 funders · 20 grants · 2018–2024

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$490K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$277K · 2 grants · 2019–2023

Ten Talents Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2020

Arlington Partners Charitable

$20K · 2 grants · 2018–2021

Redf

$20K · 1 grant · 2023

Protective Life Foundation

$13K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN465389206
NTEE codeJ22
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-12
Formed2014
Employees22
Volunteers50
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