Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2022, Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective generated $174.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $146.1k during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RUDE MECHS IS AN ENSEMBLE-BASED THEATRE COLLECTIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX, COMMITTED TO: CREATING ORIGINAL, LIVE PERFORMANCE FOR THE NEW CANON; SERVING AS CULTURAL AMBASSADORS FOR OUR HOME CITY AND STATE AS WE TOUR NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY; MENTORING EMERGING THEATRE ARTISTS; ARTICULATING THE PRACTICE OF COLLABORATIVE CREATION AND ADVOCATING FOR DEVISED WORK IN THE FIELD; SHARING MATERIAL RESOURCES WITH THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING FREE OR LOW-COST WORK SPACE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES; KEEPING OUR PRODUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS AFFORDABLE; ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE AS COLLABORATORS IN OUR ART-MAKING PROCESS; AND FOSTERING CONFIDENCE AND CREATIVITY IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THEATRE PRODUCTIONS - COVID-19 PROHIBITED OUR PRODUCING LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTIONS. INSTEAD, WE PRESENTED A FULL SEASON OF SMALL-SCALE ARTS EVENTS AND DEVELOPED PRODUCTIONS FOR OUR 2022-2023 SEASON. THE COMPANY CO-PRODUCED 4 PROJECTS WITH EMERGING LOCAL ARTISTS.
COMMUNITY SPACE FOR ARTISTS - THE COMPANY PROVIDED FREE OR LOW-COST WORK SPACES TO ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES IN ITS VENUE CRASHBOX.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Teresa Bayer Immediate Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Minou Arjomand Board Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Bradford Board Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Feferman Member-At-Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Desiree Morales Member-At-Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Pease Board President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $91,475 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,995 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,470 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,241 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $174,711 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $74,708 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,372 |
Payroll taxes | $5,621 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,634 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,994 |
Office expenses | $3,602 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,120 |
Travel | $4,458 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,492 |
All other expenses | $5,062 |
Total functional expenses | $146,063 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,903 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $173,343 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $256,246 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $241,913 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,333 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $256,246 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas Austin, TX PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $20,000 |
Tri-M Foundation Lockhart, TX PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF PERFORMANCES. | $10,000 |
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Dsm Management Group Inc Dallas, TX | $3,614,375 | $1,386,226 |
1894 Inc Galveston, TX | $14,356,181 | $3,638,315 |
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