RUDE MECHANICALS-A THEATRE COLLECTIVE

EIN: 742885150 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$306,516
Total Expenses
$233,006
Total Assets
$274,776
Net Assets
$274,776
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Tammy Whitehead
Phone
5124767833
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

RUDE MECHANICALS-A THEATRE COLLECTIVE, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $307K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 111% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $74K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $183,210
Program Service Revenue $123,306
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $306,516

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $63,752
Fundraising Expenses $440
Program Expenses $148,629
Other Expenses $169,254
TOTAL EXPENSES $233,006

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $306,516 $145,390 +1.1%
Expenses $233,006 $159,116 +0.5%
Net Income $73,510 $-13,726 -6.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Minou Arjomand Member-at-large 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Bradford Board Treasurer 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosalind Faires Member-at-large 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Pease Board President 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Jones-Dillworth Secretary 2
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 $306,516 $233,006 $274,776 $73,510
2024 $145,390 $159,116 $203,200 $-13,726
2023 $91,794 $130,276 $217,634 $-38,482
2022 $174,711 $146,063 $256,246 $28,648
2021 $214,032 $205,582 $236,002 $8,450
2020 $212,775 $268,604 $186,398 $-55,829
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