EARLY ERA COLLECTIVE

EIN: 833185284 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$70,014
Total Expenses
$97,295
Total Assets
$2,825
Net Assets
$2,825
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Stephanie Patrick
Phone
5126561981
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EARLY ERA COLLECTIVE, founded in 2019, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $70K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $97K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

Early Era Collective's mission is to present multiform art featuring diverse perspectives for diverse audiences. In one of our nation's most segregated cities, we aim to bring Austinites together across the physical divide of I-35 with high quality, accessible, inclusive art.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $23,683 Revenue: $5,187

Early Era Collective, an Austin-based nonprofit dance company, presented its newest live show, "Say That!" from February 22-24, 2024 at the Dougherty Arts Center. This high energy show features nine...

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Early Era Collective, an Austin-based nonprofit dance company, presented its newest live show, "Say That!" from February 22-24, 2024 at the Dougherty Arts Center. This high energy show features nine local choreographers, contemporary and street style dancers, and spoken word by S.C. Says. Co-produced by Stephanie Patrick and Daniel Broxton, "Say That!" celebrates hip hop and street culture for Black History Month. This production would not be possible without support from the Artist Access Program, Dougherty Arts Center, the George Washington Carver Museum, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,078 Revenue: $9,878

Early Era Collective's "Rising from the Roots" celebrates U.S. immigrants through filmed interviews and live dance. Produced September 13-15, 2024 at the George Washington Carver Museum, this...

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Early Era Collective's "Rising from the Roots" celebrates U.S. immigrants through filmed interviews and live dance. Produced September 13-15, 2024 at the George Washington Carver Museum, this exhibit-style live production featured interviewees and artists who have immigrated from Lebanon, Palestine, Bangladesh, Belgium, the Philippines, and more. Co-Produced by Chakra Media Company, interviews featured activists, educators, spiritual leaders, and artists working for change in their communities. Live performances from Austin Dance India, A'lante Flamenco, Oro Dance Company, and Alexa Capareda + Lisa del Rosario highlighted Austin's diverse dance community. Across 10 showings, small audiences of up to 25 viewers were guided through the Museum as our production unfolded. This production was sponsored, in part, by the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Artist Access Program. Most grants funding was received in 2023 and expended in 2024 for this production.

Program 3
Expenses: $37,519 Revenue: $42,898

"Rising From the Roots OKC" was selected as one of 14 Cultural Week of Action projects across the nation. Hosted by Americans for the Arts and Race Forward, Cultural Week of Action highlighted...

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"Rising From the Roots OKC" was selected as one of 14 Cultural Week of Action projects across the nation. Hosted by Americans for the Arts and Race Forward, Cultural Week of Action highlighted thought-provoking programs that advanced a multiracial democracy. We were honored to be included in this national event exploring themes of race and democracy. Early Era Collective's "Rising from the Roots" celebrated U.S. immigrants through filmed interviews and live dance. Produced September 28-29, 2024 at the First Americans Museum's Five Moons Theater, this live production featured interviewees and artists who have immigrated from Lebanon, Palestine, Bangladesh, Belgium, the Philippines, and more. Co-Produced by Chakra Media Company, interviews featured activists, educators, spiritual leaders, and artists working for change in their communities. Live performances from Yúmare Mexican Folkloric Dancers, Natasha Abu-Fadel, Capitol Hill High School, and Classen School of Advanced Studies highlighted Oklahoma City's diverse dance community through Mexican folk dance, Modern, and Flamenco.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $57,062
Program Service Revenue $12,952
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $70,014

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $150
Program Expenses $88,230
Other Expenses $97,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $97,295

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $70,014 $62,422 +0.1%
Expenses $97,295 $38,876 +1.5%
Net Income $-27,281 $23,546 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
4
$11,404
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Stephanie Patrick Artistic Director 20
Director Highest
$9,796 $0 $9,796
Lisa del Rosario Board Member 2.00
Director
$1,608 $0 $1,608
Earl McGehee Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Krista Robinson Board Member 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $70,014 $97,295 $2,825 $-27,281
2023 $62,422 $38,876 $30,093 $23,546
2022 $13,270 $11,264 $6,567 $2,006
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