Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective
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 …
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Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a arts culture organization based in AUSTIN, United States. Annual revenue: $175K. EIN: 742885150.
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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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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 742885150. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $307K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742885150. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective has $307K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $307K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a arts culture organization based in AUSTIN, United States. Annual revenue: $175K. EIN: 742885150. Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $307K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742885150, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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RUDE MECHANICALS-A THEATRE COLLECTIVE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 30 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1998
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective
- What is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective?
- Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective is a arts culture organization based in AUSTIN, United States. Annual revenue: $175K. EIN: 742885150.
- When was Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective founded?
- Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective?
- Tammy Whitehead serves as Tax preparer.
- Where is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective trustworthy?
- Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742885150.
- What is Rude Mechanicals-A Theatre Collective's website?
- https://rudemechs.com