1. Directory
  2. Texas
  3. Austin
  4. Red River Merchants Association
EIN 81-0822676

Red River Merchants Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Austin
State
Texas
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
The Red River Merchants Association aims to attract more customers to the red river cultural district, preserve its cultural heritage, and uphold its role as a center for local music, art, food, and nightlife in downtown Austin. The association funds musician payments, event costs, and marketing expenses for annual events like Hot Summer Nights and Free Week in 2022. Over 300 musicians benefit from these funds and more people are encouraged to visit the Red River Cultural District.
Total revenues
$278,131
2023
Total expenses
$287,353
2023
Total assets
$103,470
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Red River Merchants Association

Free Week & Hot Summer Night 2023 - Funds musician payments, events costs and marketing expenses for both annual events including Hot Summer Nights and Free Week. Funds over 300 musicians, and attracts pedestrians to visit the Red River Cultural District bringing opportunities to local businesses. Benefits contractors, staff, and business owners.

Who funds Red River Merchants Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA)Hot Summer Nights Free Event Series.$40,000

Personnel at Red River Merchants Association

NameTitleCompensation
Cody R CowanEmployee$53,333
Christopher MarkleyTreasurer$0
Jon-Erik GarciaVice President$0
Zach TeasdaleSecretary$0
Stephen SternscheinPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Red River Merchants Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$278,131
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$278,131

Form 990s for Red River Merchants Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-19990View PDF
2022-122023-09-07990View PDF
2021-122022-06-21990View PDF
2020-122021-06-23990View PDF
2019-122021-04-23990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA)
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 16601
Austin, TX 78761
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
redriverculturaldistrict.org/ 
Phone
(512) 587-2369
IRS details
EIN
81-0822676
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Red River Merchants Association has new information, or want to find more organizations like Red River Merchants Association?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2025 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy