2025-08-12T13:43:33-07:00 2024-12-31 371552383 Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC 5825 Sunset Drive 201 Miami FL 33143 990EZ 2024-01-01 883253204 COLLABOARTIVE INC COLL 3058909627 4726 SW 75 Avenue Miami FL 33155 Jean Font Executive Director 3058909627 2025-08-12 1 1 Steven Henriquez P00889296 3054236399 2025-08-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X collaboartive.org X X 114484 X 49327 64906 0 251 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 114484 8500 0 0 23150 46832 1187 21057 100726 13758 2733 -846 15645 X 3162 7811 0 0 3530 23573 6692 31384 3959 15739 2733 15645 collaboARTive empowers emerging and mid-career artists by providing affordable studio spaces and fostering creative community in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Through our growing network of benefactors and patrons, curated programming, professional development opportunities, and strategic partnerships, we cultivate an independent ecosystem where artists thrive economically and artistically, thereby strengthening our local cultural landscape. CollaboARTive provided affordable studio spaces to emerging and mid-career artists, offering 13 studios at $450/month-significantly below the market rate of $533-creating stable environments for artists to produce their work. Since founding, the organization has served 400+ artists, generating $134,774 in economic impact for Miami-Dade County in 2024 while supporting 4.1-5.2 full-time equivalent jobs and reaching over 3,000 attendees across all programs. The organization offered curated exhibition opportunities, including the Biennial "Quartet in 29 Works," which showcased large-scale works by 29 artists and increased their visibility to collectors, patrons, and the broader public. Weekly "Noche de Arte" events at InterContinental Miami Gallery Lounge invited hundreds of visitors into direct dialogue with local artists, hosting 35 events that reached 1,000+ attendees and generated $47,768 in economic impact with a 3.6x return on investment. These events fostered connections, collaborations, and potential sales while receiving extensive press coverage including Palm Beach Post, WSFL TV, and El Nuevo Herald (948K+ views). Virtual programming, such as the free monthly "Collage & Connect" sessions, created a global platform for creative play and skill sharing, extending collaboARTive's reach to 200+ cities worldwide. Professional development workshops in grant writing, Google Analytics, and business skills enabled multiple artists to advance their careers, achieving gallery representation, solo exhibitions, and award recognition. CollaboARTive served a diverse, multigenerational community including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and international artists from 10+ countries, directly addressing the needs of Miami-Dade County's demographics where 69.1% are Hispanic/Latino and 54% are foreign-born. The organization also provided affordable workshop rentals and Airbnb Experience programming, enabling educators and artists to host accessible, well-supported classes with promotional assistance. Membership programs ranging from $20-$450 offered subsidized space rentals, networking opportunities, and exclusive events, strengthening the organization's financial sustainability and community reach. Collectively, these programs cultivated an independent ecosystem where artists thrive economically and artistically, while enriching the cultural fabric of the region. 49327 49327 49327 Jean Blackwell Font Co-Founder & Executive Director 40 0 0 0 Ignacio Font Board Chair 10 0 Terre Rybovich Board Chair 10 0 Elizabeth Rodriguez Board Member 10 0 Parker Lake Board Member 10 0 Erin Parish Board Member 10 0 Gizelle Ortiz-Velazquez Board Member 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC 5825 Sunset Drive Ste 201 Miami FL 33143 3054236399 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 17475 30718 49327 97520 101 31032 64906 96039 0 0 17576 61750 114233 193559 193559 0 0 17576 61750 114233 193559 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Ignacio Font Co-Founder To cover rent X 1510 1510 0 1 0 1510 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Advertising and Marketing;8961|Liability Insurance;1016|Interest Paid;426|License and Fees;86|Meals and Entertainment;1246|Office Supplies and Software;8718|Travel;370|Parking Tolls and Gas;234^Total;21057^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Opening balance adjustments;-846^Total;-846^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Receivables;23172|Payments to Deposit;401^Total;23573^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;771|Credit Cards;13458|Short term Business Loans;1510^Total;15739^