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Event Financial Report EIN 85-1606510

Brooklyn Lives! Report

A full accounting of revenue, expenses, and disbursements from the Brooklyn Lives! fundraising event — July 17, 2026.

Event date July 17, 2026
Total revenue $5,002.67 USD
Net proceeds $438.29 USD
Campaign Palestine Lives! 2026

Total Revenue

$5,002.67

Total Expenses

($4,564.38)

Net Proceeds

$438.29

Where the money came from

Donations — $1,775.67 Art & print sales — $1,690.00 Ticket sales — $983.00 Merchandise — $335.00 Art sales (program) — $219.00
Revenue by source.

Where the money went

Performer fees — $2,581.50 Gaza artist disbursements — $450.00 Denizens Society — $463.77 Gaza honoraria bonus — $132.50 Books & production — $343.42 Other — $592.69
Expenses by category.

Community impact — disbursements & ongoing projects

Community disbursements.
Gaza artist disbursements — $450.00 Denizens Society (10%) — $463.77 Gaza artist honoraria bonus (10%) — $132.50 Net proceeds — ongoing Palestine Lives! projects — $438.29

Gaza artist disbursements represent 100% of proceeds from artwork donated by two Gaza-based artists receiving honoraria through the Palestine Lives! campaign. The Gaza artist honoraria bonus (10% of donated art & print sales) will be distributed to all honoraria-eligible Gaza contributors, in addition to their honoraria. Net proceeds will continue to support ongoing Palestine Lives! projects and community-driven work through August 31, 2026.

Full line items

Revenue

Donations $1,775.67
Art & print sales (fundraising) $1,690.00
Net ticket sales $983.00
Merchandise sales $335.00
Art & print sales (program) $219.00
Total revenue $5,002.67

Fundraising expenses

Honoraria & other disbursements Includes Gaza artist disbursements ($450.00), 10% Denizens Society disbursement ($463.77), and 10% Gaza artist honoraria bonus ($132.50)
($1,046.27)
Shopify donation processing fees ($32.41)
Total fundraising expenses ($1,078.68)

Program expenses

Performer fees ($2,581.50)
Patterns of Return hardcover copies ($255.12)
Videography ($120.00)
Advertising & marketing ($117.70)
Other event supplies ($113.51)
Meal for volunteers ($104.52)
Supplies for sold art & inventory ($88.30)
Payment processing fees ($16.55)
Total program expenses ($3,397.20)

General operating expenses

Miscellaneous office & supplies ($88.50)
Total general operating expenses ($88.50)
Net proceeds — ongoing Palestine Lives! projects $438.29

Net proceeds will be carried forward to support ongoing Palestine Lives! projects and community-driven work through August 31, 2026.

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Notes on this report

  • ✓ Gaza artist disbursements reflect 100% of proceeds from artwork donated by two Gaza-based artists receiving honoraria through the Palestine Lives! campaign. Individual recipients are not named to protect their privacy and safety.
  • ✓ The 10% Gaza artist honoraria bonus is calculated on donated art & print sales and will be distributed to all honoraria-eligible Gaza contributors, in addition to their honoraria.
  • ✓ The 10% Denizens Society disbursement is calculated on total event revenue, net of direct Gaza-based artist payments, in accordance with our published transparency policy.
  • ✓ All figures are in USD. This report covers the Brooklyn Lives! event only and does not reflect the full Palestine Lives! campaign period (June 1 – August 31, 2026).
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