EIN 35-0998627

Indiana Symphony Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
509
State
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Indiana Symphony Society inspires, entertains, educates and challenges through innovative programs and symphonic music performed at the highest artistic level. The largest performing arts organization in the state of Indiana, it presents a year-round schedule of concerts and education programs. Each season it offers a wide repertoire of orchestral music, which is enthusiastically received by audiences in Indianapolis.
Related structure
Indiana Symphony Society is a parent organization to a group of 9 other organizations.
Total revenues
$23,085,928
2023
Total expenses
$25,082,337
2023
Total assets
$12,835,394
2023
Num. employees
509
2023

Program areas at Indiana Symphony Society

The indianapolis Symphony orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in the state of Indiana, performing a year-round schedule of concerts and education programs. Each season, the indianapolis Symphony orchestra presents a wide repertoire of orchestral music, including commissions of new music, both classical and pops. Concerts include programs of classical music, symphonic pops performances, family oriented programs, holiday programs, uncharted, the outdoor summer series and many more. The indianapolis Symphony orchestra is dedicated to leading the field in music education. Symphony musicians and staff create pioneering learning opportunities for participants throughout the state through a variety of projects which impact students and adults in the indianapolis Symphony orchestra's learning community. The metropolitan youth orchestra which is a youth and family development program of the learning community uses the life skills learned in music instruction to engage youth in activities that discourage at-risk behaviors and keep them committed to staying in school. The historic hilbert circle theatre on monument circle in downtown indianapolis is home to the indianapolis Symphony orchestra and is owned by the orangization's foundation. Outside the theatre, the indianapolis Symphony can be heard live in several Indiana communities. As a leading member of the arts community in indianapolis, the indianapolis Symphony orchestra collaborates on a regular basis with other arts companies including dance kaleidoscope, the international violin competition of indianapolis, and the american pianiists association.

Who funds Indiana Symphony Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra FoundationTo Fund Operating Expenses, Rent, Education and Artistic Endeavors.$6,290,436
Lilly EndowmentGeneral Operating Support$1,237,000
Lilly EndowmentFacility Assessment & Strategic Plan$615,290
...and 21 more grants received totalling $9,265,628

Personnel at Indiana Symphony Society

NameTitleCompensation
James M JohnsonChief Executive Officer$255,817
Jennifer JanikVice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer$141,309
Sara GalerVice President of Marketing and Communications Contact
Stephanie Hays-MussoniVice President of Development Contact
Larry BaysingerVice President of Human$101,826
...and 37 more key personnel

Financials for Indiana Symphony Society

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,990,599
Program services$9,057,076
Investment income and dividends$44,627
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-403,679
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-204,055
Net income from gaming activities$1,185
Net income from sales of inventory$405,775
Miscellaneous revenues$194,400
Total revenues$23,085,928

Form 990s for Indiana Symphony Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-07-17990View PDF
2021-082022-06-29990View PDF
2020-082021-06-01990View PDF
2019-082020-12-11990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,237,000 from Lilly Endowment
June 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
32 E Washington St 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
indianapolissymphony.org/ 
Phone
(317) 262-1100
Facebook page
IndySymphony 
Twitter profile
@indy_symphony 
IRS details
EIN
35-0998627
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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