Indiana Symphony Society Inc

Organization Overview

Indiana Symphony Society Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Indiana Symphony Society Inc employed 347 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Indiana Symphony Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, Indiana Symphony Society Inc generated $26.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND CHALLENGE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SYMPHONIC MUSIC PERFORMED AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC LEVEL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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, HAPPY HOUR AT THE SYMPHONY, 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 DANCCE KALEIDOSCOPE, THE INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION OF INDIANAPOLIS, AND THE AMERICAN PIANIISTS ASSOCIATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Krzysztof Urbanski
Music Director & Classical Conductor
$217,615
James M Johnson
CEO
$199,290
Jack Everly
Pops Conductor
$151,806
Casey Chell
VP Of Development
$108,062
Beth Outland
VP Of Community Engagement
$101,431
Greg Loewen
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Elsewhen Technology
Information Technology
$122,194
Printing Partners
Printing
$122,956
Barnes & Thornburg
Legal
$203,102
Tessitura Network Inc
Software Licensing/consulting
$104,701
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$91,658
Related organizations$5,737,047
Government grants $10,463,722
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,061,754
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $715,005
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,354,181
Total Program Service Revenue$2,536,299
Investment income $64
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$246,039
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$68,327
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$39,746
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $28
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,550,940

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Indiana Symphony Society Inc has recieved totaling $2,541,643.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,237,000
Eli Lilly And Company Foundation

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: BUILDING DIVERSE AUDIENCES 2021-2024

$600,000
Eli Lilly And Company Foundation

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: BUILDING DIVERSE AUDIENCES 2021-2024

$300,000
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Charitable contribution

$147,343
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$95,025
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation Inc

Carmel, IN

PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT

$42,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$37,571,663
Earnings$3,743,298
Net Contributions$55,997
Ending Balance$41,370,958

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