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 08/2023, Indiana Symphony Society Inc employed 509 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 08/2023, Indiana Symphony Society Inc generated $23.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.1m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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, 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Secretary
$0
Name Not Listed
Chair
$0
Name Not Listed
Treasurer
$0
Name Not Listed
Vice Chair
$0
Name Not Listed
Director
$0
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Opus 3 Artists Llc
Artist Agency
$194,959
Printing Partners Inc
Printing Services
$174,945
Jonas Productions Inc
Audio Services
$119,767
Wme Entertainment Llc
Artist Agency
$108,187
Mid-america Sound Corporation
Audio And Lighting Services
$149,469
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$313,095
Related organizations$6,290,436
Government grants $145,220
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,241,848
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $162,531
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,990,599
Total Program Service Revenue$9,057,076
Investment income $44,627
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$403,679
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$204,055
Net Income from Gaming Activities $1,185
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $405,775
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,085,928

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$74,555,125
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$23,085,928
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$18,464,144
The Louisville Orchestra Inc
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$14,770,476
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$14,755,393
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$18,922,089
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$3,934,068
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$3,792,114
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$3,892,125
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$3,210,456
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc
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$3,374,542
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Inc
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$2,816,228
South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association Inc
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$2,133,538
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Assoc
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$1,780,383
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$2,742,397
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Inc
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$1,564,334
Midwest Young Artists
Highwood, IL
$1,587,915
Rockford Symphony Orchestras Inc
Rockford, IL
$1,042,042
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Park Forest, IL
$931,433
Youth Symphony Association Of Kansas City Inc
Kansas City, MO
$1,063,212
Columbus Pro Musica Inc
Columbus, IN
$941,417
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Inc
Springfield, MO
$971,982
Lexington Philharmonic Society Inc
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$928,496
Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Inc
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$951,988

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