Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN EIN: 35-1812636

THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ISO FOUNDATION") WAS FORMED IN SEPTEMBER 1990 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE INDIANA SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC. (THE "SOCIETY"), AN INDIANA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT OPERATES THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. IT IS THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE SOCIETY TO TRANSFER CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED, OTHER THAN ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS, TO THE ISO FOUNDATION UNLESS A DONOR SPECIFICALLY REQUIRES THE CONTRIBUTION TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE SOCIETY. ALL FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ARE RECORDED AND REPORTED IN THE SOCIETY'S ACCOUNTS.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$121.1M

+5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.7M

+5.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6.7M

+5.8% YoY

About Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6.7M. Net investment income was $4.7M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Indianapolis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$6M$9M$12M201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$121,112,166$114,922,418$117,619,288
Revenue$8,910,190$7,393,933$9,602,897
Expenses$8,504,642$7,777,735$8,157,454
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$4,709,318$5,379,874$8,142,825
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2 grants20191 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Indiana Symphony Society…$6.7M

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M5$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Indiana Symphony Society Inc ($6,653,048).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana Symphony Society Inc Indianapolis, INTo fund operating expenses, rent, education and artistic endeavors.$6,653,048

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JILL MARGETTSTREASURER2
JOHN R THORNBURGHCHAIR2
ROBERT D RAMSEYSECRETARY2
MARK MUTZDIRECTOR2
MARTHA LAMKINDIRECTOR2
SCOTT DAVISDIRECTOR2
SUSAN RIDLENDIRECTOR2
TOM GREINDIRECTOR2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc?

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. It holds $121.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc holds $121.1M in total assets with $8.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6.7M in 2024.

Where does Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc operate?

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.

What size grants does Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $6.7M — an average of about $6.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN?

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1812636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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