The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association volunteers enthusiastically support and promote the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and its musicians through fundraising, educational programs, and audience development.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association at a glance
In short: The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,950
- -55.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,950
- -55.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,950
- Total assets
- $105,929
- +41.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana Symphony Society Inc ($101K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2021) to $226K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Symphony Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | To support the exempt purpose of the Indiana Symphony Society, Inc. | $100,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,929 | $176,461 | $145,316 | $100,950 | 1 | $57 |
| 2024 | $74,784 | $226,266 | $258,209 | $226,450 | 1 | $135 |
| 2023 | $106,727 | $221,137 | $183,226 | $160,954 | 1 | $100 |
| 2022 | $68,816 | $183,949 | $186,233 | $159,818 | 1 | $10 |
| 2021 | $71,100 | $82,667 | $84,399 | $73,208 | 1 | $5 |
| 2020 | $72,832 | $133,195 | $138,481 | $107,029 | 1 | $11 |
About The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association
Based on IRS filings
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $101K. Net investment income was $57.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association is led by Joanna Weiler, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 44 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanna Weiler
President
Chair → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rohrabaugh-Mote
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Sanning
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Anthony
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Martin
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Stegemoller
Parliamentarian & Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Parliamentarian & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Beckett
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judi Taflinger
Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Coffee
Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roz Robertson
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addie Yodder
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie McConnell
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faye Crabtree
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gain McDermott-Bowler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Pierce
Immediate Past President
Co-President Elect → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Barb
Executive Board Advisor
Board Member → Executive Board Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Kinder
Board Member
Board Member → Corresponding Secretary & Executive Board Advisor, 2022
Corresponding Secretary & Executive Board Advisor → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Nelson
President-Elect
Recording Secretary → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Sykes
Corresponding Secretary
Board Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Weitekamp
Executive Board Advisor
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Executive Board Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Richards
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Niehaus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Steinberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Stoel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Due
Treasurer Special Projects
Assistant Treasurer Special Projects → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer Special Projects, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Snell
Immediate Past President
Co-President Elect → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Vargo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Dyar
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Heavrin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Goesch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Butwin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Smithburn
Executive Board Advisor
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Goesch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Foote
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Gregg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Ohlrogge
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Tragesser
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg McRoy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Ralph
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Evans
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Massey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Elam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Ann Deagan-Romberg (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Esther Weaver (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Glenda Griffin (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Wenzel (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Bennett (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Diane Hildenbrand (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Carlson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nela Swinehart (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Terrie Alexander (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Mitchell (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Connie Menke (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lois Winenger (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ann McKenzie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Oyewo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Ralph (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Franks (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Rosenfeld (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Dorian Poole (2020–2022) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Dottie Lukenbill (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kay Hinshaw (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mable Lewis (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Marion Wolen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pat McCormick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Nelson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Durbin (2020–2022) — Executive Board Advisor
- Former: Sherry Amlung (2020–2022) — Executive Board Advisor
- Former: Sue Meyer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Dyar (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jackie Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Fischer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Alexander (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association
How much does The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association give each year?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $226K across 1 grant.
How large is The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association reported $106K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $106K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association operate?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association's EIN?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2024219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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