Nonprofit · EIN 35-1979089
HORIZON LEAGUE INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,243,420 | $10,579,401 | -$1,335,981 | $14,933,570 | $6,773,733 | $8,159,837 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,213,101 | $8,302,787 | -$89,686 | $13,216,797 | $4,254,470 | $8,962,327 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,030,737
- Program service revenue
- $5,927,353
- Investment income
- $285,330
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $57,803
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,957,225
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $597,109
- Other salaries and wages
- $531,432
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,437,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,852
- Accounting fees
- $16,588
- Occupancy
- $106,767
- Travel
- $123,828
- Depreciation
- $19,885
- Program services (functional)
- $10,238,860
- Management and general (functional)
- $340,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,216,797
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,933,570
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,773,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,159,837
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,652
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,156,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,159,837
- Gross receipts
- $19,265,958
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE ROE LACH | COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $339,770 | $103,586 |
| CHRISTINE NEUMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,416 | $34,774 |
| BETH OPELL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $82,811 | $48,593 |
| ORA PESCOVITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALEXANDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BLOOMBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ELSENBAUMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATHA RAMCHAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CADY SHORT-THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE ROE LACH | COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $327,671 | $98,460 |
| CHRISTINE NEUMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,076 | $32,521 |
| BETH OPELL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $78,552 | $46,513 |
| ORA PESCOVITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALEXANDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BLOOMBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ELSENBAUMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATHA RAMCHAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CADY SHORT-THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 129 E MARKET ST STE 900, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-3295
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULIE ROE LACH, 129 E MARKET STREET 900, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
- Signed the 990
- JULIE ROE LACH, COMMISSIONER
- Phone
- (317) 237-5622
- Website
- WWW.HORIZONLEAGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WITH AN ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE DIGNITY AND HIGH PURPOSE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE REGARD COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS AS A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE HORIZON LEAGUE PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS' ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH NCAA REGULATIONS AND PROVIDING INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE LEAGUE'S MISSION AND GOALS. IN 2024-25, THE LEAGUE SUPPORTED OUR STUDENT-ATHLETE CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH APPAREL GIFTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEAGUE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO 1) IMPROVE BROADCAST QUALITY AND 2) ASSIST WITH REDUCED NCAA DISTRIBUTIONS. THE LEAGUE SUPPORTS SERVICES TOWARDS THE GOAL OF BASKETBALL IMPROVEMENT AND PROMOTES AND MARKETS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR STUDENT ATHLETES' ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND OUR BROADCASTS.Expenses $3,952,963 · revenue $2,725,387
- IN 2024-25, THE SAF PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL STUDENT ATHLETES IN OUR (11) MEMBER SCHOOLS. SAF IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH NCAA GRANTS, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF ASSISTING STUDENT ATHLETES IN PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC AREAS. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDE: TUITION ASSISTANCE (FOR SUMMER SCHOOL AND FIFTH OR SIXTH YEAR); ACADEMIC TUTORING; ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES; CLOTHING ALLOWANCES AND ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL FOR FAMILY EMERGENCIES. THE SAF HELPS MORE THAN 3,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THE ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS TO OUR (11) INSTITUTIONS TO ASSIST WITH STUDENT ATHLETES' EDUCATION. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDE: TUITION SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.Expenses $2,957,225 · grants $2,957,225
- NCAA ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO CONFERENCES BASED ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THEIR INSTITUTIONS. THE HORIZON LEAGUE AWARDS THESE FUNDS TO THOSE MEMBER SCHOOLS WHO HAVE MET THE ACADEMIC METRICS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE NCAA.Expenses $2,312,490 · revenue $2,312,490
- IN 2024-25, THE HORIZON LEAGUE HELD 19 CHAMPIONSHIPS. THERE WERE 37 DAYS OF CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION IN 2024-25. EACH CHAMPIONSHIP GIVES STUDENT-ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CULMINATING EVENT FOR HIS/HER SPORT. IN ADDITION, LEAGUE STAFF ENSURES THAT THE RESULTS OF THESE COMPETITIONS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE PUBLIC IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING: SOCIAL MEDIA, THE LEAGUE WEBSITE (HORIZONLEAGUE.ORG) AND LOCAL MEDIA COVERAGE.Expenses $823,667 · revenue $264,476
- IN 2024-25, THE HORIZON LEAGUE AND ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS PRODUCED VIDEO STREAMING OF MANY LEAGUE ACTIVITIES. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU OR ESPN+. THESE LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS ENHANCE THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE INCREASED EXPOSURE FOR OUR MEMBER SCHOOLS. 15 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE SHOWN ON ESPN, ESPN2 OR ESPN+ IN 2024-25. A TOTAL OF 680 SPORTING EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDED REGULAR SEASON AND CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, WERE SHOWN IN 2024-25, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF 3.0 MILLION UNIQUE VIEWERS. VIDEO CONTENT IS DISTRIBUTED TO A NATIONAL AUDIENCE TO PROMOTE THE HORIZON LEAGUE'S COLLEGIATE MODEL WHICH EMBODIES THE LEAGUE'S CORE VALUES.Expenses $192,515 · revenue $625,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1979089
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,933,570
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,265,958
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,243,420 | $10,579,401 | $14,933,570 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,213,101 | $8,302,787 | $13,216,797 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,351,980 | $9,592,206 | $12,816,702 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1979089).
Questions about HORIZON LEAGUE INC
- What is the EIN of HORIZON LEAGUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HORIZON LEAGUE INC is 35-1979089.
- Is HORIZON LEAGUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to HORIZON LEAGUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HORIZON LEAGUE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HORIZON LEAGUE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HORIZON LEAGUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HORIZON LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE ROE LACH.
- Who are the officers and directors of HORIZON LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $339,770 (JULIE ROE LACH, COMMISSIONER).
- How much revenue does HORIZON LEAGUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,243,420, expenses of $10,579,401 and total assets of $14,933,570 at year end.
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