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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2140881

WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY

Tax-exempt · W LAFAYETTE, IN 47996

Financials

$44K$33K2022$54K$52K2023$60K$52K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990-EZ$59,567$52,247$7,320$80,561–$80,561
July 31, 2024990-EZ$53,593$51,975$1,618$73,243–$73,243
July 31, 2023990-EZ$43,610$32,572$11,038$71,625–$71,625
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,458
Program service revenue
$38,175
Investment income
$984
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,058
Other revenue
$8

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$21,825
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,592
Occupancy
$5,446
Other expenses
$22,209
Program services (functional)
$49,655

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$73,241
Total assets, end of year
$80,561
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$80,561
Cash, savings and investments
$80,561
Gross receipts
$60,625

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-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS WILDARTISTIC DIR6$13,000
CAROL LETCHEREXECUTIVE DI4$6,250
WESLEY MUIASSIST EXECU0.5$2,575
CHRISTINA NEMCIK MONGOLDPRESIDENT3.5$0
KEVIN LETCHERVICE PRESIDE2$0
PAULA LEVERAGESECRETARY1.5$0
ABBY SNODGRASSTREASURER3$0
BRENT LAIDLERDIRECTOR0.5$0
THOMAS BERRYHILLDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS WILDARTISTIC DIR20$13,000
CAROL LETCHEREXECUTIVE DI20$6,850
WESLEY MUIASSIST EXECU10$2,400
CHRISTINA NEMCIK MONGOLDPRESIDENT8$0
KEVIN LETCHERVICE PRESIDE1$0
ABBY SNODGRASSTREASURER5$0
PAULA LEVERAGESECRETARY2$0
DENISE ZIELINSKIPAST PRESIDE1$0
HEATHER PETERSDIRECTOR2$0
BRENT LAIDLERDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS BERRYHILLDIRECTOR1$0
KRISTEN BELLISARIODIRECTOR1$0
JENNIFER JIMDIRECTOR1$0
ADAM BODONYPAST ASSISTA1$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROL LETCHEREXECUTIVE DI20$9,175
CHRIS WILDARTISTIC DIR20$5,550
WESLEY MUIASSIST EXECU10$2,160
ADAM BODONYPAST ASSISTA1$225
CHRISTINA NEMCIK MONGOLDPRESIDENT8$0
KEVIN LETCHERVICE PRESIDE1$0
PAULA LEVERAGESECRETARY2$0
ABBY SNODGRASSTREASURER5$0
HEATHER PETERSDIRECTOR2$0
TOM BASCIGLIADIRECTOR1$0
BRENT LAIDLERDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2242, W LAFAYETTE, IN 47996-2242
In care of
% REGAN ECKSTEIN
Signed the 990-EZ
ABBY SNODGRASS, TREASURER
Phone
(812) 361-4164
Return prepared by
HUTH THOMPSON LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY MUSICAL EXPERIENCE FOR QUALIFIED YOUNG MUSICIANS AND TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM. THIS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ENRICHING AND BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEVENTY-FIVE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN APPROXIMATELY 40 WEEKLY REHEARSALS WHICH ARE TWO HOURS IN DURATION IN PREPARATION FOR THREE MAJOR CONCERTS. THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 6,000 REHEARSAL HOURS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. THE SYMPHONY PERFORMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE CONCERTS ARE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE AND THE PERFORMANCES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THEY ALSO PERFORM SEVERAL SMALLER CONCERTS DURING THE YEAR AT SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES AND THESE PERFORMANCES REACH HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS.
    Expenses $49,655

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2140881
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
2004
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$80,561
Income (IRS master file)
$60,625

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJuly 2025$59,567$52,247$80,561XML
990-EZJuly 2024$53,593$51,975$73,243XML
990-EZJuly 2023$43,610$32,572$71,625XML
990-EZJuly 2022–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2021–––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 35-2140881).

Questions about WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY

What is the EIN of WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY is 35-2140881.
Is WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY 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 WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,000 (CHRIS WILD, ARTISTIC DIR).
How much revenue does WABASH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,567, expenses of $52,247 and total assets of $80,561 at year end.

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