Nonprofit · EIN 35-6035494
INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $851,005 | $763,130 | $87,875 | $1,230,933 | $12,923 | $1,218,010 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $680,207 | $586,443 | $93,764 | $976,191 | $12,908 | $963,283 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $451,367 | $826,910 | -$375,543 | $870,831 | $68,628 | $802,203 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $641,257
- Program service revenue
- $193,755
- Investment income
- $7,208
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $50
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,785
- Other revenue
- $8,785
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $165,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $144,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $344,704
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $5,046
- Program services (functional)
- $523,144
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,877
- Fundraising (functional)
- $203,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $976,191
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,230,933
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,923
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,218,010
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,887
- Publicly traded securities
- $180,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $83,688
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,134,322
- Gross receipts
- $858,381
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1937
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ERIC STARK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| JENNIFER COOPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| DR GRAY LESESNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOLYARD | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAMISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RY BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY BOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN EDINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MARK EUTSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA R FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TABITHA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR QUAY KESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN MANGIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE LEE NEUBAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR HEIDI SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA ZIMMERMANN PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ERIC STARK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,900 |
| KARA STOLLE | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $53,128 |
| JESSICA WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOLYARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAMISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN EDINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEY FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA R FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR TABITHA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR QUAY KESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR HEIDI SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ERIC STARK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,900 |
| LIAM BONNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,242 |
| JESSICA WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOLYARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAMISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DEDERER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN EDINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEY FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA R FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR TABITHA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR QUAY KESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR HEIDI SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4600 SUNSET AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208-3443
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER COOPER, 4600 SUNSET AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER COOPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (317) 940-9057
- Website
- WWW.INDYCHOIR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
WE BRING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND CULTURES TOGETHER THROUGH PERFORMANCE, THE CREATION OF NEW CHORAL WORKS, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION IN INDIANAPOLIS AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR (ISC) IS ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST ESTABLISHED SYMPHONIC CHORUSES AND AMONG THE MOST ACTIVE CHORAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDWEST. FOUNDED IN 1937 AT THE REQUEST OF THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, THE CHOIR WAS CREATED TO PERFORM THE GREAT CHORAL-ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE AND CONTINUES THIS LONG-STANDING ARTISTIC PARTNERSHIP TODAY. THROUGH PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, ISC REACHES THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS EACH SEASON.THE CHOIR PRESENTS A FULL SEASON OF PERFORMANCES INCLUDING LARGE-SCALE CHORAL-ORCHESTRAL MASTERWORKS, HOLIDAY CONCERTS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WITH REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CAROLS HAS BECOME A LONG-STANDING INDIANAPOLIS HOLIDAY TRADITION, FEATURING THE CHOIR WITH ORCHESTRA, GUEST ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. ISC ALSO PRESENTS ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT MAJOR WORKS OF THE CHORAL REPERTOIRE AND CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITIONS.EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ARE CENTRAL TO ISC'S MISSION. THROUGH THE SPOTLIGHT CHOIR PROGRAM, LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS ARE INVITED TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM ALONGSIDE ISC'S VOLUNTEER SINGERS IN FESTIVAL OF CAROLS PERFORMANCES, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH MENTORSHIP, REHEARSAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN A PROFESSIONAL CONCERT SETTING. ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE PRE-CONCERT LECTURES, COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH CHORAL DIRECTORS AND STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.ISC ALSO INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH ITS CONDUCTING FELLOWSHIP, A PARTNERSHIP WITH BUTLER UNIVERSITY THAT PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP FOR EMERGING CHORAL CONDUCTORS. THE FELLOWSHIP COMBINES ACADEMIC STUDY WITH HANDS-ON ARTISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH A PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONIC CHORUS.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING THE CHORAL REPERTOIRE THROUGH COMMISSIONS AND NEW WORKS, INCLUDING ITS CHRISTMAS CAROL COMMISSION COMPETITION, WHICH ENCOURAGES EMERGING COMPOSERS TO CREATE NEW MUSIC FOR CHORUS AND PROVIDES A PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY.AT THE HEART OF ISC IS A ROSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 150 VOLUNTEER SINGERS WHO REPRESENT A WIDE CROSS-SECTION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY. THESE SINGERS DEDICATE HUNDREDS OF HOURS EACH YEAR TO REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, CONTRIBUTING THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO BRING HIGH-QUALITY CHORAL MUSIC TO THE REGION.UNDER THE ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP OF DR. ERIC STARK, THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH THE BEAUTY, POWER, AND SHARED EXPERIENCE OF CHORAL MUSIC.Expenses $523,144 · revenue $193,755
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-6035494
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,230,933
- Income (IRS master file)
- $858,381
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $851,005 | $763,130 | $1,230,933 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $680,207 | $586,443 | $976,191 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $451,367 | $826,910 | $870,831 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $480,453 | $568,180 | $1,157,253 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 35-6035494).
Questions about INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC
- What is the EIN of INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC is 35-6035494.
- Is INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR 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 INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC 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 INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JENNIFER COOPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (DR ERIC STARK, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $851,005, expenses of $763,130 and total assets of $1,230,933 at year end.
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