Indiana Symphony Society Inc

Indianapolis, IN · Founded 1998

Professional orchestra performing classical concerts and educational programs

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Arts Culture
Topic
Symphony Orchestra
Contact
James M Johnson
Website Contact

About Organization

Professional symphony orchestra performing classical music concerts and educational programs throughout Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Based in Indianapolis, IN, the society operates the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with 506 staff members and annual revenue of $23.4 million, presenting concerts at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre and other venues.

What They Focus On

Orchestra Performance

Delivering professional symphony performances with 506 musicians at historic Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Arts Education

Providing educational programming and initiatives supporting musical development and community engagement.

Cultural Leadership

Serving as major cultural institution supported by grants for arts programming and operating expenses.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$23.4M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$9.0M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $23,350,758 $27,872,664 $8,991,393 506
2022 — — — —
2022 $23,085,928 $25,082,337 $12,835,394 509
2021 — — — —
2021 $22,639,847 $24,143,667 $10,989,089 393
2020 — — — —
2020 $26,550,940 $9,336,324 $13,063,766 347
2019 $19,159,572 $19,185,300 $5,222,523 552
2018 $26,398,067 $32,118,817 $6,470,453 579

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Musical Excellence

    Maintaining professional orchestra with 506 musicians and staff delivering high-quality performances.

  • 02

    Historic Venue

    Operating from Hilbert Circle Theatre, Neo-Classical Revival building built 1916 on Monument Circle.

  • 03

    Arts Education

    Providing educational programs and artistic endeavors supported by grants and community funding.

  • 04

    Community Service

    Engaging Indianapolis through performances, programs, and initiatives funded by operating support.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Indiana Symphony Society Inc

Concert Performances

Delivering symphony orchestra performances featuring 506 professional musicians at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Arts Programming

Providing arts and culture programs supported by grants for educational and artistic endeavors.

Educational Initiatives

Offering educational programs and initiatives to engage community and develop musical appreciation.

Community Engagement

Supporting community through performances, outreach, and programs funded by operating support grants.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Indiana Symphony Society Inc.

James M Johnson

James M Johnson

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $241,453
Jennifer Janik

Jennifer Janik

Vice President of Finance & CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $145,383
Edward Parsons

Edward Parsons

Vice President of Artistic Operations
Stephanie Hays-Mussoni

Stephanie Hays-Mussoni

Vice President of Development
Sara Galer

Sara Galer

Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Larry Baysinger

Larry Baysinger

Vice President of Human Resources
Philomena Duffy

Philomena Duffy

Associate Vice President of Orchestra Personnel
AF

Alexandra French

Director (as of Jan 2024)
2 hrs/week
AK

Amy Kniffen

Director (as of Jan 2024)
2 hrs/week
BS

Brian Smith

Director (through Dec 2023)
2 hrs/week
JZ

James Zink

Director (through Dec 2023)
2 hrs/week
JS

Justin Sufan

Director (as of Jan 2024)
2 hrs/week
KM

Karen Mersereau

Director (through Dec 2023)
2 hrs/week
MG

Matthew Gutwein

Director (as of Jan 2024)
2 hrs/week
MB

Michael Bercher

Director (through Dec 2023)
2 hrs/week
NS

Nicholas Schellinger

Director (as of Jan 2024)
2 hrs/week
JM

James M Johnson

CEO
JE

Jack Everly

Pops Conductor
Full-time
Compensation: $293,548
KL

Kevin Lin

Concertmaster
Full-time
Compensation: $255,596
SH

Stephanie Hays Hussoni

VP of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $153,739
EP

Ed Parsons

VP of Artistic
Full-time
Compensation: $148,588
CW

Christopher Williams

Stage Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $131,503
PF

Patrick Feeney

Stagehand
Full-time
Compensation: $109,298
LA

Lee Ann Hall

Executive Assistant to the CEO
MM

Marcus Mizelle

Director of Venue Operations
EH

Emma Howard

Event Manager
TE

Tara Elliott

Venue Rentals Manager
ST

Samuel Todd

Food & Beverage Manager
MM

Max Martin

Facilities & Operations Manager
RT

Roberto Tapia

Day Porter
TJ

Ty Johnson

Senior Director, Pops Programming and Presentations
AR

Alyssa Rose Brooks

Director of Orchestra Operations
BR

Brandy Rodgers

Senior Manager of Pops, Yuletide Celebration & Symphonic Pops Consortium
MF

Milner Fuller

Manager of Classical Programming
BC

Bennett Crantford

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
MC

Matthew Creek

Manager of Popular Programming
CC

CJ Collins

Small Ensemble Coordinator
ML

Maggie Leemhuis

Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving
RB

Rose Branson

Senior Director of Annual Giving
KD

Kelli Dawson

Associate Director of Corporate Giving
AW

Andrew Weller

Grants Manager
EM

Elizabeth Marvin

Associate Director of Individual Giving & Donor Insights
KS

Kara Sudheimer

Gift Processor & Development Database Manager
AF

Allison Fields

Donor Stewardship and Development Events Manager
EG

Emelyn Godby

Corporate Stewardship Manager
CL

Chrissi Laut

Development, Executive Assistant
EH

Emily Hoyland

Director of Major Giving
BC

Benjamin Carter

Associate Director of Individual Giving
EW

Elizabeth Whipkey

Director of Ticket Services and Database Management
EJ

Erin Jeffrey

Director of Communications
JH

Jen Huber

Communications Content Manager
LC

Luke Cooley

Senior Graphic Designer
DL

Darcey Laymon

Group Sales Manager
OS

Olivia Shelley

Graphic Designer
IB

Isabel Bitner

Database Specialist
JK

Janine Knuutila

Senior Customer Care Representative
TC

Trevor Conerly

Customer Care Representative
NN

Nick Neukom

Customer Care Representative
RH

Richard Hensley

Customer Care Representative
HB

Hannah Boggs

Customer Care Representative
IS

Isabella Steenberg

Customer Care Representative
AO

Andrew O’Neal

Director of Education & Community Engagement
LP

Liana Powell

Education & Community Engagement Manager
KF

Krystle Ford

Director of Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
MB

Mallory Bowman

Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Administrative Assistant
JN

Jordan Nelson

Associate Director of Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
MS

Melissa Sanders

Manager of HR Services
DL

David Loyd

Director of Human Resources
AW

Adam White

Controller
NR

Nate Rushton

Staff Accountant
SA

Stephanie Antrim

Staff Accountant

Milestones

1916

Theatre Built

1916

Hilbert Circle Theatre constructed in Neo-Classical Revival style on Monument Circle by local businessmen.

1998

Society Established

1998

Indiana Symphony Society formally incorporated to operate Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

2018

Operations Peak

2018

Orchestra operating with 579 musicians and staff managing 26 million in operations.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Managing 23 million with 506 professionals delivering performances and programs from historic theatre.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Alice K Schloss Director 2.0 hrs/week
BM
Bruce McCaw Director 2.0 hrs/week
CD
C Daniel Yates Director 2.0 hrs/week
CJ
Cheryl J Dick Director 2.0 hrs/week
CB
Christina Bodurow PHD Secretary 2.0 hrs/week
CS
Christopher Slapak MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
CF
Craig Fenneman Director 2.0 hrs/week
DW
David Wilcox Director 2.0 hrs/week
EP
Eloise Paul Director 2.0 hrs/week
ES
Eric Sutphin Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week
FW
Fred Winters Director 2.0 hrs/week
GL
Greg Loewen Chair 2.0 hrs/week
JA
J Albert Smith Jr Director 2.0 hrs/week
JN
Jackie Nytes Director 2.0 hrs/week
JP
Jan Pierce Director 2.0 hrs/week
KA
Karen Ann P Lloyd Director 2.0 hrs/week
KC
Kiamesha Colom Director 2.0 hrs/week
LT
LaTonya Turner PhD Director 2.0 hrs/week
LK
Liz Kyzr Director 2.0 hrs/week
LJ
Lucia J Mar Director 2.0 hrs/week
NF
Natalie Furney Director 2.0 hrs/week
PA
Peter A Morse Jr Director 2.0 hrs/week
PW
Peter W Howard PHD Director 2.0 hrs/week
PK
Phil Kenney Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
SR
Samuel Rothstein Director 2.0 hrs/week
SL
Sean L Huddleston PhD Director 2.0 hrs/week
SR
Steven Rake Director 2.0 hrs/week
TS
Terry Snell Director 2.0 hrs/week
TW
Tori Weyers Director 2.0 hrs/week
YT
Yecenia Tostado Director 2.0 hrs/week
YH
Yvonne H Shaheen Director 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.7M

Highest Paid

$309K

Jack Everly

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jack Everly Pops Conductor $293,548 $15,625 $309,173 37.5
Kevin Lin Concertmaster $255,596 $23,767 $279,363 37.5
James M Johnson CEO $241,453 $36,720 $278,173 37.5
Christopher Williams Stage Manager $131,503 $33,428 $164,931 37.5
Ed Parsons VP Of Artistic $148,588 $14,708 $163,296 37.5
Jennifer Janik CFO $145,383 $16,970 $162,353 37.5
Stephanie Hays Hussoni VP Of Development $153,739 $6,744 $160,483 37.5
Patrick Feeney Stagehand $109,298 $40,067 $149,365 37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.9M

Total Forgiven

$3.0M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

141

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,929,185
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,969,214 100%
Approved Apr 10, 2020
Lender JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 141
Forgiven On Aug 26, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$7.1M Grants Received
11 Organizations

Top Funders

11 total
IS
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc.
$6.3M
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$322K
TI
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association
$161K
AC
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc.
$75K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$61K
CI
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc
$50K
TI
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc
$43K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$21K
SH
Second Helpings Inc. 2 grants
$15K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$13K
+1 more funders
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc. American Endowment Foundation Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc The Indianapolis Foundation Inc Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Second Helpings Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc. American Endowment Foundation Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc The Indianapolis Foundation Inc Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Second Helpings Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Financial Support Of Indiana Symphony Society
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Indiana Symphony Society Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(317) 262-1100 (317) 639-4300

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32 East Washington Street 600 Indianapolis, IN 462042919