Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 35-1555374

INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC

Also known as NEW WORLD YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Financials

$260K$231K2023$308K$233K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$308,338$232,717$75,621$381,059$2,545$378,514
June 30, 2024990$259,705$231,159$28,546$289,234$1,507$287,727
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$104,556
of which government grants
$38,421
Program service revenue
$182,684
Investment income
$21,098
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,968
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$103,533
Other salaries and wages
$28,914
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$142,855
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$73
Accounting fees
$1,702
Occupancy
$18,112
Program services (functional)
$144,668
Management and general (functional)
$83,265
Fundraising (functional)
$4,784

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$289,234
Total assets, end of year
$381,059
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,545
Net assets, end of year
$378,514
Publicly traded securities
$236,990
Net assets without donor restrictions
$369,883
Net assets with donor restrictions
$8,631
Gross unrelated business income
$135
Gross receipts
$308,338
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1982
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adam BodonyExOfficio Artistic Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,000
Cara PittengerExOfficio Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$50,000
Paul HelftDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ben KittermanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Clint MeeksTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David WilcoxDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Katelyn LevequePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Robert GoodlettDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bethany Swain StoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian SnellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ronald GilbertVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ellen CannadySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adam BodonyExOfficio Artistic Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,000
Cara PittengerExOfficio Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$50,000
Paul HelftPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ben KittermanVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Clint MeeksTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David WilcoxDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Katelyn LevequeSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Robert GoodlettDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bethany Swain StoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian SnellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ronald GilbertDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ellen CannadyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
32 E WASHINGTON ST STE 950, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-3570
In care of
% CARA PITTENGER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Cara Pittenger, 32 E WASHINGTON ST STE 950, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462043596
Signed the 990
Cara Pittenger, Executive Director
Phone
(317) 912-0547

Mission

The Indianapolis Youth Orchestras mission is to develop and nurture the musical talent of young people in Indianapolis and Central Indiana through quality music education and the rehearsal and performance of orchestral masterworks both traditional and contemporary.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The exempt purpose mission is accomplished through 9 months of weekly rehearsals consisting of approximately 200+ young musicians. Presented six public performances featuring four youth orchestras including a newly formed entry-level ensemble. A juried Young Artist Competition selected students for featured performances. The seasons highlight was a featured appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City offering students an exceptional artistic and educational experience.
    Expenses $144,668 · grants $7,968 · revenue $203,647

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1555374
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
1983
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$381,059
Income (IRS master file)
$308,338

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$308,338$232,717$381,059XML
990June 2024$259,705$231,159$289,234XML
990June 2023$251,516$234,861$230,867IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 35-1555374).

Questions about INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC

What is the EIN of INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC is 35-1555374.
Is INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA 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 YOUTH ORCHESTRA 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 INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA 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 INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Cara Pittenger.
Who are the officers and directors of INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,000 (Adam Bodony, ExOfficio Artistic Director).
How much revenue does INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $308,338, expenses of $232,717 and total assets of $381,059 at year end.

Other nonprofits in INDIANAPOLIS

All nonprofits in INDIANAPOLIS · Indiana