Nonprofit · EIN 35-6202818
INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,198,985 | $3,240,618 | -$41,633 | $11,001,738 | $89,736 | $10,912,002 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,614,317 | $7,695,960 | -$5,081,643 | $10,804,603 | $75,393 | $10,729,210 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,036,852 | $3,922,837 | $4,114,015 | $15,376,249 | $97,047 | $15,279,202 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,489,600
- of which government grants
- $1,000,000
- Membership dues
- $322,963
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $709,385
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $162,644
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,189,672
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $3,189,672
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,741
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,804,603
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,001,738
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $89,736
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,912,002
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,252,917
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,481,224
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,430,778
- Gross receipts
- $4,826,389
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 192
- Year formed
- 1968
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHRYN C FERREE | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 | $252,853 | $51,363 |
| WILLIAM BROWNE JR | BOARD CHAIR THRU 12/31/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED CATE | BOARD CHAIR AS OF 1/1/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JORDAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WITTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BRIGGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CAITO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CAMMACK JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY CONNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FINLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GO | MEMBER THRU 6/11/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DE'AMON HARGES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER NAGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGILA RETHERFORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC SAMARDZIJA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY SINGLETON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN WECHSLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHRYN C FERREE | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 | $236,934 | $54,676 |
| WILLIAM BROWNE JR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THAO T NGUYEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WITTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BRIGGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CAITO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED CATE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CONTI | MEMBER THRU 9/5/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JORDAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY SINGLETON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WECHSLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN GATHERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGILA RETHERFORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CAMMACK JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DE'AMON HARGES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER NAGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FINLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC SAMARDZIJA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY CONNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHRYN C FERREE | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 | $224,880 | $56,757 |
| WILLIAM BROWNE JR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THAO T NGUYEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WITTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BRIGGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CAITO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED CATE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CONTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JORDAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY SINGLETON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WECHSLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN GATHERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGILA RETHERFORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CAMMACK JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DE'AMON HARGES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GARY J ANDERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 W WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-2725
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CATHRYN C FERREE, 650 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
- Signed the 990
- CATHRYN C FERREE, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (317) 232-1637
- Return prepared by
- KSM BUSINESS SERVICES INC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE INDIANA STATE MUSUEM AND HISTORIC SITES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING INDIANA HISTORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITES. THE SUPPORT PROMOTES EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING CULTURAL HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORY, ART, AND SCIENCE.Expenses $3,189,672 · grants $3,189,672
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
- 35-6202818
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,001,738
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,826,389
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,198,985 | $3,240,618 | $11,001,738 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,614,317 | $7,695,960 | $10,804,603 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,036,852 | $3,922,837 | $15,376,249 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,558,484 | $3,442,032 | $11,032,023 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-6202818).
Questions about INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC is 35-6202818.
- Is INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CATHRYN C FERREE.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INDIANA STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,198,985, expenses of $3,240,618 and total assets of $11,001,738 at year end.
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