Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc
THE NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENJOYMENT AND EXPANDS INTEREST IN AND UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE MUSIC. THE SYMPHONY IS …
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Founded in 1941, the Northwest Indiana Symphony, with Conductor Kirk Muspratt, present over 20 music and education events in their 82nd season!
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Mission
The northwest indiana symphony is dedicated to providing quality orchestral programming that promotes opportunities for enjoyment and expands interest in and understanding of diverse music. The symphony is a cultural asset that serves as a unifying force for northwest indiana communities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1941, it predates 94% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorthwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Munster, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 351359750. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $836K in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351359750. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is located in Munster, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years. Its registered address is 1040 Ridge Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc has $836K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $836K in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded in 1941, the Northwest Indiana Symphony, with Conductor Kirk Muspratt, present over 20 music and education events in their 82nd season! Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $836K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351359750, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 103 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1941
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc
- What is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc?
- Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Munster, United States. Founded in 1941, the Northwest Indiana Symphony, with Conductor Kirk Muspratt, present over 20 music and education events in their 82nd season!
- When was Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc founded?
- Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc was founded in 1941.
- Who leads Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc?
- David Mika serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Munster, IN, United States.
- What is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc trustworthy?
- Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351359750.
- What is Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc's website?
- https://www.nisorchestra.org