Nonprofits in Indiana

This organization has changed my life in such a way that will impact me for the rest of my life. DCI helped create an opportunity that only a select few have the opportunity to experience. Truly a wonderful mission and a meaningful impact on the lives of many young musicians.

The productions I've viewed are professional, fun loving for the entire family. Its nice to have somewhere to go to enjoy not only the arts but share the love with others who enjoy what they do. The community theatre definitely is passionate about bring quality theatre to the Terre Haute community and surrounding area. They have a play almost monthly so no matter what your taste, they can meet your craving. Come enjoy the arts at Community Theatre of Terre Haute!

The American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) is the international leader dedicated to pursuing a positive difference in conserving and promoting the theatre pipe organ and its music, preserving original instruments where possible. We provide support and guidance to all ATOS chapters and others, with promotional and educational opportunities to both those within the Society, and to the public worldwide through the Internet, publications, conventions, and personal contact. We are passionately devoted to providing professional leadership and resources so the theatre pipe organ will thrive in the 21st century. Organized in 1955, ATOS has grown into an international society of more than 5,000 members. There are over 60 chapters in the United States and foreign countries. Members working at the chapter level are accomplishing the goals of ATOS to preserve, restore, maintain, and promote the theatre pipe organ. Presenting concerts, silent film programs and educational seminars for the general public are but a few of the regularly scheduled chapter activities. ATOS is formed and recognized as a non-profit organization under IRS guidelines 501(c)3. Another goal of ATOS is to encourage young musicians to become proficient theatre organists. An annual Young Organist Competition is sponsored by ATOS. The winners receive cash awards and the opportunity to perform at the Annual ATOS Convention. In addition, ATOS provides annual scholarships to aspiring young organ students. Members receive the acclaimed bimonthly journal, Theatre Organ, which contains articles of interest to all theatre pipe organ enthusiasts. This journal has become the almost exclusive source of information about new and reissued theatre pipe organ recordings. In addition, ATOS maintains a comprehensive archives/library collection, which is available by appointment to members, music scholars, historians, and others. The ATOS radio program, Theatre Pipes, is available at no cost, to local radio stations for broadcast in their service area.

My involvement with the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools began in 1994. At that time the 100% volunteer organization didn’t even qualify for hand-to-mouth status. Today, through sound planning and hard work by the dedicated staff (2 part-time & a summer intern) and committed community board, the Education Foundation is a community success story. Their programs, such as Reading Rocks and Classroom Grants, fill the needs of both students and educators. This will be my 7th summer as volunteer for Reading Rocks, a reading program designed to help low income students whose reading levels are known to drop during the summer. I am richly rewarded for giving one lunch hour a week to read to children who welcome not only the reading activity and a book to take home but also the contact with caring members of the community. (program details at: http://www.efbps.org) Teachers giving vacation time to be Reading Rocks volunteers is a positive sign for the program. I have found the Education Foundation to be a responsible, forward-looking and fiscally conservative organization. As an example, for a number of years the board has funded a quasi endowment in order to provide the organization with long-term, sustainable funding. The Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools makes a difference for students and teachers in our community.