Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MU ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
73-1506789
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
33,953
100,765
110,710
121,945
149,356
516,729
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
33,953
100,765
110,710
121,945
149,356
516,729
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
49,361
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
467,368
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
33,953
100,765
110,710
121,945
149,356
516,729
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,140
4,529
5,180
3,037
2,344
20,230
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
536,959
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,943,602
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
87.040 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.580 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MU ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
73-1506789
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MEMBERS OF MU ALPHA THETA WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS, INCLUDING THE ANDREE AWARD TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO WILL BECOME MATHEMATICS TEACHERS. ALSO, IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO OUTSTANDING TEACHERS WHO SPONSOR A CHAPTER AT THEIR SCHOOL AND TO THEIR CHAPTER OF MU ALPHA THETA. EACH SUMMER, THE FOUNDATION RUNS A NATIONAL CONVENTION WHERE MEMBERS SPEND FOUR DAYS DOING MATH COMPETITIONS FOR FUN, GIVING MATH "CHALK TALKS," ATTENDING MATH SPEAKER SESSIONS, AND SOCIALIZING WITH OTHERS WHO LOVE MATHEMATICS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
ANAYSIS", AND "ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS. STUDENTS SHARED SOCIAL TIME AND HAD TIME TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF BOSTON AND THE MANY MAJOR UNIVERSITIES IN THE BOSTON AREA. ONE SIDE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IS IT ALLOWS STUDENTS WHO LOVE MATH TO INTERACT OVER THE FOUR AND A HALF DAYS WITH OTHER STUDENTS WHO ALSO LOVE MATH, ONE OF THE FEW PLACES THESE STUDENTS CAN FIND SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT. MANY OF THE PARTICIPANTS AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION CONTINUE TO STUDY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES IN COLLEGE DUE TO THE SKILLS THEY DEVELOP WHILE COMPETING. MANY DECIDE TO BECOME MATHEMATICS TEACHERS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL SO THEY CAN SHARE THEIR LOVE OF MATH WITH OTHERS BECAUSE THEY THINK MATH IS FUN AND EXCITING.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CONVENTION GRANTS - EIGHT CHAPTERS OF MU ALPHA THETA WERE AWARDED A CONVENTION GRANT BY THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IN 2012. AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL WON THEIR GRANT BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING TUTORING TO UNDER-PRIVILEDGED STUDENTS USING THE STUDY BUDDY ONLINE TUTORING SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO SCHOOLS THAT HAD NEVER ATTENDED THE NATIONAL CONVENTION BEFORE. THE CONVENTION GRANT PROVIDED FREE REGISTRATION FOR THREE STUDENTS AND A TEACHER TO ATTEND THE BOSTON NATIONAL CONVENTION. IN ADDITION, THE GRANT PROVIDES UP TO 500 IN REIMBURSED TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE SCHOOL'S PARTICIPANTS. MANY SCHOOLS ATTENDING THE NATIONAL CONVENTION ON A GRANT WILL RETURN IN FUTURE YEARS WITH OTHER STUDENTS FROM THEIR MU ALPHA THETA CHAPTER AFTER GRANT ATTENDEES RELATE HOW MUCH THEY ENJOYED SHARING THEIR LOVE OF MATH WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED STUDENTS. MU ALPHA THETA ALSO PRESENTS A CONVENTION GRANT TO THE RUBIN AWARD WINNING SCHOOL FOR PROVIDING SERVICE TO OTHER MATH STUDENTS IN THEIR CITY. OTHER AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO MEMBERS AND TEACHERS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA FOR EACH AWARD, TO HONOR THEIR SERVICE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART V
LINE 2A - EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 THE SALARY AND BENEFIT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 5 ARE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR HOURS OF SERVICE RENDERED BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. HOWEVER, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REPORTED ON FORM W-3 OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THIS ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOR USE OF THESE EMPLOYEES' TIME. CONSEQUENTLY, THIS ORGANIZATION DOES NOT FILE FORM W-3, SO THIS QUESTION IS ANSWERED ZERO
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
ELIZABETH CAROL BOTZNER 1800 NIMROD BLVD LOVELAND, OH 45140 GALAN TODD TAYLOR VESTAVIA HILLS HS, 2235 LIME ROCK RD VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216 PAUL R GOODEY 601 ELM AVENUE, RM 1102 NORMAN, OK 73019 TRISCIA HOCHSTATTER MOSES LAKE HS, 803 SHARON AVE EAST MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 DORIS PARRINO BATON ROUGE HS, 2825 GOVERNMENT ST BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 BETTY HOOD BRENTWOOD HS, 5304 MURRAY LANE BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-6205 A SAMUEL KOSKI 1251 WREN AVE MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 KATHY MOWERS OWENSBORO CTC, 4800 NEW HARTFORD RD OWENSBORO, KY 42303 STEVE DUNBAR NU MATHEMATICS DEPT, 308 AVERY HALL LINCOLN, NE 68588 THOMAS KILKELLY WAYZATA HS, 4955 PEONY LANE N PLYMOUTH, MN 55446 TERRY HERDMAN VA TECH CTR-APPLIED MATH, ICAM 0531 BLACKSBURG, VA 24061
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORKS WITH AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO FILL OUT THE 990 FORMS WITH INPUT FROM THE SECRETARY/TREASURER. AFTER THE FORMS ARE COMPLETED, THE GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS REVIEWED ALL FORMS AT THEIR SUMMER GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING. ANY ITEM OF CONCERN WAS DISCUSSED AT THAT MEETING. ANY CORRECTIONS WERE MADE. WHEN THE FORMS MET WITH THE APPROVAL OF ALL MEMBERS, THERE WAS A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RETURNS AND FILE THESE WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL FILL OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE DURING THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR, USUALLY IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY. THE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRES THEM TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THE COMING FISCAL YEAR. SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE NOTED, THE COUNCIL MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTES IDENTIFIED AS A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE ONLY SALARIED OFFICER. HER SALARY WAS INITIALLY DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY/TREASURER. THE DETERMINATION WAS MADE BASED ON COMPARISONS WITH OTHER OFFICIALS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS, FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES AND ADMINISTRATORS, WHO HAVE DUTIES OVERLAPPING WITH HERS. THIS YEAR, HER SALARY WAS COMPARED WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN OKLAHOMA OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, USING SURVEY RESULTS COMPILED BY THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NON-PROFITS. THE SECRETARY/TREASURER DISCUSSED HIS RECOMMENDATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THEN SUBMITTED THIS TO THE GOVERNING COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALONG WITH OTHER GOVERNANCE POLICIES, AVAILABLE AT ITS WEBSITE: WWW.MUALPHATHETA.ORG>ABOUT US>GOVERNANCE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE. NON-PROFIT 990 TAX FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH A NUMBER OF WEBSITES PROVIDING COPIES OF THESE TO INTERESTED PARTIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.