Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
META4 INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2007 AUSTIN STREET BOX A
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MIDLAND, MI48642
D Employer identification number

27-0727587
E Telephone number

(989) 839-2304
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletMETA4EDU.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 133,792
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 97,907
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 35,884
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 1
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 133,792
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 95,858
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 33,918
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 46
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 6,289
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 136,111
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -2,319
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 10,966
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 8,647
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
11,631
22
9,893
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
11,631
25
9,893
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
665
26
1,246
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
10,966
27
8,647
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? META4'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A DYNAMIC EDUCATION NETWORK BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND CLASSROOMS. THEY DO THIS THROUGH CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, RESEARCH BASED EDUCATION PRACTICES, AUTHENTIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS. META4 IS THE CATALYST TO BUILDING THE NETWORKS OF THIS DYNAMIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY, BY DETECTING AND MEETING NEEDS OF EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND LEVERAGING A SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEAM TO MATCH AND MEET THOSE NEEDS. META4'S INTENION IS TO CONNECT SCHOOLS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH NETWORKING, GRANT WRITING, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, REASEARCH DISSEMINATION, AND BUILDING LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 FLYING PIG THEATRE - FLYING PIG THEATRE ACADEMY PAYS HOMAGE TO RODGER HENDERSON, A PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR WHO WAS A FAMILIAR PRESENCE IN THE MIDLAND THEATRE COMMUNITY. FLYING PIG CLASSES ARE FOR PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE GROUPED BY AGE AND COME TOGETHER AT TIMES TO REHEARSE AND WORK IN MIXED GROUPS ON VARIOUS SCENES. THEY BEGIN BY UNDERSTANDING THE STORIES AND THEIR CHARACTERS, LEARNING STAGE MOVEMENT AND USE OF VOICE, DOING IMPROVISATIONS AND PANTOMINE. NEXT, THEY LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO SET THE STORY ON STAGE. THEY PLAN AND BUILD THE SET, DESIGN MAKE-UP, COSTUMES AND WIGS AS WELL AS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS ON STAGE WHICH WILL BRING THE STORY TO LIFE. AT THE END OF THE CLASS (SEVERAL WEEKS) THEY PERFORM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IN 2012, THERE WERE 130 PARTICIPANTS AND 30 VOLUNTEERS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 9,398
29 EUREKA CLUB- THE EUREKA CLUB PROMOTES ACTIVE THINKING, OR THINKING THROUGH DOING, BY DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS FOR EACH CHILD AND ENGAGING IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS. EACH STUDENT IS ABLE TO CHOOSE TOPICS AND PROJECTS OF INTEREST AND WILL BENEFIT FROM OUR TEACHERS MODELING AND STUDENT APPLICATION OF CREATIVE THINKING HABITS. THE EUREKA CLUB IS THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT TO YOUR EXISTING CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ALL OF THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY ARE LEARNING AND EXPLORE IT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THIS FREEDOM TO EXPERIMENT AND DISCOVER PROVIDES A STUDENT WITH A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR EDUCATION. IN 2012, THERE WERE 50 PARTICIPANTS AND 2 VOLUNTEERS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 1,616
30 SMART MENTORING PROGRAM - THIS IS A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS AREA ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS. THE GOAL OF THE SMART MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' OVERALL CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE IN BASIC MATH SKILLS. STUDENTS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE FROM THEIR MENTORS WHEN WORKING ON ACTIVITIES THAT INVOLVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND BASIC MATH CONCEPTS. ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASS ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE SAME CURRICULUM MATERIAL AS OTHER MATH CLASSES AND THE TEACHERS ORGANIZE THE ACTIVITIES AND TIME THE STUDENT SPENDS WITH THE MENTOR. IN 2012, THERE WERE 80 KIDS AND 30 VOLUNTEERS. SMART ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAMS TO ASSIST SECONDARY STUDENTS TAIN IN COMPETING IN A VARIETY OF SCIENCE EVENTS IN MARCH. THE MENTORS HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE AND SHARE IT TO HELP OTHERS APPRECIATE STEMS. THE VOLUNTEER MENTORS COME FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS WITH THE MAJORITY OF THEM EMPLOYED BY TWO LOCAL CHEMICAL COMPANIES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 10,704
META4 STRIVES TO DEVELOP LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO MEET SCHOOLS NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF RESEARCH BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 21,298
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 43,016
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
DARCY MCMAHONClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT/SE 40.00 47,915    
CHRISTINE BRILLHARTClick to see attachmentTREASURER 30.00 23,165    
EIJA PILNIKClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 20.00 3,508    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMI
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletCHRISTINE BRILLHART Telephone no. bullet (989) 839-5724
Located at bullet1309 SYLVAN LANEMIDLAND,MI ZIP + 4bullet48640
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
META4 INC
 
Employer identification number

27-0727587
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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
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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) right arrow (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.") ....   4,620 18,209 53,132 97,907 173,868
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   4,620 18,209 53,132 97,907 173,868
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)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           173,868
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..   4,620 18,209 53,132 97,907 173,868
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
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).           173,868
12
12
35,885
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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

Additional Data


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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
META4 INC
 
Employer identification number

27-0727587
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 98 OFFICE 5,384 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 225 INSURANCE 582 TOTAL 6,289
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 464 935 NOTE PAYABLE - MCMAHON 201 311
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III META4'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A DYNAMIC EDUCATION NETWORK BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND CLASSROOMS. THEY DO THIS THROUGH CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, RESEARCH BASED EDUCATION PRACTICES, AUTHENTIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS. META4 IS THE CATALYST TO BUILDING THE NETWORKS OF THIS DYNAMIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY, BY DETECTING AND MEETING NEEDS OF EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND LEVERAGING A SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEAM TO MATCH AND MEET THOSE NEEDS. META4'S INTENION IS TO CONNECT SCHOOLS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH NETWORKING, GRANT WRITING, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, REASEARCH DISSEMINATION, AND BUILDING LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 FLYING PIG THEATRE - FLYING PIG THEATRE ACADEMY PAYS HOMAGE TO RODGER HENDERSON, A PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR WHO WAS A FAMILIAR PRESENCE IN THE MIDLAND THEATRE COMMUNITY. FLYING PIG CLASSES ARE FOR PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE GROUPED BY AGE AND COME TOGETHER AT TIMES TO REHEARSE AND WORK IN MIXED GROUPS ON VARIOUS SCENES. THEY BEGIN BY UNDERSTANDING THE STORIES AND THEIR CHARACTERS, LEARNING STAGE MOVEMENT AND USE OF VOICE, DOING IMPROVISATIONS AND PANTOMINE. NEXT, THEY LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO SET THE STORY ON STAGE. THEY PLAN AND BUILD THE SET, DESIGN MAKE-UP, COSTUMES AND WIGS AS WELL AS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS ON STAGE WHICH WILL BRING THE STORY TO LIFE. AT THE END OF THE CLASS (SEVERAL WEEKS) THEY PERFORM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IN 2012, THERE WERE 130 PARTICIPANTS AND 30 VOLUNTEERS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 EUREKA CLUB- THE EUREKA CLUB PROMOTES ACTIVE THINKING, OR THINKING THROUGH DOING, BY DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS FOR EACH CHILD AND ENGAGING IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS. EACH STUDENT IS ABLE TO CHOOSE TOPICS AND PROJECTS OF INTEREST AND WILL BENEFIT FROM OUR TEACHERS MODELING AND STUDENT APPLICATION OF CREATIVE THINKING HABITS. THE EUREKA CLUB IS THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT TO YOUR EXISTING CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ALL OF THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY ARE LEARNING AND EXPLORE IT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THIS FREEDOM TO EXPERIMENT AND DISCOVER PROVIDES A STUDENT WITH A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR EDUCATION. IN 2012, THERE WERE 50 PARTICIPANTS AND 2 VOLUNTEERS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 SMART MENTORING PROGRAM - THIS IS A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS AREA ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS. THE GOAL OF THE SMART MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' OVERALL CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE IN BASIC MATH SKILLS. STUDENTS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE FROM THEIR MENTORS WHEN WORKING ON ACTIVITIES THAT INVOLVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND BASIC MATH CONCEPTS. ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASS ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE SAME CURRICULUM MATERIAL AS OTHER MATH CLASSES AND THE TEACHERS ORGANIZE THE ACTIVITIES AND TIME THE STUDENT SPENDS WITH THE MENTOR. IN 2012, THERE WERE 80 KIDS AND 30 VOLUNTEERS. SMART ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAMS TO ASSIST SECONDARY STUDENTS TAIN IN COMPETING IN A VARIETY OF SCIENCE EVENTS IN MARCH. THE MENTORS HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE AND SHARE IT TO HELP OTHERS APPRECIATE STEMS. THE VOLUNTEER MENTORS COME FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS WITH THE MAJORITY OF THEM EMPLOYED BY TWO LOCAL CHEMICAL COMPANIES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 META4 STRIVES TO DEVELOP LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO MEET SCHOOLS NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF RESEARCH BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
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META4 INC
EIN: 27-0727587
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DARCY MCMAHON  
CHRISTINE BRILLHART  
EIJA PILNIK