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
MATH FOR AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
20-0651886
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?
......................
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
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.") ....
8,351,362
12,766,170
26,461,128
15,540,872
15,984,060
79,103,592
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
8,351,362
12,766,170
26,461,128
15,540,872
15,984,060
79,103,592
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)..
54,153,309
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
24,950,283
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..
8,351,362
12,766,170
26,461,128
15,540,872
15,984,060
79,103,592
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
8,909
1,249
44,358
131,679
76,275
262,470
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
146,311
135,180
43,400
37,800
38,500
401,191
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
79,767,253
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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
31.279 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
21.934 %
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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
Page 4
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
The mission of Math for America is to improve mathematics education in US public secondary schools by recruiting, training and retaining outstanding mathematics teachers. Its goal is to increase the number of mathematically talented individuals entering teaching and to support those outstanding mathematics teachers already in the classroom. U.S. students rank poorly in proficiency on both domestic and international math exams, a problem that could cost the country significantly as it tries to compete in an-ever global world. U.S. students fall behind 31 countries in math proficiency. Although math performance levels among countries that ranked 23 to 31 aren't significantly different from that of the U. S., 22 countries outperform the U. S. in the number of students reaching math proficiency. In six countries-plus Shanghai and Hong Kong-a majority of students performed at the proficient level, while in the U.S., less than one-third did. The consequences of these poor testing results have impacted the U.S. economy as firms are experiencing shortages of technically skilled workers and outsourcing professional-level work to workers abroad. Student performance on math tests is closely related to long-term economic productivity growth; if the U.S. could increase its proficiency levels, it would enjoy an increase in its GDP growth. Math for America's vision is to dramatically change mathematics and science education over the next decade throughout America in order to keep our country competitive. Math for America relies upon the generosity of public donors to continue its important work. Historically, the organization has received large donations from a single benefactor, but the organization's goal is to diminish its reliance upon this model and expand its fundraising reach into the public sector. In recent years, the United States economy has suffered through a recession that has impacted all segments of the corporate and not-for-profit world. As individuals struggle to retain their jobs, pay their mortgages, and put food on their tables, the ability to support local charities has been significantly hampered. This has impacted all charities' ability to raise funds, to solicit contributions and to generate revenues to undertake exempt programs. Math for America is fortunate to have weathered the difficult economic times, but the consequence has been a less-than-optimal ability to raise funds from the public. Math for America understands the need to meet the public support test. To that end, it is continually attempting to generate new sources of fundraising, both through broad donor appeals, targeted solicitations, and special events. Internal Revenue Code Regulation 1.170A-9T lists several criteria which indicate facts and circumstances supporting an organization's continued public charity status despite not meeting the 33 1/3 support test. Those criteria are as follows: 1. Attraction of public support - in the past few years, Math for America has sought to expand its fundraising capabilities in order to generate greater public support. These activities target prospective donors who support the mission and programs of the organization. Math for America's efforts to expand its donor base has largely succeeded as the organization's public support percentage has increased dramatically from 21% to 31%. The organization anticipates this percentage will continue to increase and, perhaps, exceed 33 1/3% next year. 2. Percentage of financial support - Math for America's public support percentage exceeds 31%. The higher the percentage of support above the 10 percent requirement of paragraph (f)(3)(i) of 1.170A-9T, the lesser will be the burden of establishing the publicly supported nature of the organization through other factors described in paragraph (f)(3), while the lower the percentage, the greater will be the burden. Math for America's support percentage is low because it receives a high percentage of its total support from a small class of donors. The organization is attempting to change this. 3. Sources of Support - Math for America's primary sources of contribution revenue must evolve. Due to tough economic times, the amount of these donations has been significantly reduced. As the economy rebounds, the hope is that Math for America will see an increase in funding. 4. Representative Governing Body - Math for America has a governing body that is broadly represented by members of the community. Each of these factors are significant positive evidence of Math for America's publicly supported nature. Math for America is currently seeking to increase the amount of donations it receives from the public; if it is unable to generate additional sources of public support, the organization may opt to change its IRS status to that of a private foundation or perhaps to a supporting organization of another Section 501(c)(3) charity.
Math For America received an unusual grant of $13,500,000 in the year ending June 30, 2011. This grant has been excluded from the public support calculation. This grant was: 1. Attracted/Received because of an appreciation for Math For America's mission. 2. Unusual and unexpected because of the amount, and 3. Large enough to endanger the organization's status as normally meeting the 10% facts and circumstances test. This grant was a one-time grant that was received in the one fiscal year.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MATH FOR AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
20-0651886
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
Communications and Advocacy: Math for America promotes the importance of secondary teachers who know the subject they are teaching and who also are professionals in teaching. Much of this outreach effort is addressed at the national level, to encourage an expanded corps of highly-qualified mathematics and science teachers throughout the nation and not merely in MfA related programs. Recruitment and Selection: Math for America recruits talented individuals to apply for the Fellowship programs. THE Recruitment and Selection process consists of attending campus recruitment events, advertising, processing applications and conducting interview sessions.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
Board of Trustees members, James Simons and Neil Chriss have a business relationship.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
Math For America's Form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowned accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Trustees for discussion and comment at a board meeting. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its electronic filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12
In recognition of the increased disclosure requirements of the new Form 990, Math For America instituted a conflict of interest policy organization-wide that was communicated to all employees. Math for America requested that all employees (especially officers, directors and trustees) comply with the requirements of the conflict of interest policy and disclose immediately any potential conflicts. Additionally, Math for America distributed an annual questionnaire to be completed by all of its officers, directors and key employees. This questionnaire is completed on an annual basis. The questionnaire requires the respondent to disclose any family and/or business relationships with other Math for America personnel. The Organization monitors compliance with the distributed questionnaire and follows-up on any potential conflicts. Math for America has received responses from all individuals listed on Part VII of this Form 990 and determined that there was only one business relationship to be disclosed on the Form 990. (Please see response to Part VI, Line 2).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
Math for America undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official and all of the officers and key employees of the organization is reasonable given the market in which it operates. In relevant part, the Board of Directors has established a Finance Committee (a sub-set of the Executive Committee) of independent persons that have no personal interest in the proposed compensation agreement. The terms of the compensation package to the President are memorialized in a written employment contract that is in force for a term of three years.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
The taxpayer makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.