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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 168,965 | 388,286 | 388,544 | 261,521 | 205,204 | 1,412,520 |
| 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 | 168,965 | 388,286 | 388,544 | 261,521 | 205,204 | 1,412,520 |
| 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) .. | 508,424 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 904,096 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 168,965 | 388,286 | 388,544 | 261,521 | 205,204 | 1,412,520 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,920 | 2,237 | 2,534 | 2,330 | 1,443 | 10,464 |
| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 1,422,984 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS, SPONSORS, AND CHAPTERS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS. EACH SUMMER, THE FOUNDATION HOLDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION DURING WHICH MEMBERS SPEND FOUR DAYS COMPETING FOR THE HIGHEST SCORES ON MATH TESTS, PRACTICING THEIR PUBLIC SPEAKING AND TEACHING SKILLS VIA MATH "CHALK TALKS", ATTENDING MATH SPEAKER SESSIONS, NETWORKING WITH OTHER MEMBERS AND MATHEMATICIANS, AND TAKING A FIELD TRIP TO A LOCAL ATTRACTION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | ANNUAL CONVENTION - TYPICALLY, EVERY JULY, AROUND 700 MU ALPHA THETA MEMBERS, SPONSORS, AND CHAPERONES MEET FOR FIVE DAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THREE ROUNDS OF MATHEMATICS TOPIC TESTS INCLUDING: ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, LIMITS/DERIVATIVES, STATISTICS, NUMBER THEORY, AND MANY OTHERS. STUDENTS TAKE INDIVIDUAL TESTS OVER MULTIPLE MATH TOPICS. THERE ARE TEAM MATH CONTESTS, SPEED AND MENTAL MATH TESTS, AND A MATH-THEMED POSTER DESIGN CONTEST. SOME STUDENTS PREPARE A MATH "CHALK TALK" TO PRESENT TO AN AUDIENCE ON A SELECTED MATH TOPIC. STUDENTS ATTEND SPEAKER SESSIONS PRESENTED BY MATHEMATICIANS. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION ALLOWS STUDENTS WHO LOVE MATH TO INTERACT WITH LIKE-MINDED PEERS. MANY OF THE PARTICPANTS AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION CONTINUE TO STUDY MATHEMATICS IN COLLEGE DUE TO AN ENJOYMENT OF MATH FOSTERED IN PART BY PARTICIPATING IN MU ALPHA THETA COMPETITIONS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | SUPPORT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL & TWO-YEAR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETYS MISSION - THE MU ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HELPED TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF MU ALPHA THETA BY FUNDING GRANTS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ITS MEMBERS, SPONSORS (TEACHERS), AND CHAPTERS. THESE GRANTS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS RELIEVED SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF ATTENDING COLLEGE FOR MEMBERS, HELPED NEW TEACHERS PURCHASE MATH SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS SO THEY COULD CONFER THE ENJOYMENT OF MATHEMATICS ON THEIR STUDENTS, AND FUNDED RECOGNITION AWARDS TO SUPERIOR SPONSORS AND THEIR SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE HONOR CORDS, STOLES, AND TASSELS THAT IN TURN GENERATE INCOME FOR THE FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. SUPPLIES THAT WERE DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION WERE PROVIDED TO MU ALPHA THETA CHAPTERS AND MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS & PRIZES - ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDED 18 SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING MU ALPHA THETA GRADUATING SENIORS IN 2021. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO WERE JUDGED TO BE OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICS STUDENTS AND WHO HAVE SHOWN LOYALTY AND ENTHUSIASTIC DEDICATION TO THEIR MU ALPHA THETA CHAPTERS WITH EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN MATHEMATICS. THE TOP AWARDEES RECEIVED 5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS. ALL OTHER RECIPIENTS RECEIVED 4,000 SCHOLARSHIPS. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENTS' COLLEGES TO HELP PAY FOR TUITION AND FEES OR WERE AWARDED AS CASH STIPENDS TO THE STUDENTS. AWARDS - THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GAVE AWARDS TO OUTSTANDING CHAPTERS, SPONSORS, AND STUDENTS. SPONSOR RECEIVED A 1,000 CASH AWARD FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE. ONE AWARD OF 2,500 WAS PRESENTED TO A MEMBER WHO IS STUDYING TO BECOME A MATHEMATICS EDUCATOR. FOUR TEACHERS IN THEIR FIRST TWO YEARS OF TEACHING WERE AWARDED A TOTAL OF 5,600 TO ADVANCE THEIR TEACHING. |
| 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. |
| 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 TREASURER. AFTER THE FORMS ARE COMPLETED, THE GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS REVIEW ALL FORMS AT A GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING. ANY ITEM OF CONCERN IS DISCUSSED AT THAT MEETING. CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. WHEN THE FORMS MEET WITH THE APPROVAL OF ALL MEMBERS, THERE IS A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RETURNS AND FILE THESE WITH THE IRS. |
| 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. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE ONLY SALARIED OFFICER. HER SALARY WAS INITIALLY DETERMINED BY THE 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. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS NATIONAL CONSTITUTION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND OTHER GOVERNANCE POLICIES AVAILABLE AT ITS WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE. |
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