National High School & Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society

Organization Overview

National High School & Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, operating under the name Mu Alpha Theta, is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 1967. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mu Alpha Theta is a 501(c)(7) and as such, is described as a "Social and Recreational Club" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Mu Alpha Theta generated $680.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $554.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MU ALPHA THETA PROMOTES THE ENJOYMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP OF MATHEMATICS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND TWO-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS BY PROVIDING MATH-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO ITS MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS SO THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN MATH COMPETITIONS AND PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF MATHEMATICS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO MATHEMATICALLY TALENTED MEMBERS TO HELP REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF ATTENDING MATH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND OUR CONVENTION. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MULTIPLE FREE MATHEMATICS COMPETITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, MU ALPHA THETA PROVIDES FREE GRAPHING CALCULATORS, ASSORTED MERCHANDISE, AND MATH-RELATED ITEMS AS PRIZES TO ITS CHAPTERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS - IN 2022, MU ALPHA THETA SUPPORTED 8 MEMBERS WITH SUMMER STUDY GRANTS. THESE SUMMER GRANTS PROVIDED UP TO 2,000 PER RECIPIENT IN TUITION FUNDING AND TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES. THE SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS OUR MEMBERS ATTENDED WERE INTENDED FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WERE COMPRISED OF HIGHER-LEVEL MATHEMATICS COURSES, INCLUDING ABSTRACT AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS TOPICS. SOME PROGRAMS OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO DO INDEPENDENT RESEARCH USING MATHEMATICS AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS CHAPTERS WITH 1 CHAPTER GRANT OF 1,000 AND 6 COMPETITION GRANTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVED ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING A NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP TO THE


MU ALPHA THETA, THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND TWO-YEAR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY, CONTINUED TO SUPPORT SEVERAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITIONS. STUDENTS WHO COMPETE IN MATHEMATICS COMPETITIONS OFTEN ENJOY MATHEMATICS AND PURSUE THE TOPIC AT HIGHER LEVELS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE PURSUING A MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION CAREER. THE LOG1 CONTEST, ROCKET CITY MATH LEAGUE COMPETITION, AND MATHEMATICAL MINUTES VIDEO CONTEST SERVED MORE THAN 4,000 PARTICIPANTS IN THE U.S. AND IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THESE COMPETITIONS WERE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE ROCKET CITY MATH LEAGUE WAS OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE-SCHOOL THROUGH TWO-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS. PRIZES INCLUDED CERTIFICATES, TROPHIES, PLAQUES, MATHEMATICAL GAMES, AND PUZZLES. IN MU ALPHA THETA'S FREE MATH MINUTES VIDEO CONTEST, STUDENTS MADE FUN, EDUCATIONAL, SHORT VIDEOS TO TEACH MATH LESSONS TO OTHER STUDENTS. VIDEOS WERE SCORED ON THEIR ORIGINALITY, ACCURACY, AND "WOW" FACTOR. WINNERS' VIDEOS WERE POSTED ONLINE AND THEIR CHAPTERS WERE GIVEN CASH AWARDS. MU ALPHA THETA SUPPORTED THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION AND THE U.S. MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD TEAM BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PRIZES TO FINALISTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED PRIZES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 11 ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS' MATH COMPETITIONS. MU ALPHA THETA GAVE TI GRAPHING CALCULATORS TO CHAPTERS THAT REQUESTED THEM. RECEIVING CHAPTERS USED THE CALCULATORS AS PRIZES FOR THEIR MATH CONTESTS, AUCTIONED THE CALCULATORS FOR FUNDRAISERS, OR GAVE THEM AWAY AS AWARDS TO TALENTED CHAPTER MEMBERS. MU ALPHA THETA ALSO PROVIDED OTHER PRIZES TO CHAPTERS RUNNING MATH COMPETITIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.


MU ALPHA THETA PROVIDED AWARDS AT SCIENCE FAIRS AROUND THE COUNTRY FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVING MATHEMATICS ACCESSIBLE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. AT THE REGENERON INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, 6,000 IN AWARD MONEY WAS PRESENTED TO 5 STUDENTS WITH THE TOP MATHEMATICS PROJECTS AS DEEMED BY MU ALPHA THETA'S JUDGES. MU ALPHA THETA PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ITS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION THIS YEAR, INCLUDING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION. 500 MU ALPHA THETA MEMBERS AND SPONSORS (TEACHERS) ATTENDED THE 2023 NATIONAL CONVENTION. ATTENDEES MET FOR THREE DAYS TO TAKE TOPIC TESTS SUCH AS ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, LIMITS/DERIVATIVES, STATISTICS, NUMBER THEORY, AND MANY OTHERS, AND INDIVIDUAL TESTS ON MULTIPLE MATH TOPICS. THERE WERE TEAM MATH CONTESTS, SPEED AND MENTAL MATH TESTS, AND A MATH-THEMED POSTER DESIGN CONTEST. SOME STUDENTS PREPARED A MATH "CHALK TALK" ON A SELECTED MATH TOPIC TO PRESENT TO AN AUDIENCE BY ZOOM. STUDENTS ATTEND SPEAKER SESSIONS PRESENTED BY MATHEMATICIANS. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION ALLOWED STUDENTS WHO LOVE MATH TO INTERACT WITH LIKE-MINDED PEERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dana Wade
Executive Di
$88,701
Rob Snow
President
$0
Rita Ralph
Past Preside
$0
Dr John Albert
Treasurer
$0
Tom Clymer
Governor Reg
$0
Tonia Crow
Governor Reg
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$599,854
Investment income $16,348
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $768
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $62,885
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $680,387

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National High School & Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society has awarded $107,500 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRISSOM HIGH SCHOOL-MU ALPHA THETA

PURPOSE: ROCKET CITY MATH CON

$7,500

MU ALPHA THETA EDUCATIONAL FDN

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$100,000
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