2026-05-23T10:34:45-06:00 2025-12-31 JEFFREY L OTT CPA 1603 RIDGE POINT DR BOUNTIFUL UT 84010 990 2025-01-01 050604202 CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION % TAMIKA CATCHINGS CATC 3173314442 PO BOX 53557 Indianapolis IN 46253 TAMIKA CATCHINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8017265449 2026-05-23 false JEFFREY L OTT P00435473 8017265449 2026-05-23 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 306097 false X X 2004 IN CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH IN THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA AREA IN THE FORM OF YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY, FITNESS AND MENTORING. 13 13 0 100 0 0 255623 306097 0 -27865 0 0 227758 306097 0 0 70326 0 0 0 157432 244078 227758 244078 62019 671161 708180 25000 0 646161 708180 CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH IN THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA AREA IN THE FORM OF YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY, FITNESS AND MENTORING. 226935 All Other Programs - Other various progams administered by Catch the Stars Foundation, designed to elevate, educate and assist youth in inter cities. 4750 3000 1750 Communi-Tea Book Club The first Catch the Stars Reading Corner was opened in August of 2006 at the Christel House Academy. The premise for this project is to provide a program that will encourage youth to read by providing books, as well as a comfortable and fun environment to read in. The foundation hopes to provide several reading locations throughout the Indianapolis area in the coming years. The second Reading Corner was opened in June of 2007 via a partnership with Indy Parks and is located at Brookside Park Family Center on the East Side of Indianapolis. The third Reading Corner opened at Riley Childrens Hospital in September of 2016. Currently, the foundation runs a FREE bookshelf located at Teas Me Community Caf in partnership with The Indy Learning Team. Over 5,000 new books were distributed in 2025. Community Book and Toys Giveaway - Catch the Stars partnered with Pacer Sports & Entertainment and Dicks SPorting Goods to distribute free books and toys to local families. Over 1000 toys and 40 pairs of shoes were distributed in 2025. Program expenses include ALL expenses for ALL progroms, summarized in this line. 4500 5000 500 Catch the Stars Scholar Athlete Program The Catch the Stars Foundation Scholar Athlete and scholarships were designed to recognize and honor Indianapolis area students who participate in athletics, while at the same time, excel in academics and community service. One male and one female Scholarship winner is awarded a four-year renewable $5,000 (valued at $20,000) each to an educational institution of their choice. Community Stars receive $2,500 four-year renewable scholarship (valued at $10,000). Catch the Stars has given over one million in scholarships since this programs inception. Back to School Celebration For the past 20 years, the Catch the Stars Foundation has hosted this fun-filled outreach program to get local youth motivated and excited about the upcoming school year. Over 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were given to students, grades 1 12 at this years event. The event also includes free food, bounce houses, performances by local dance groups and a community fair. Catch the Stars Youth Holiday Basketball Camp This basketball camp is in its 24th and final year of the camp, during which, it has grown to become a well-respected youth basketball camp in the Indianapolis area. Since 2001, Over 12,000 Indianapolis area youth have learned basketball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and goal setting through their participation to date. 236185 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 0 false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 true false false false false false false true true false false true false false false true true false IN X TAUJA CATCHINGS 3173314442 PO BOX 53557 Indianapolis IN 46253 JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR 10.00 0.00 X 6000 0 0 PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS PT SPONSOR CONTRACTOR 10.00 0.00 X X 6000 0 0 VON WATTS MARKETING CONTRACTOR 5.00 0.00 X 4800 0 0 TAUJA CATCHINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 REGGAN MELSON PT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMIKA D CATCHINGS FOUNDER 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JERMAL SYLVESTER BOARD MEMBER - VICE PRESIDENT 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tim Fry BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 EMILY CROSS BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDWARD ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER DARBY BOARD MEMBERVICE PRESIDENT 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PEGGY SHEPARD BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 16800 0 0 0 false false false 10000 296097 306097 0 306097 0 0 0 7058 7058 835 835 ADMIN RELATED EXPENSES 236185 236185 244078 236185 7893 0 66049 86825 605112 621355 671161 708180 25000 25000 0 X 40239 605922 708180 646161 708180 671161 708180 62019 0 X true X false true X 343198 67581 223314 227758 306097 1167948 343198 67581 223314 227758 306097 1167948 0 0 0 0 0 0 1167948 343198 67581 223314 227758 306097 1167948 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Tamika Catchings (Founder) is the sister of Tauja Catching (Executive Director). Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b The governing body of Catch the Stars Foundation does make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 2025 and all years. Any interested party need only make a written request to see any of the above listed information and that information will be mailed or emailed to the requestor. During 2025, no requests to see the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were received. Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a The governing body of Catch the Stars Foundation does make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 2025 and all years. Any interested party need only make a written request to see any of the above listed information and that information will be mailed or emailed to the requestor. During 2025, no requests to see the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were received. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Executive Director of Catch the Stars Foundation, Tauja Catchings, has worked closely with the CPA, Jeffrey L. Ott, in preparing, reviewing and perfecting the 2025 990 Return of Exempt Organization. The 2025 990 Return of Exempt Organization was reviewed prior to filing by the governing councils of Catch the Stars Foundation. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS WERE COMPENSATED AS VENDORS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AT A VERY CONSERVATIVE AMOUNT THAT REFLECTS THE STANDARD RATE OF PAYMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES. INDIVIDUALS PAID AND AMOUNTS PAID ARE LISTED ON FORM 990, PAGE 7. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS WERE COMPENSATED AS VENDORS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AT A VERY CONSERVATIVE AMOUNT THAT REFLECTS THE STANDARD RATE OF PAYMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES. INDIVIDUALS PAID AND AMOUNTS PAID ARE LISTED ON FORM 990, PAGE 7. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The governing body of Catch the Stars Foundation does make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 2025 and all years. Any interested party need only make a written request to see any of the above listed information and that information will be mailed or emailed to the requestor. During 2025, no requests to see the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were received. The Executive Director of Catch the Stars Foundation, Tauja Catchings, has worked closely with the CPA, Jeffrey L. Ott, in preparing, reviewing and perfecting the 2024 990 Return of Exempt Organization. The 2025 990 Return of Exempt Organization was reviewed prior to filing by the governing councils.