Nonprofit · EIN 05-0604202
CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $306,097 | $244,078 | $62,019 | $708,180 | $0 | $708,180 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $227,758 | $313,785 | -$86,027 | $648,662 | $25,000 | $623,662 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $233,314 | $245,866 | -$12,552 | $709,689 | $0 | $709,689 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $67,581 | $205,845 | -$138,264 | $722,241 | $0 | $722,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $306,097
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,058
- Program services (functional)
- $236,185
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $671,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $708,180
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $708,180
- Gross receipts
- $306,097
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP | PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $6,000 |
| PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS | PT SPONSOR CONTRACTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $6,000 |
| VON WATTS | MARKETING CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $4,800 |
| TAUJA CATCHINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| REGGAN MELSON | PT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TAMIKA D CATCHINGS | FOUNDER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JERMAL SYLVESTER | BOARD MEMBER - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tim Fry | BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DARBY | BOARD MEMBERVICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PEGGY SHEPARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAUJA CATCHINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,327 |
| JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP | PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $6,000 |
| PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS | PT SPONSOR CONTRACTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $6,000 |
| BRANSON DAO | PAID INTERNSHIP Trustee or director | 10 | $5,000 |
| VON WATTS | MARKETING CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $4,800 |
| REGGAN MELSON | PT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TAMIKA D CATCHINGS | FOUNDER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DARBY | BOARD MEMBERVICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PEGGY SHEPARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JERMAL SYLVESTER | BOARD MEMBER - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tim Fry | BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAUJA CATCHINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,327 |
| JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP | PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $6,000 |
| BRANSON DAO | PAID INTERNSHIP Trustee or director | 10 | $5,000 |
| VON WATTS | MARKETING CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $4,800 |
| REGGAN MELSON | PT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $1,000 |
| EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PEGGY SHEPARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DARBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JERMAL SYLVESTER | BOARD MEMBER - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JAY SMALE | BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DASHELLE BLADES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAUJA CATCHINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,327 |
| JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP | PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $6,000 |
| REGGAN MELSON | PT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $6,000 |
| BRANSON DAO | PAID INTERNSHIP Trustee or director | 10 | $5,000 |
| VON WATTS | MARKETING CONTRACTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $4,320 |
| EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MADISON SCHROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JERMAL SYLVESTER | BOARD MEMBER - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| HALEY SCHROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DASHELLE BLADES | BOARD MEMBER - TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7013 CORPORATE CIR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278-1959
- In care of
- % TAMIKA CATCHINGS
- Signed the 990
- TAMIKA CATCHINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (317) 331-4442
- Return prepared by
- JEFFREY L OTT CPA
Mission
CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH IN THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA AREA IN THE FORM OF YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY, FITNESS AND MENTORING.
Program accomplishments
- All Other Programs - Other various progams administered by Catch the Stars Foundation, designed to elevate, educate and assist youth in inter cities.Expenses $226,935
- 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.Expenses $4,750 · grants $3,000 · revenue $1,750
- 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.Expenses $4,500 · grants $5,000 · revenue $500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0604202
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $708,180
- Income (IRS master file)
- $306,097
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $306,097 | $244,078 | $708,180 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $227,758 | $313,785 | $648,662 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $233,314 | $245,866 | $709,689 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $67,581 | $205,845 | $722,241 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0604202).
Questions about CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC is 05-0604202.
- Is CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (JOSHUA MANAGEMENT GROUP, PT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTOR).
- How much revenue does CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $306,097, expenses of $244,078 and total assets of $708,180 at year end.
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