2025-08-01T19:06:42-04:00 2024-12-31 JEFFREY L OTT CPA 1603 RIDGE POINT DR BOUNTIFUL UT 84010 990 2024-01-01 050604202 CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION % TAUJA CATCHINGS CATC 3173314442 PO BOX 53557 Indianapolis IN 46253 TAUJA CATCHINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8017265449 2025-07-15 false true JEFFREY L OTT P00435473 8017265449 2025-08-01 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 227758 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 -27865 0 255623 255623 0 -27865 -27865 0 227758 227758 0 0 70326 0 0 0 157432 313785 227758 313785 -86027 709689 648662 25000 709689 623662 CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH IN THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA AREA IN THE FORM OF YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY, FITNESS AND MENTORING. false false 136379 5000 10500 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. Catch the Stars has given over $850,000 in scholarships since this programs inception. Back to School Celebration For the past 19 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 23RD year of the camp, during which, it has grown to become a well-respected youth basketball camp in the Indianapolis area. Since 2001, Over 9,000 Indianapolis area youth have learned basketball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and goal setting through their participation to date. Shoot for the Stars 6-week Virtual Youth Development program that integrates fitness and leadership skills. The purpose of this program is to encourage boys & girls, ages 8 16, to lead healthy lifestyles, have positive attitudes, set goals and become more active in the community. A strong component of this program will be helping participants to understand and appreciate their self-worth, while also pushing the importance of leadership and leading healthy lifestyles. 4750 5000 250 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 2024. 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 2024. Program expenses include ALL expenses for ALL progroms, summarized in this line. 141129 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 4 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 TAUJA CATCHINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 48327 0 0 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 BRANSON DAO PAID INTERNSHIP 10.00 0.00 X 5000 0 0 VON WATTS MARKETING CONTRACTOR 5.00 0.00 X 4800 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 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 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 70127 0 0 0 false false false 10000 245623 255623 -27865 -27865 -27865 -27865 0 227758 0 -27865 0 30691 30691 835 835 ADMIN RELATED EXPENSES 282259 141129 141130 313785 141129 172656 0 49211 66049 660478 582613 709689 648662 25000 0 25000 X 709689 623662 709689 623662 709689 648662 -86027 0 X true X false true X 372118 343198 67581 223314 227758 1233969 372118 343198 67581 223314 227758 1233969 0 0 0 0 0 0 1233969 372118 343198 67581 223314 227758 1233969 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 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 990 Return of Exempt Organization. The 2024 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 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 990 Return of Exempt Organization was reviewed prior to filing by the governing councils.