Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Macomb, Illinois, registered in 1994, with $1,981,514 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 43.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$832K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc: 7 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $787K (FY2014) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
26.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$832K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$832K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,981,514▲43.1% | $1,457,976▲4.6% | $832,497▲169% | $832,497▲161% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,384,585▲2.5% | $1,394,018▼3.8% | $308,959▼3.0% | $318,703▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,350,421▲8.3% | $1,449,782▲33.6% | $318,392▼23.8% | $326,555▼21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,246,382▲67.0% | $1,085,271▲31.8% | $417,752▲163% | $417,752▲57.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $746,425▲15.3% | $823,216▲19.3% | $158,637▼32.6% | $265,327▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $647,238▼15.4% | $690,271▼12.7% | $235,428▼15.5% | $235,428▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $765,217▲3.3% | $790,580▲7.3% | $278,461▼3.7% | $278,461▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $740,925▼3.7% | $737,095▼3.1% | $289,113▲1.3% | $289,113▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $769,675▲0.6% | $760,729▼2.2% | $285,283▲3.2% | $285,283▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $765,337▼2.8% | $777,535▲8.9% | $276,337▼4.2% | $276,337▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $787,389 | $713,781 | $288,535 | $288,535 | 990 |
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Data for Catch A Star Learning Centers Inc (EIN 36-3951260) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.