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Catch Global Foundation

EIN 46-5369024 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Champion child health by empowering educators with health education curriculum, training, and ongoing support to foster communities that thrive in mind, heart, and body.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
33
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$176,432, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 43 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. CATCH Physical & Mental Health Programs - In SchoolCATCH empowers PreK-12 educators by providing health education curriculum, professional development, and technical assistance to help every child embrace health promoting habits as a foundation for lifelong success. Working alongside our school and district partners, CATCH provides a range of programmatic offerings to meet the specific needs of a school campus, with programs that address health, nutrition, physical activity, substance misuse prevention, mental wellbeing, oral health and sun safety, emphasizing the interdependence of a child's physical, mental and emotional health. CATCH programs reach more than 4.3 million youth per year. For more details on our work in schools, see our annual report at catch.org/annual-report.
  2. $493,132 spent. CATCH Physical & Mental Health Programs - Out-of-School TimeHigh-quality out-of-school time programs help to support the positive development of a child's social and cognitive skills, while also promoting physical health and mental wellbeing. CATCH's out-of-school time nutrition and physical activity programs, CATCH Kids Club (CKC), deliver ageappropriate games and activities, instructional materials, video guides, and adaptations for inclusion of youth with physical and intellectual disabilities. Through CKC, CATCH is proud to offer programming in partnership with many YMCAs, JCCs, and Boys & Girls Clubs around the country.
  3. $230,446 spent. CATCH PE, Substance Misuse Prevention & Mental Health Programs - InternationalThrough our international programs, CATCH serves schools in low- to middle-income countries where students lack access to quality, evidence-based health education programming. CATCH focuses its efforts in Latin America, and has also completed successful pilot projects in Kenya and India, developing partnerships with national and regional Ministries and local schools. Integrated within the curriculum, training, and implementation of CATCH's PE program, CATCH also delivers movement-based mental wellness concepts through our international partners. CATCH also provides a locally-adapted version of its CATCH My Breath vaping prevention program in Canada through partnerships with universities and school boards.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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