Frequently Asked Questions
General Information & Mission:
Q: What is Cats That Care's mission?
A: Our mission is to use basketball as a bridge to connect, develop, and protect the youth of Memphis.
Q: What is your organization's 501(c)(3) status?
A: Cats That Care 501(c)(3) status is active, compliant, and up to date.
Q: What are your organization's main areas of focus?
A: We focus on the disadvantaged children of Memphis from all communities and walks of life.
Q: Where is your organization located?
A: There is no physical address for Cats That Care. We operate out of and focus on Memphis, Tennessee.
Q: How is your organization structured (e.g., board of directors, staff)?
A: We have a board of directors that consists of our President, Vice President, and Secretary. Our President handles the day-to-day operations of Cats That Care.
Q: What are your organization's goals, and how do you measure success?
A: Our goal is to connect children with other children from similar backgrounds and create a community and environment where they feel comfortable playing and learning a sport they love, can develop positive habits and characteristics for the future, and feel safe from violence and judgment. We measure success by tracking the number of children who attend our N THE STREETS Basketball Camp Series and express interest in The Memphis Ghost Cats Basketball Club. Those numbers directly represent the number of children we have positively impacted. Every number accounts for one child who is not on the streets for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks out of the summer. It represents a child who has been given a purpose, a team, and even a family. The more children we impact, the more successful we are.
Q: What makes your organization unique?
A: Cats That Care is unique because we are not only here to protect children by keeping them off the streets and filling their idle time, but we are also developing elite-level athletes, fostering safe environments to learn the game of basketball, and offering opportunities to children they otherwise could not afford. We are creating core memories for children using the game of basketball as the vehicle.
Donations & Finances:
Q: How can I donate?
A: You can donate directly through this website. We accept Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, and Virtual Checks.
Q: Are donations tax-deductible?
A: Yes! Donations to Cats That Care are 100% tax-deductible thanks to our 501(c)(3) status.
Q: Where does my donation go?
A: That depends. We give you the option to earmark your donation for any 1 of 3 programs and initiatives exclusively. If you choose not to select a specific program or initiative, you can still donate to Cats That Care, and your donation will be divided among all 3.
Q: What percentage of donations go to programs vs. overhead?
A: Programs - 85% / Overhead - 15%
Q: What is your organization's tax ID number?
A: Our tax ID number is 39-3638559.
Q: Do you accept donations from outside the US?
A: Yes! We do accept donations from outside the US.
