Krishnamurti Foundation of America
The foundation operates an educational institution (oak grove school) and operates the krishnamurti center which conducts seminars, and engages in the publication and distribution of books, films, and recordings promulgating the teachings of j. Krishnamurti.
Krishnamurti Foundation of America at a glance
In short: Krishnamurti Foundation of America gave $445K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $223K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $445,374
- +89.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $222,687
- +89.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $222,687
- Total assets
- $24,252,027
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Who Krishnamurti Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oak Grove School LLC ($279K). Together the top 2 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2023) to $445K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove School LLC Ojai, CA | Education | $279,203 |
| Krishnamurti Center LLC Ojai, CA | Education | $166,171 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,252,027 | $1,328,315 | $1,047,526 | $445,374 | 2 | $65,543 |
| 2024 | $23,113,448 | $684,973 | $839,876 | $235,000 | 2 | $37,098 |
| 2023 | $22,568,932 | $1,776,663 | $812,047 | $235,000 | 2 | $226,729 |
| 2022 | $25,329,739 | $9,480,421 | $8,314,095 | — | — | $1,294,099 |
| 2021 | $25,853,559 | $8,539,779 | $7,019,545 | — | — | $176,886 |
| 2020 | $22,733,615 | $8,821,741 | $6,646,423 | — | — | $89,192 |
About Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
Krishnamurti Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ojai, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $445K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Krishnamurti Foundation of America is led by Jaap Jacob Sluijter, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jaap Jacob Sluijter
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $102K (2025)
Theresa Bulla Richards
Co-Board Chair
Trustee → Co-Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Fischer
Co-Board Chair
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Co-Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Tolbert
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hesli
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabindra Singh
Trustee
Co-Board Chair & Secretary → Co-Board Chair, 2024
Co-Board Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frode Steen
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Fisher
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Gray
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rodriguez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Aspin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pathik Wadhwa
Board Secretary
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Francis Steen (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tara Hahn (2020–2023) — Business Manager
- Former: Jacob Sluijter (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Lee (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Theresa Bulla-Richards (2023) — Co-Board Chair
- Former: Jodi Grass (2020–2022) — Head of School
- Former: Leone Webster (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Re Mark Lee (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Torres (2020–2022) — Business Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $102K, to Jaap Jacob Sluijter (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about Krishnamurti Foundation of America
How much does Krishnamurti Foundation of America give each year?
Krishnamurti Foundation of America gave $445K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $235K across 2 grants.
How large is Krishnamurti Foundation of America?
Krishnamurti Foundation of America reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Krishnamurti Foundation of America?
Krishnamurti Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ojai, CA. It holds $24.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Krishnamurti Foundation of America operate?
Krishnamurti Foundation of America has awarded grants in California.
What is Krishnamurti Foundation of America's EIN?
Krishnamurti Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7018406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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