Osho Academy Inc
To present and explain the teachings, guidance, and religious philosophy of osho and/or about osho.
Osho Academy Inc at a glance
In short: Osho Academy Inc gave $60K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,000
- +172.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,375
- -99.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Osho Academy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Transition House ($15K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $60K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transition House Santa Barbara, CA | Distribute excess funds to qualified organizations whose mission osho would support | $15,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Distribute excess funds to qualified organizations whose mission osho would support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Distribute excess funds to qualified organizations whose mission osho would support | $15,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Distribute excess funds to qualified organizations whose mission osho would support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,375 | $-96,043 | $394,459 | $60,000 | 4 | $-99,178 |
| 2022 | $554,866 | $73,627 | $565,316 | $22,000 | Total only | $9,429 |
| 2021 | $1,024,064 | $128,939 | $496,852 | — | — | $964 |
| 2020 | $1,387,631 | $124,397 | $451,362 | — | — | $1,805 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Osho Academy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Osho Academy Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Osho Academy Inc is led by John Wally, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Wally
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $86K (2023)
Martina Kuhl
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$16K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Henning Ansorg
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Kresge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $86K (2023)
Ornella Faccin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $86K, to John Wally (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Osho Academy Inc
How much does Osho Academy Inc give each year?
Osho Academy Inc gave $60K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $22K in grants paid.
What is Osho Academy Inc's typical grant size?
Osho Academy Inc's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Osho Academy Inc give grants?
Osho Academy Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants).
Does Osho Academy Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Osho Academy Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Osho Academy Inc?
Osho Academy Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Osho Academy Inc?
Osho Academy Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Osho Academy Inc's EIN?
Osho Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0760237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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