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Krishnamurti Center LLC

EIN 84-4839432 · Ojai, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak10 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 224 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER, LLC IS THE KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER, LLC IS AS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER, LLC IS (I) TO OWN AND OPERATE THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER WHICH CONDUCTS SEMINARS, PROVIDES CONFERENCE ROOMS AND SHORT TERM STAYS FOR GUESTS, LONG TERM STAYS FOR SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS OF KRISHNAMURTI'S TEACHINGS, AND ENGAGE IN THE EDUCATION, PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, FILMS, AND RECORDINGS PROMULGATING THE TEACHINGS OF J. KRISHNAMURTI, (II) TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND (III) MAINTAIN AND OPERATE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER, LLC. THE ADDITIONAL GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER, LLC ARE TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN REAL AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATION

Income
$505,418
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
-35.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
31
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$74,737, director

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

Weak: 10 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 896% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 202% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 224 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $838,236 spent. THE KRISHNAMURTI CENTER LLC IS PART OF THE KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION OF AMERICA TRUST (KFA). THE KFA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DISSEMINATE AND PRESERVE THE TEACHINGS OF J.KRISHNAMURTI AND RUN SCHOOLS AND CENTERS BASED UPON THESE TEACHINGS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 May 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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