What Krishnamurti Foundation of America does

Krishnamurti Foundation of America (KFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969 in Ojai, California, dedicated to preserving and disseminating the philosophical and spiritual teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986). Its core mission is to make a 60+-year corpus of talks and discussions — more than 20 million words across 75+ books, 700+ audiocassettes, and 1,200+ videocassettes — accessible to global audiences through both digital channels and physical sites in Ojai.

KFA operates a multi-platform educational ecosystem. Digital products include the AI-powered Krishnamurti Portal (curating verified transcript excerpts enriched with video and audio, in prerelease beta), J. Krishnamurti Online (a fully searchable archive equivalent to ~200 books spanning 1933–1986), Krishnamurti Online Radio (24/7 ad-free broadcasting with interactive chat), The Immeasurable online magazine and podcast, and an Official YouTube channel. Physical assets include the Krishnamurti Center and Library at Pine Cottage, the 11-acre Krishnamurti Retreat (including Arya Vihara, Krishnamurti's former home), The Grove (a 2-acre sacred meditation space), and the Oak Grove School (pre-K to Grade 12, founded 1975, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026). The foundation is undertaking a Complete Teachings Digitization Project targeting an estimated 100TB of digital content.

KFA generates revenue primarily through tax-deductible donations, sales of books and media (300+ titles via store.kfa.org, including e-books), retreat accommodation fees, school tuition, and collaborative publishing through K Publications (a 2007 joint venture with the UK-based Krishnamurti Foundation Trust). The foundation coordinates with three sister foundations internationally (UK, India, Canada, Spain) and operates with a staff of 51–100. There is no public financial disclosure, and the organization has no institutional investors, private equity backing, or equity instruments.

Name

Krishnamurti Foundation of America

Legal name

Krishnamurti Foundation of America

Website

https://kfa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Krishnamurti Foundation of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1969 in Ojai, California, that preserves and disseminates J. Krishnamurti's teachings through an AI-powered portal, online archive, 24/7 radio, podcast, retreat, and pre-K-12 school, serving global spiritual seekers, educators, and donors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Non-profit Educational Foundation

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirituality & Personal Growth Publishing (Mindfulness, Contemplative, New Age) (MPAJAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Membership Communities with Learning (Community-Led Education) (MPACALAF), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD), Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL)

Keywords

• Non-profit education
• Philosophical teachings
• Meditation retreats
• Holistic schooling
• Spiritual inquiry

Headquarters

HQ city

Ojai

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, KFA relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from supporters. Monthly recurring donations and one-time gifts are accepted. Donations support preservation and dissemination of Krishnamurti's teachings.
2. Book and Media Sales: Sale of books, CDs, DVDs, audio and video tapes through the online bookstore (store.kfa.org). Over 300 titles available including self-published works and foreign language editions.
3. E-book Sales: Digital downloadable versions of Krishnamurti's works available through the online bookstore.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Krishnamurti Foundation of America preserves and disseminates the teachings of J. Krishnamurti through a multi-platform ecosystem spanning free digital archives, an AI-powered study portal, 24/7 online radio, podcasts, and a publishing program. It operates physical facilities including the Krishnamurti Center library, an 11-acre retreat, the Oak Grove School (pre-K to 12), and runs dialogue programs, retreats, and an annual gathering.

Product overview

The Krishnamurti Foundation of America operates a multi-platform educational ecosystem centered on preserving and disseminating the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. The core digital offerings include the AI-powered Krishnamurti Portal (providing curated transcript excerpts with video/audio), J. Krishnamurti Online (a 200-book equivalent searchable archive), The Immeasurable (online magazine with thematic videos), The Immeasurable Podcast, and 24/7 Krishnamurti Online Radio. Physical offerings include the Krishnamurti Center with its library, the Krishnamurti Retreat on 11 acres, The Grove meditation space, and the Oak Grove School (pre-K to 12). The Foundation also operates K Publications, publishing over 300 titles in multiple languages. Programs include Annual Gatherings, the Resident Scholar Program, and weekly dialogue sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krishnamurti Center: Study center and library dedicated to the study of Krishnamurti's teachings, located at Pine Cottage.
• Krishnamurti Retreat
• The Oak Grove School
• K Publications
• The Immeasurable
• J. Krishnamurti Online
• Krishnamurti Online Radio

Products and services

• Krishnamurti Portal AI-powered online portal providing curated excerpts from verified transcripts of Krishnamurti's talks and discussions, enriched with immersive video and audio recordings, for spiritual seekers and self-inquiry practitioners.
• The Immeasurable Online Magazine Online magazine exploring essential questions of existence through short thematic videos based on Krishnamurti's teachings, encouraging inquiry into reality, conditioning, and interconnectedness.
• The Immeasurable Podcast
• J. Krishnamurti Online
• Krishnamurti Online Radio
• The Life of Krishnamurti Online Exhibition
• Krishnamurti Center Study center dedicated to Krishnamurti's teachings, featuring an extensive library with books and audio/video materials, spaces for dialogue, and video viewing facilities.
• Krishnamurti Retreat
• The Grove (Oak Grove)
• Oak Grove School Pre-K to Grade 12 school in Ojai founded in 1975 by Krishnamurti, inspired by his educational philosophy emphasizing holistic learning and self-inquiry.
• K Publications Joint publishing venture with Krishnamurti Foundation Trust managing over 300 titles of books, CDs, DVDs, and foreign-language editions distributed via online bookstores and international book fairs.
• Annual Gathering
• Resident Scholar Program
• KFA Online Bookstore

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Krishnamurti Foundation Trust (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFA joined with Krishnamurti Foundation Trust in England in 2007 to initiate combined publishing and distribution plan under 'K Publications.' Together they send negotiating teams to major book fairs and distribute combined inventory of publications. Planning and implementing new collaborative publishing projects.
• Krishnamurti Foundation IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the four Krishnamurti Foundations network. Cooperate on digitization projects, publishing, and international programs.
• Krishnamurti Educational Centre (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of international Krishnamurti foundations network.
• Fundacion Krishnamurti Latinoamericana (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of international Krishnamurti foundations network for Latin American outreach.
• HarperCollinssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutside publisher contracted to produce and distribute select editions of Krishnamurti's books.
• Shambhala PublicationssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutside publisher contracted to produce and distribute select editions of Krishnamurti's books.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wisdom Publications: Non-profit publisher specializing in Buddhist and contemplative philosophy texts, including translations and academic works. Directly comparable to KFA's K Publications arm in mission-driven scholarly publishing.
• Esalen Institute: Non-profit educational retreat center focused on transformative personal inquiry, mindfulness, and humanistic psychology. Comparable to KFA's Krishnamurti Center and Retreat in offering residential contemplative programs.
• Foundation for Inner Peace: Non-profit publisher of A Course in Miracles, dedicated to disseminating a single teacher's spiritual/philosophical text. Comparable to KFA in mission, publishing model, and educational content distribution.
• Vedanta Society: Network of non-profit spiritual organizations that operate retreat centers, monasteries, schools, and publishing arms dedicated to a single teacher's (Swami Vivekananda's) lineage. Comparable to KFA in operating schools, retreats, and publishing for a philosophical/spiritual mission.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Non-profit educational retreat center offering workshops, professional development, and holistic learning programs. Comparable to KFA in delivering adult residential learning experiences and contemplative programming.
• Insight Meditation Society: Non-profit organization offering residential meditation retreats, teacher training, and Buddhist education. Comparable to KFA in operating residential retreat facilities and disseminating contemplative teachings to a global audience.
• Self-Realization Fellowship: Non-profit spiritual organization that preserves and disseminates the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Operates monastics/retreat centers, publishes books and lessons, and runs correspondence courses — directly comparable model to KFA for spiritual education and publishing.
• Krishnamurti Foundation Trust: UK-based sister organization that jointly operates K Publications with KFA, sharing publishing, distribution, and digitization initiatives. Operates Brockwood Park School and is the closest direct peer to KFA across mission, content, and operations.

Others

• Shambhala Publications: Independent publisher of contemplative, Buddhist, and holistic-living titles that already distributes select Krishnamurti editions for KFA. Relevant as a publishing partner and adjacent for-profit publisher of comparable content.

Broad incumbents

• Theosophical Society: Historic international non-profit organization for the study of philosophy, religion, and science. KFA founder Krishnamurti was raised within the Theosophical Society before renouncing the role of World Teacher; the organizations share philosophical lineage and publishing activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KrishnamurtiEducationalCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krishnamurti-foundation-of-america

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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