OSCHOLA

Advancing learning, research, and academic integrity

OSCHOLA is a new California nonprofit. We plan to offer educational programs, make grants, and partner with other nonprofits so that students and educators can learn, do research, and work with integrity.

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Founded 2026
Incorporated in California as a nonprofit public benefit corporation
501(c)(3)
Public charity recognized by the IRS
Tax-deductible
Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law

Our mission

OSCHOLA exists to promote learning, research, and academic integrity among students and educators.

Three ideas in our name guide the work ahead.

  • Curiosity

    Good learning starts with real questions. We want students to have the room and the guidance to pursue them.

  • Honesty

    Academic integrity is the foundation of trustworthy research and of an education that means something.

  • Opportunity

    Learning and research should be open to more students and educators, not just a few.

What we're building

OSCHOLA was founded in 2026, and our first programs are taking shape. We plan to work in three areas.

  • Educational programs

    Programs and activities that help students and educators learn, do research, and uphold academic integrity.

  • Grants and direct aid

    Grants and direct aid that support students and educators.

  • Nonprofit partnerships

    Joint work with other nonprofits to serve the public good and meet community needs in education.

We'll post details and ways to take part here as each program opens.

Our first year

What we've done so far, and what comes next.

  1. Incorporated in California

    OSCHOLA was formed as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

  2. Recognized by the IRS

    The IRS determined that OSCHOLA is a 501(c)(3) public charity, effective January 1, 2026.

  3. California tax exemption confirmed

    The California Franchise Tax Board acknowledged OSCHOLA's state tax-exempt status.

Get involved

We're just getting started, which makes this a good time to help shape what comes next.

  • Students and educators

    Tell us what would help you learn, teach, or do research. It will help us plan our first programs.

    Tell us what you need

  • Nonprofits

    If your organization shares our mission, we'd like to hear from you.

    Write to us about partnering

  • Supporters

    Gifts will help us launch our first programs.

    See how to give

Transparency

Our legal and tax status, in one place.

Legal name
OSCHOLA
Entity type
California nonprofit public benefit corporation
California Secretary of State file no.
B20250440170 (incorporated January 1, 2026)
EIN
41-3703888
Federal tax status
501(c)(3) public charity, section 509(a)(2)
IRS determination
Issued February 5, 2026; exemption effective January 1, 2026
California tax status
Exempt under Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701d, effective January 1, 2026; Franchise Tax Board acknowledgment issued October 13, 2026
California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Initial registration form (Form CT-1) signed in October 2026. The registration number will be posted here when the Registry assigns it.
Fiscal year
January 1 to December 31

Public documents

IRS determination letter (PDF, scanned image)

In summary, the letter states that OSCHOLA is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that it is a public charity under section 509(a)(2), and that contributions to it are deductible, effective January 1, 2026.

Our application for federal tax exemption is available on request. Our annual returns (Form 990 series) will be available on request once they are filed; the first, covering 2026, is due in May 2027.

To request a document or financial information, use the contact form or write to our mailing address.

Contact

We welcome questions about our plans, partnering, and giving. Use the form, or write to us by mail.

OSCHOLA
17890 Castleton St Ste 115
City of Industry, CA 91748

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