OSCHOLA stands for Organization Supporting Curiosity, Honesty, and Opportunity in Learning and Academia.
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.
- 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.
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Curiosity
Good learning starts with real questions. We want students to have the room and the guidance to pursue them.
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Honesty
Academic integrity is the foundation of trustworthy research and of an education that means something.
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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.
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Educational programs
Programs and activities that help students and educators learn, do research, and uphold academic integrity.
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Grants and direct aid
Grants and direct aid that support students and educators.
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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.
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Incorporated in California
OSCHOLA was formed as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.
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Recognized by the IRS
The IRS determined that OSCHOLA is a 501(c)(3) public charity, effective January 1, 2026.
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California tax exemption confirmed
The California Franchise Tax Board acknowledged OSCHOLA's state tax-exempt status.
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Next
First programs
We're preparing our first programs and will share the details here.
Get involved
We're just getting started, which makes this a good time to help shape what comes next.
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Students and educators
Tell us what would help you learn, teach, or do research. It will help us plan our first programs.
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Nonprofits
If your organization shares our mission, we'd like to hear from you.
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Supporters
Gifts will help us launch our first programs.
See how to give
Support our work
Your gift will help us launch educational programs, grants, and direct aid that promote learning, research, and academic integrity among students and educators.
We do not accept gifts online yet. To ask about making a gift, send us a message.
Solicitation disclosure
Contributions are solicited by OSCHOLA, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, 17890 Castleton St Ste 115, City of Industry, CA 91748.
Contributions will be used to start and carry out OSCHOLA's educational programs, grants, and direct aid that promote learning, research, and academic integrity among students and educators.
OSCHOLA is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 41-3703888), effective January 1, 2026. OSCHOLA is also exempt from California franchise and income tax under Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701d, effective January 1, 2026. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution unless stated otherwise.
Financial information, including revenue and expenses, is available on request and will be provided within seven days. Send requests through the contact form on this page or by mail to the address above.
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.
OSCHOLA17890 Castleton St Ste 115
City of Industry, CA 91748