The Starfish Country Home School Foundation was registered as a non-profit organization in Thailand during March 2005. The Foundation’s principal offices are located outside Maetaeng, about 45 km (27 miles) north of the city of Chiangmai in northern Thailand. The use of Starfish in the name of the Starfish Country Home School Foundation originates from the famous parable of Loren Eisley, The Star Thrower. That story reflects the philosophy of the Starfish Country Home School Foundation of trying to give significant assistance to a relatively small number of benefactors. The Starfish Country Home School Foundation is not affiliated with any religious or political organization.