Lotus Bloom is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lotus Bloom employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lotus Bloom is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Lotus Bloom generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LOTUS BLOOM'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE SPACE TO TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A RICH LEARNING FOUNDATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WHO WE SERVE: LOTUS BLOOM'S TARGET AUDIENCE INCLUDES MULTICULTURAL, LOW- INCOME FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN; ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY FEEL ISOLATED AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING A PART OF A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WHO WE ARE: LOTUS BLOOM IS A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER WHERE CHILDREN AGED 0-5AND THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS LEARN, PLAY, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND FIND CONNECTIONS TO OTHER PARENTS, HEALTH RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION RESOURCES. MANY OF OUR STAFF ARE FORMER CAREGIVERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN LOTUS BLOOM PLAYGROUPS PREVIOUSLY. OUR DIVERSE AND DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS ARE THUS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH FAMILIES USING BOTH THEIR EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE, ON THE JOB LEARNINGS, AND LIVED EXPERIENCES...
LEARNING - LOTUS BLOOM OFFERED PLAYGROUP LEARNING PROGRAMS THREE TIMES PER WEEK TO SERVE FAMILIES IN THE SAN ANTONIO, CASTLEMONT, AND DOWNTOWN/CHINATOWN/WEST OAKLAND NEIGHBORHOODS. EACH SITE ALSO PROVIDED FAMILY NAVIGATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE WELLNESS, RESOURCES, REFERRALS, ENROLLMENT INTO PROGRAMS/SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS, ETC. LOTUS BLOOM ALSO PROVIDED AN ENROLLED DIAPER PROGRAM AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO FAMILIES. LOTUS BLOOM ADMINISTERED EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR FAMILIES. ----------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY RESPONSE AND SUSTAINABILITY - BRINGING PRACTITIONERS IS A STRENGTH OF LOTUS BLOOM. FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVES TO CITYWIDE INITIATIVES, LOTUS BLOOM IS COMMITTED TO MAKING CONNECTIONS FOR...
...EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. IN 2021-22 IMPACT 'S: 114 FAMILIES ATTENDED PLAYGROUPS IN PERSON; 50+ PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ATTENDED IN-PERSON SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS 80+ PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ATTENDED VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS ON CHILD BEHAVIOR, WELLNESS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD 311 FAMILIES RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH OUR FAMILY NAVIGATION PROGRAM 398 FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM OUR DIAPER PROGRAM, WITH 3500+ DIAPER BOXES DISTRIBUTED 57 FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH OUR RAPID RESPONSE FUND
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Angela Louie Howard Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $172,885 |
Tracey Black Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Lepow President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cheryl Horney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Edwards Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Caban Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,589,290 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,511,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,101,168 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,304 |
Investment income | $3,019 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,134,491 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $110,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $36,134 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182,667 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,227 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $756,387 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $148,042 |
Payroll taxes | $72,616 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $75,112 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,868 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $272,041 |
Advertising and promotion | $360 |
Office expenses | $44,458 |
Information technology | $26,036 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,485 |
Travel | $1,024 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,581 |
Interest | $26,681 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,006 |
Insurance | $9,710 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,922,208 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,960,214 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,554 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,018,006 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,217 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,073,505 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,150,496 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,453 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $82,260 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $518,886 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $53,749 |
Total liabilities | $703,348 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,512,435 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $934,713 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,150,496 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lotus Bloom has awarded $110,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Oakland, CA | | $25,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $25,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $25,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $25,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lotus Bloom has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Violet World Foundations Ft Mitchell, KY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Woodcraft Rangers Los Angeles, CA | $7,179,034 | $18,872,695 |
Californians Dedicated To Education Foundation San Francisco, CA | $5,632,923 | $12,853,124 |
Coalition For Responsible Community Development Los Angeles, CA | $20,510,086 | $22,552,371 |
Young Community Developers San Francisco, CA | $10,175,438 | $17,514,811 |
Community Youth Center Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $17,880,445 | $17,282,098 |
Kupu Honolulu, HI | $10,299,309 | $11,230,476 |
Kids Unlimited Of Oregon Medford, OR | $20,008,929 | $11,933,756 |
Hunters Point Family San Francisco, CA | $3,079,045 | $12,434,856 |
Alliance For A Healthier Generation Inc Portland, OR | $19,826,978 | $16,732,492 |
Conservation Corps Of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $9,166,980 | $11,871,279 |
We Hope East Palo Alto, CA | $4,717,112 | $7,572,079 |
San Francisco City Impact San Francisco, CA | $1,094,213 | $7,113,381 |