Lotus Land Foundation
Lotus Land Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $776K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $118K.
Lotus Land Foundation at a glance
In short: Lotus Land Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,000
- -27.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -27.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $775,972
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lotus Land Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was San Francisco Falun Buddha Study as ($15K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lotus Land Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $430K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Falun Buddha Study as San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Fei Tian College Cuddebackville, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $775,972 | $216,591 | $30,527 | $27,000 | 2 | $29,674 | $118,199 | $29,613 |
| 2025 | $730,001 | $214,540 | $39,306 | $37,000 | 2 | $38,458 | $123,938 | $23,638 |
| 2024 | $645,172 | $55,289 | $27,099 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,215 | $38,645 | $22,590 |
| 2023 | $581,284 | $25,495 | $39,810 | $35,000 | 2 | $38,962 | $24,647 | $27,730 |
| 2022 | $676,235 | $549,316 | $434,051 | $430,000 | 2 | $433,253 | $378,835 | $27,991 |
| 2021 | $712,242 | $170,562 | $413,388 | $400,000 | 1 | — | $10,727 | $40,349 |
| 2020 | $912,932 | $700,540 | $322,920 | $320,000 | 2 | — | $585,374 | $26,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lotus Land Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lotus Land Foundation is led by Shuang Ji, CEO, Secretary & CFO since 2026 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Shuang Ji
CEO, Secretary & CFO
CEO & CFO → CEO, Secretary & CFO, 2026
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jinghui Zhao (2020–2025) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lotus Land Foundation
How much does Lotus Land Foundation give each year?
Lotus Land Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
How large is Lotus Land Foundation?
Lotus Land Foundation reported $776K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lotus Land Foundation operate?
Lotus Land Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Lotus Land Foundation's EIN?
Lotus Land Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1410415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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