Mythical Lotus Foundation
Mythical Lotus Foundation is a public charity based in San Jose, California. Formed in 2019, it describes its work as educating people about meditation and health, helping groups in need, and visiting orphaned children around the world. Its 2025 filing describes community outreach to share information about meditation practices.
Mythical Lotus Foundation at a glance
In short: Mythical Lotus Foundation reported $252K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $251,889 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -42.8% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,924,986
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $679,990
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $-45,010
- -158.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $411,102
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mythical Lotus Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 302 Toyon Ave Suite F177, San Jose, CA 95127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mythical Lotus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2025) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it reported $252K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Spring Buddhist Inc Cuddebackvlle, NY | Help with increasing awareness | $182,257 |
| Minghui Publishing Center Cor Ramsey, NJ | To provide additional support | $70,000 |
| Tianling Alliance Inc Cuddebackville, NY | Promote Educational Outreach | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,924,986 | $679,990 | $411,102 | $251,889 | Total only | $-45,010 |
| 2024 | $2,778,904 | $780,112 | $663,826 | $440,307 | Total only | $77,419 |
| 2023 | $2,540,810 | $1,507,938 | $606,121 | $325,413 | Total only | $55,288 |
| 2022 | $1,577,743 | $1,805,944 | $883,519 | $272,257 | 3 | $155,361 |
| 2021 | $654,639 | $1,296,469 | $1,380,501 | $1,272,310 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $738,672 | $358,672 | $17,330 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate people about the benefits of meditation and improving bodily and mental health, help groups in need improve their lives, and visit orphaned children around the world. Its 2025 program description focuses on community outreach that shares information about meditation practices intended to improve daily life and reduce negativity, working directly with the public and with tax-exempt charities with similar mission purposes.
The organization reported that it previously qualified under 509(a)(2) and, because of shifting priorities and target programs, considered 509(a)(1) more appropriate beginning in 2025.
Grantmaking
The available filing data lists zero grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. No grant recipients, grant amounts, or application process are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dan Ngo as CEO and Davien Hoang as CFO and Secretary.
Mythical Lotus Foundation is led by Dan Ngo, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Ngo
CEO
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davien Hoang
CFO & Secretary
President & CEO → CFO & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mythical Lotus Foundation
How much does Mythical Lotus Foundation give each year?
Mythical Lotus Foundation reported $252K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $440K in grants paid.
How large is Mythical Lotus Foundation?
Mythical Lotus Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680K.
What does Mythical Lotus Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate people about the benefits of meditation and improving bodily and mental health, help groups in need improve their lives, and visit orphaned children around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mythical Lotus Foundation?
Mythical Lotus Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mythical Lotus Foundation's EIN?
Mythical Lotus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3718975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
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