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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4618950

LOTUS SHARE INC

Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Financials

$02023$65K$62K2024$68K$70K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOTUS SHARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$68,379$69,503-$1,124$1,884–$1,884
December 31, 2024990-EZ$64,885$61,877$3,008$3,008–$3,008
December 31, 2023990-EZ$0––$0–$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$800
Program service revenue
$67,579

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,670
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,844
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,203
Occupancy
$21,636
Printing, publications and postage
$1
Other expenses
$9,819
Program services (functional)
$69,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,008
Total assets, end of year
$1,884
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$1,884
Cash, savings and investments
$1,884
Gross receipts
$68,379

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mare LoumanPresident40$32,670
Andrea PoliSecretary0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mare LoumanPresident40$29,852
Andrea PoliSecretary0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mare LoumanPresident0$0
Andrea PoliSecretary0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6225 EMPIRE GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-9604
Signed the 990-EZ
Mare Louman, President
Phone
(831) 999-0417
Return prepared by
Cruz Tax Advisory & Strategy PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-4618950 or by the name LOTUS SHARE INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Lotus Share is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of children through a Waldorf-inspired outdoor program. We aim to create a nurturing, inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes a deep connection with nature. Our mission aligns with the charitable and educational purposes under section 501c3 by providing an enriching environment for children aged 3 to 6, where they can grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Activities and Curriculum: In 2020, a group of parents recognized the profound impact of technology and social media on children and sought to create a solution that celebrates childhood through community engagement and nature. This led to the creation of Lotus Share, a Waldorf-inspired outdoor program for children aged 3 to 6. Our program emphasizes a family-like environment enriched with nature, play, rhythm, music, arts, circle time, storytelling, the French language, and friendship. Our primary goal is to recognize each child's uniqueness and help them reach their fullest potential. Inclusivity and Community Building: Lotus Share is a non-profit organization that welcomes everyone. Our community includes teachers, children, families, and staff who support all dimensions of human differences, including culture, race, language, ability, learning styles, ethnicity, family structure, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, and socioeconomic differences. We come together for board meetings, educational discussions, potlucks, festivals, and to provide children with the village they need to grow up peacefully. Program Leadership and Structure: Mare Louman, a former preschool teacher at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School, leads the program. She is supported by Stephanie White and Andrea Poli, maintaining a 6:1 child-toteacher ratio, with no more than 12 children per day. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3:30 pm, featuring a play-based daily rhythm that includes preparation for lunch, snack time, circle time, daily activities such as painting, drawing, music, gardening, or life science, lunch, rest time, and storytelling. We also invite guest teachers for specialized activities, such as survival skills, gardening, and stewardship of the land. Parents actively participate, and a music class is held every other week. Location and Activities: Our outdoor site at 330 Westdale Drive in Bonny Doon includes a Yome structure for rest time and rainy days. All activities are conducted outdoors, with a focus on environmental education. Weekly hiking days to state parks and beaches allow children to engage with nature, clean beaches and forests, study local ecosystems, and learn about local wildlife and natural vegetation. Field trips to local farms, the Monterey Aquarium, and other cultural sites further enrich the children's experience. Community festivals and potlucks are integral to our program, fostering a strong sense of community. Funding and Financial Structure: Lotus Share is funded by the fees of participating families. Originally established as a cooperative, we continue to offer trades to ensure accessibility for all socioeconomic groups. 100 of our expenses are allocated to program activities. With the not-for-profit status, we hope to raise our donation and fundraising activities. This will allow us to serve children through sliding pay scales and fairly compensate our staff based on wages in the area. Alignment to our Mission and Vision: Educational Purpose: Our Waldorf-inspired curriculum nurtures intellectual, emotional, and physical growth through play, nature, and arts. Cultural Enrichment: Teaching French and embracing diverse cultures broadens children's understanding of the world. Charitable Purpose: We ensure inclusive access to quality education for families from diverse backgrounds and foster community support through shared experiences. Environmental Education: Our program instills respect and care for the environment, promoting stewardship and awareness. Through these activities, Lotus Share fulfills its mission to provide holistic, inclusive, and enriching education in a community that values diversity and connection to nature.
    Expenses $69,503

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for LOTUS SHARE INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-4618950
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,884
Income (IRS master file)
$68,379

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$68,379$69,503$1,884IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$64,885$61,877$3,008XML
990-EZDecember 2023$0–$0XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-4618950).

Questions about LOTUS SHARE INC

What is the EIN of LOTUS SHARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOTUS SHARE INC is 93-4618950.
Is LOTUS SHARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to LOTUS SHARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOTUS SHARE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LOTUS SHARE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LOTUS SHARE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of LOTUS SHARE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,670 (Mare Louman, President).
How much revenue does LOTUS SHARE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,379, expenses of $69,503 and total assets of $1,884 at year end.

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