# Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60653. EIN 27-2192456. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Lotus collaborates with community partners to design and co-create experience rich third spaces that support academic growth and holistic health. Our mission is rooted in awareness, quality of life and shared liberation.it is for the people- all of the people.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272192456/202630159349301818/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $117,023 | $150,490 | $33,595 | $33,595 | 0 | 7 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272192456/202630159349301818/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $150,490 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $2,740, program fees $120,691, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 107 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $117,023 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US's EIN?**

Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2192456. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Lotus collaborates with community partners to design and co-create experience rich third spaces that support academic growth and holistic health. Our mission is rooted in awareness, quality of life and shared liberation.it is for the people- all of the people." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Lotus Lifting Ourselves Through US reported total revenue of $117,023 and total expenses of $150,490 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.