Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center Inc Florida
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center (BLBMC) is a small meditation community offering meditation and mindfulness training, as well as other classes such as Yoga, Sound Healing, and book studies, to promote inner peace and compassion for all beings.
- Income
- $49,277
- Spending
- $36,085
- Reserves
- -59.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 50%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2,576 spent. Health and Wellness: Promoted physical, mental, and emotional well-being through offerings in Ayurveda holistic health, Reiki and Yoga. Served approximately 95 participants during the year.
- $1,613 spent. Religion: Conducted regular Buddhist meditation sessions, Dharma talks, study groups, retreats, and religious observances to support the practice and understanding of Buddhist teachings. Programs were open to the public and provided opportunities for spiritual development, mindfulness, ethical living, and community fellowship. Community outreach includes sessions at local libraries for meditation and healing bowls. Serving 2600 people.
- $1,964 spent. Education:Everything our organization does is to educate the public on better ways to improve their emotional and physical well being. Provide educational programs on Buddhist philosophy, meditation, mindfulness, and ethical living through weekly classes, study groups, workshops, retreats, and guest presentations. Programs were open to the public and supported lifelong learning and personal development. Served 1124 participants.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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