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Wisdom Lotus Foundation Inc

EIN 81-4341128 · Lincoln, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE PRACTICE, STUDY, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES AND WISDOM TRADITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FORMS OF MEDITATION, YOGA, BUDDHISM, DEVOTION, AND ETHICAL PRACTICES, AND TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITES FUTHERING THE PRESERVATION OF TEACHINGS AND OTHER SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING SECULAR INTERPRETATION OF THESE PRACTICES SUITABLE FOR USE IN MODERN SOCIETY.

Income
$112,006
Spending
$122,549
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Highest pay
$27,714, clerk

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $6,296 spent. CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE PRACTICE, STUDY, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES AND WISDOM TRADITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FORMS OF MEDITATION, YOGA, BUDDHISM, DEVOTION, AND ETHICAL PRACTICES, AND TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT IN ACTIVITES FUTHERING THE PRESERVATION OF TEACHINGS AND OTHER SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT SECULAR INTERPRETATION OF THESE PRACTICES SUITABLE FOR USE IN MODERN SOCIETY.
  2. $24,300 spent. MICHAEL PASSOFF IS CEO OF PROXY IMPACT. HE HAS A CAREER IN ACTIVISM, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION. PASSOFF'S ACTIVISM IS AROUND TRYING TO GET CORPORATIONS TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE AROUND ISSUES OF EQUITY, JUSTICE, POVERTY, AND PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES. PASSOFF STAYS CURRENT AROUND REGULATIONS AND RELEVANT CURRENT SECTOR DATA AND PARTICIPATES IN AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND NETWORKING. WISDOM LOTUS FOUNDATION ENGAGED PASSOFF TO ASSIST WITH THE WOMEN'S INCLUSION PROJECT BECAUSE OF HIS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE. PASSOFF NEGOTIATED WITH COMPANIES ON BEHALF OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED AND UNDERRECOGNIZED GROUPS, PROVIDING MEMO SUMMARIES AND MEETING WITH THE GROUP. HIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUCH A HIGH THRESHOLD. PASSOFF PROVIDES EXPERTISE AROUND ADVOCACY EFFORTS DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH A GENDER LENS, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, FAITH-BASED, AND IMPACT INVESTORS, AS WELL AS WITH SHAREHOLDER NETWORKS, ACADEMICS, AND NGOS. HE HAS HELPED WITH SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENTS, TALKING WITH AND EDUCATING COMPANIES, US, AND OTHER SHAREHOLDERS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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