Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Details
According to its Dec. 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $537k (2024)
Expenses $483k (2024)
Total Assets $1.17M (2024)
Total Liabilities $89.6k (2024)
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $496,997 |
92.6%
|
| Program Services | $39,390 |
7.3%
|
| Investment Income | $18,586 |
3.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$19,150 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$441 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $1,309 |
0.2%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $81,667 |
16.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $123,358 |
25.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,172,437 | |
| Total Liabilities | $89,627 |
Other
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Larson (Executive Diretor) | $75,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Bliffert (Chairs And Vice President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on Sept. 12, 2025Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $341,259 |
87.2%
|
| Program Services | $51,681 |
13.2%
|
| Investment Income | $9,347 |
2.4%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$12,729 | |
| Sales of Assets | $1,793 |
0.5%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $100,807 |
28.5%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $73,148 |
20.7%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,053,580 | |
| Total Liabilities | $91,520 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Larson (Executive Director) | $73,337 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on March 19, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $306,978 |
89.1%
|
| Program Services | $51,195 |
14.9%
|
| Investment Income | $5,622 |
1.6%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$21,014 | |
| Sales of Assets | $1,829 |
0.5%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $73,143 |
25.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $57,305 |
20.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $939,464 | |
| Total Liabilities | $86,787 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Janz (Executive Director) | $73,143 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 10, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $299,427 |
93.5%
|
| Program Services | $19,271 |
6.0%
|
| Investment Income | $3,790 |
1.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$5,151 | |
| Sales of Assets | $2,865 |
0.9%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $71,501 |
30.6%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $33,887 |
14.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $962,162 | |
| Total Liabilities | $69,225 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Janz (Executive Director) | $70,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $227,262 |
97.9%
|
| Program Services | $7,830 |
3.4%
|
| Investment Income | $3,640 |
1.6%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$2,874 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$3,654 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $58,675 |
29.6%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $25,947 |
13.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $928,191 | |
| Total Liabilities | $113,025 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Janz (Executive Director) | $58,675 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Vice President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on June 28, 2021Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $160,385 |
> 100%
|
| Program Services | $22,627 |
15.1%
|
| Investment Income | $9,243 |
6.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | -$22,836 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$21,991 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $55,424 |
31.5%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $28,303 |
16.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $716,848 | |
| Total Liabilities | $17,544 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Kempka (Executive Direc) | $55,424 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Vice President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Sept. 10, 2020Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $78,505 |
36.4%
|
| Program Services | $18,266 |
8.5%
|
| Investment Income | $6,210 |
2.9%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $112,861 |
52.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $58,783 |
33.6%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $24,518 |
14.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $716,383 | |
| Total Liabilities | $2,345 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Kempka (Executive Direc) | $58,783 | $0 | $0 |
| David Slinde (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Bliffert (Staff Advisor) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on May 20, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $93,418 |
44.4%
|
| Program Services | $17,088 |
8.1%
|
| Investment Income | $1,289 |
0.6%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $98,752 |
46.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $23,470 |
15.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $35,059 |
23.8%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $680,695 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,912 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Kempka (Executive Direc) | $18,721 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Miota (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Slinde (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on May 10, 2018Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $19,008 |
11.8%
|
| Program Services | $19,118 |
11.8%
|
| Investment Income | $124 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $123,395 |
76.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $33,125 |
26.1%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $21,725 |
17.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $616,760 | |
| Total Liabilities | $124,229 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Stringer (Executive Direc) | $33,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Miota (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Slinde (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Feb. 7, 2017Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $34,850 |
19.3%
|
| Program Services | $16,263 |
9.0%
|
| Investment Income | $76 |
0.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $129,626 |
71.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $29,945 |
25.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $23,056 |
20.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $459,116 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,205 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Stringer (Executive Direc) | $29,945 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Miota (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Slinde (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Feb. 19, 2016Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $23,038 |
17.6%
|
| Program Services | $19,399 |
14.8%
|
| Investment Income | $68 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $88,359 |
67.5%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $34,119 |
29.4%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $13,900 |
12.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $397,475 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,943 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Stringer (Executive Direc) | $34,119 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Miota (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Slinde (Trustee) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on April 8, 2015Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $17,576 |
13.7%
|
| Program Services | $25,543 |
19.8%
|
| Investment Income | $86 |
0.1%
|
| Net Fundraising | $85,484 |
66.4%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $380,795 | |
| Total Liabilities | $2,975 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Bliffert (President) | $0 | $0 |
| David Lemke (Vice President) | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Miota (Trustee) | $0 | $0 |
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 4, 2014Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $33,776 |
34.5%
|
| Program Services | $19,013 |
19.4%
|
| Investment Income | $66 |
0.1%
|
| Net Fundraising | $44,940 |
46.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $374,267 | |
| Total Liabilities | $5,498 |
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990-EZ
Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $59,720 |
86.2%
|
| Program Services | $10,093 |
14.6%
|
| Investment Income | $106 |
0.2%
|
| Net Fundraising | -$601 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $367,404 | |
| Total Liabilities | $640 |
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990-EZ
Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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