Organizational Profile

       Lotus Buds International was founded in January of 2005 to encourage adoption among Chinese Christians
to reduce the number of children living in orphanages in The People’s Republic of China.  

       Lotus Buds International is the vision of Rick and Chris Carter.  The Carter’s spent nine years living in
China.  Chris was involved in education and Rick developed a successful business representing
US companies  in China.  Before beginning Lotus Buds International, Rick worked in the
international department of Focus on the Family.  This experience, impressed on him the importance of
each and every child having a family.  The Carter’s are using their business experience and understanding
of Chinese culture to build partnerships in China to fulfill the mission.
         
    Lotus Buds International has developed a network of  adoption experts
    and therapist in the U.S. who provide materials and assistance for
    training in China.   Resource partnerships have been established with
    Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministry in Spokane, WA. and Heart of the
    Matter Seminars in Lee’s Summit, MO.    The board of directors
    includes Chuck McGinty who is the Agency Director for marketing at
    Compassion International.  Chris Padbury, is the Director of Project
    1.27, a faith-based adoption project partnering with the State of
    Colorado. And, James Parsons, who is a founding partner of Decorize,
    Inc., a home furnishing company doing business in China.
      Chris, Rose & Rick Carter
       As a non-profit organization Lotus Buds International depends on contributions from individuals, corporations
and foundations.  All contributions are tax deductible in the United States.  The financial report for the
previous years can be viewed by clicking these links:
2005 Report
2006 Report
2007 Report
2008 Report
Lotus Buds International, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, registered and incorporated in
the state of Colorado.
PO Box 62711, Colorado Springs, CO 80962
719-244-6372
Email: info@lotusbuds.org
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