Sathyarupa Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sathyarupa Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,500 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,550 | 36 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $72,500 | 38 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 38 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Sathyarupa Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sathyarupa Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $10,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $18,500 |
| Maryland | 7 | $16,000 |
| New York | 7 | $14,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uk Trust Friends of Manipay Green Hospital | To help the undeserve | $9,000 |
| Imho | To help the undeserve | $7,000 |
| Manitha Neyam Trust | To help the undeserve | $7,000 |
| Pearl | To help the undeserve | $3,000 |
| UNICEF USA | To help the undeserve | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | To help the undeserve | $2,500 |
| Manna Food Center - Maryland | To help the undeserve | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Action Aid | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Amnesty USA | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Anera | To help the underserve | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| House of Ruth | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Ilankai Tamil Sangam | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Maryland | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Murugan Temple | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Fund | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| World Food Program | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Brennan Institute for Justice | To help the undeserve | $1,500 |
| Covenant House Greater Washington (CHGW) | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Friends Club Bethesda | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Kashmiri Overseas Association Sac | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| NAMI | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Prithipura Infants Home Sri Lanka | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Public Media Company | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Un High Commission for Refugees | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| US Salvation Army | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Weta | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Whitman-Walker Foundation | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Tamil American Peace Foundation | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Polyhymnia Chamber Choir | To help the undeserve | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Niranjan Kanesathasan
- Nirmala Dharmaraja
- Sarojadevy Kanesa-Thasan
- Niranjala Kanesathasan
Questions people ask
Does Sathyarupa Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sathyarupa Charitable Trust give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sathyarupa Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Niranjan Kanesathasan (Trustee), Nirmala Dharmaraja (Trustee), Sarojadevy Kanesa-Thasan (Trustee) and Niranjala Kanesathasan (Trustee).
What does Sathyarupa Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and health.