Dr Upali P Weerasooriya
Preselected recipients only
Dr Upali P Weerasooriya is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,350 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $14,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,350
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$14,700
- Assets$102,900
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $113,765 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $113,765 | 16 | $29,280 |
| 2024 | $60,350 | 23 | $102,900 |
How to apply
Dr Upali P Weerasooriya 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 Dr Upali P Weerasooriya funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $23,850 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $25,700 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | to help provide assistance to the hungry and needy | $14,700 |
| ASSS Foundation | provide aide to the orphanage | $8,650 |
| Individual | provide financial assistance for education | $5,500 |
| UT Austin Department of Chemistry | donation towards scholarship money | $5,000 |
| Individual | provide monetary support for BGSU chemistry scholarships | $5,000 |
| Dr Thomas Kinstle Professorship in Chemistry | Help retain and build distinguished faculty innovative research and support in the field of Chemistry | $5,000 |
| UT Theater and Dance Department | Scholarship for Dance Theater students | $5,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for tuition | $4,000 |
| Austin Buddhist Center | help fund the temple expenses and scholarships | $3,700 |
| Austin Buddhist Vihara | to help maintain operation of temple | $950 |
| Faith in Practice | Help fund religious needs | $900 |
| Individual | provide money for school repairs in sri lanka | $500 |
| Individual | Help to pay mothers medical bills | $250 |
| Hurricane Swim Team | donation towards swim club | $200 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Helps provide funding for kids at risk on reservations | $200 |
| St Jude | help provide funding to the patients and their caregivers so they dont get a bill for cancer treatment | $100 |
| Boys Town | Helps fund programs for children and families in need | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic | help fund research for medical advances | $100 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | help fund alzheimers research | $100 |
| Austin Humane Society | funding to help care for unhoused animals and find homes | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | provide funds to help people in the community with housing clothing etc. | $100 |
| Caritas of Austin | Help with funds for the needy | $100 |
| Lukemia and Lymphoma Society | Help fund research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayani Kennedy
- Dr Upali Weerasooriya
Questions people ask
Does Dr Upali P Weerasooriya accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Upali P Weerasooriya give?
$60,350 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Dr Upali P Weerasooriya?
Its 2024 filing lists Gayani Kennedy (Bookkeeper) and Dr Upali Weerasooriya (Owner).
What does Dr Upali P Weerasooriya fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.