Dr Upali P Weerasooriya
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 45-0699210 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Bodhinagoda | Colombo, CE | to help provide assistance to the hungry and needy | $14,700 |
| ASSS Foundation | Kirindiwela, CE | provide aide to the orphanage | $8,650 |
| UT Austin Department of Chemistry | Austin, TX | donation towards scholarship money | $5,000 |
| Professor Thomas Kinstle Scholarship | Bowling Green, OH | provide monetary support for BGSU chemistry scholarships | $5,000 |
| Dr Thomas Kinstle Professorship in Chemistry | Bowling Green, OH | Help retain and build distinguished faculty innovative research and support in the field of Chemistry | $5,000 |
| UT Theater and Dance Department | Austin, TX | Scholarship for Dance Theater students | $5,000 |
| Austin Buddhist Center | Del Valle, TX | help fund the temple expenses and scholarships | $3,700 |
| Austin Buddhist Vihara | Pflugerville, TX | to help maintain operation of temple | $950 |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | Help fund religious needs | $900 |
| KPA Senaratne | Colombo, CE | provide money for school repairs in sri lanka | $500 |
| Hurricane Swim Team | Austin, TX | donation towards swim club | $200 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Helps provide funding for kids at risk on reservations | $200 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | help provide funding to the patients and their caregivers so they dont get a bill for cancer treatment | $100 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Helps fund programs for children and families in need | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | help fund research for medical advances | $100 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | help fund alzheimers research | $100 |
| Austin Humane Society | Austin, TX | funding to help care for unhoused animals and find homes | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Americus, GA | provide funds to help people in the community with housing clothing etc. | $100 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | Help with funds for the needy | $100 |
| Lukemia and Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Help fund research | $100 |
| The Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | funding to help provide for those who have experienced abuse | $0 |
| UT Austin Butler School of Music | Austin, TX | provide scholarship money | $0 |
| McNeil High School Choir Booster | Austin, TX | help fund the high school choir program | $0 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($9,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,350 | 26 |
| 2023 | $113,765 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0699210
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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