Sathyarupa Charitable Trust Nirmala Kanesathasan Dharmaraja
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 52-6509161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uk Trust Friends of Manipay Green Hospital | CE | To help the undeserve | $9,000 |
| Imho | Belair, MD | To help the undeserve | $7,000 |
| Manitha Neyam Trust | Acton, MA | To help the undeserve | $7,000 |
| Pearl | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $3,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $2,500 |
| Manna Food Center - Maryland | Silver Spring, MD | To help the undeserve | $2,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Action Aid | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Philadelphia, PA | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Amnesty USA | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Anera | Washington, DC | To help the underserve | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| House of Ruth | Austin, TX | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Ilankai Tamil Sangam | Maryknoll, NY | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Murugan Temple | Lanham, MD | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Fund | Fairfield, CT | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| World Food Program | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $2,000 |
| Brennan Institute for Justice | New York, NY | To help the undeserve | $1,500 |
| Covenant House Greater Washington (Chgw) | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Friends Club Bethesda | Bethesda, MD | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Kashmiri Overseas Association Sac | Newtown, PA | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Conroe, TX | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | Rockville, MD | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Nami | Arlington, VA | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Prithipura Infants Home Sri Lanka | CE | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Public Media Company | Boulder, CO | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Un High Commission for Refugees | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| US Salvation Army | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Whitman-Walker Foundation | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Tamil American Peace Foundation | Washington, DC | To help the undeserve | $1,000 |
| Polyhymnia Chamber Choir | Rockville, MD | To help the undeserve | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $72,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $72,550 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610999349100826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6509161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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