Dr Upali P Weerasooriya

AUSTIN, TX EIN: 45-0699210

Dr Upali P Weerasooriya is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $60K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$60K

-47.0% YoY

Grant Count

23

+43.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-63.1% YoY

About Dr Upali P Weerasooriya

Based on IRS filings

Dr Upali P Weerasooriya is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $60K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AMERICUSAmericusAustinBowling GreenBoys TownChamberlainClarksburgDel ValleGarlandHoustonKINGWOODMemphisNew YorkPflugervilleRiver EdgeRivertonRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$64K$128K$192K$256K18 grants202018 grants202111 grants202216 grants202323 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

R Bodhinagoda$15KASSS Foundation$9KChamila Gunamunige$6KUT Austin Department of …$5KProfessor Thomas Kinstle…$5KDr Thomas Kinstle Profes…$5KUT Theater and Dance Dep…$5KAnuradha Ukwatte$4KAustin Buddhist Center$4KAustin Buddhist Vihara$950

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

79<$50K7$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include R Bodhinagoda ($14,700), ASSS Foundation ($8,650), Chamila Gunamunige ($5,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UT Austin Department of Chemistry Austin, TXdonation towards scholarship money$5,000
Professor Thomas Kinstle Scholarship Bowling Green, OHprovide monetary support for BGSU chemistry scholarships$5,000
ASSS Foundation provide aide to the orphanage$8,650
Austin Buddhist Center Del Valle, TXhelp fund the temple expenses and scholarships$3,700
Austin Buddhist Vihara Pflugerville, TXto help maintain operation of temple$950
St Jude Memphis, TNhelp provide funding to the patients and their caregivers so they dont get a bill for cancer treatment$100
Boys Town Boys Town, NEHelps fund programs for children and families in need$100
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MNhelp fund research for medical advances$100
Alzheimers Disease Research Clarksburg, MDhelp fund alzheimers research$100
Austin Humane Society Austin, TXfunding to help care for unhoused animals and find homes$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Gayani KennedyBookkeeper1
Dr Upali WeerasooriyaOwner5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Upali P Weerasooriya?

Dr Upali P Weerasooriya is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Dr Upali P Weerasooriya operate?

Dr Upali P Weerasooriya has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah.

What size grants does Dr Upali P Weerasooriya award?

In 2024, Dr Upali P Weerasooriya awarded 23 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Dr Upali P Weerasooriya's EIN?

Dr Upali P Weerasooriya's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0699210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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