Raise Sri Lanka is a registered nonprofit organization in the United States and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This designation is granted by the IRS after a rigorous review of the organization’s mission, governance, and financial structure, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
How to check 501(3) c Status
1. Navigate to Inland Revenue Services (IRS) https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/
2. Search Organization by Name "Raise Sri Lanka"
Currently, 100% of donations to Raise Sri Lanka go directly toward charitable programs. Our team is entirely volunteer-driven, and volunteers personally cover administrative expenses, allowing every dollar donated to maximize impact for the communities we serve.
You can set up a recurring monthly donation through our PayPal or Zelle by selecting your preferred donation amount and checking the “Make this a monthly donation” option. Monthly contributions can be set from USD $10 to $100 or more, and each month your support will be directed toward the highest-priority initiative to ensure timely and meaningful impact.
In special circumstances, we can help connect you with a specific child or family in need of support. If you’re interested in becoming a monthly donor for a personalized cause, please contact us at contact@raisesrilanka.org , and our team will guide you through the process.
No. Fundraisers conducted through Raise Sri Lanka must support the organization’s charitable programs and initiatives. Donations are not distributed directly to individuals for personal use. All projects undergo a review process and are approved, managed, and monitored by the Raise Sri Lanka team to ensure proper oversight and accountability.
Birthday fundraisers are currently managed exclusively through Facebook. We recommend creating your fundraiser at least one month before your birthday to give friends and family time to contribute. When setting up your fundraiser through our Facebook charity page, you can choose a cause that’s meaningful to you from our upcoming projects or select a general fund, which will be directed to the initiative with the most urgent need.
Raise Sri Lanka receives project requests through approved partner organizations and authorized volunteers. Each request type must be submitted with a defined set of required documentation. All submissions undergo review by an independent committee and are evaluated against established eligibility and prioritization criteria before approval.