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Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc

EIN 20-8392006 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS HELPING INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONORS REALIZE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IN TURKEY

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
35.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
7
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$260,522, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING: TPF PARTNERS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN TURKEY WHICH CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A GRANT IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, GENDER EQUALITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND DISASTER RELIEF. ALL GRANTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
  2. $2.0 million spent. PASS THROUGH GRANT-MAKING: TPF PARTNERS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN TURKEY WHICH CAN RAISE FUNDS IN THE USA THROUGH TPF (ONLINE, ETC). THESE FUNDS ARE THEN GRANTED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS WITH APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD.
  3. $904,914 spent. DONOR-ADVISED GRANTMAKING: TPF OFFERS CERTAIN FUND TYPES INCLUDING ADVISED DESIGNATED AND FRIENDS OF FUNDS THAT ALLOW DONORS TO REMAIN ENGAGED IN THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS BY SUGGESTING USES FOR THEIR GIFT. DONORS MAKE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GRANT TO A SPECIFIC ORGANIZATION OR A PROJECT ONCE TPF'S STAFF HAVE ENSURED THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS IS A 501(C)(3) EQUIVALENT (FOR TURKEY) OR IN GOOD STANDING (FOR U.S.) AND THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND HAS FILED THE NECESSARY TAX DOCUMENTS. TPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE GRANT. GRANTS ARE MONITORED AND EVALUATED BASED ON TPF'S GRANT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES.
  4. $156,423 spent. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTMAKING. TPF SCHOLARSHIPS HONOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MADE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK, LEADERSHIP, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WE EMPOWER THESE STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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