Oregon Turkish American Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enrich the lives of the Turkish-American community through educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities in Oregon without supporting any political or religious agenda. To organize events and activities to promote cross-cultural exchange of ideas, art, cuisine, and traditions.
- Income
- $39,462
- Spending
- $32,904
- Reserves
- 10.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $24,054 spent. Republic Day of Turkiye Gala Dinner on November 1, 2025. 135 community members attended. Expenses include venue, food, drinks, A/V, performers, and equipment rental.
- $1,590 spent. April 23rd Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day & May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day on May 18, 2025. 134 community members attended.
- $1,517 spent. Movie Night on April 7, 2025 screening Mukadderat (Fate). 72 community members attended. Expenses include theater rent, movie royalty and flowers for volunteers.
- $860 spent. Live music by local music band ParaDoX on April 19, 2025. 114 community members participated. Total expenses: $600. ORTA Kids Club Egg Hunt on April 27, 2025. 42 children and 54 adults participated. Total expenses: $260.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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