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Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

Preserving Balkan migrant culture and solidarity since 1985

Balkan Göçmenleri̇ Kültür Ve Dayanişma Derneği̇

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

Bal-Goc, short for Balkan Gocmenleri Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi, was founded on 17 January 1985 in Bursa to preserve the culture of migrants who came to Türkiye from the Balkans. The association promotes social and economic solidarity among Balkan migrant communities and works to strengthen ties with Balkan countries. Recognized as a public-benefit association in 1987, it now operates through branches across Türkiye.

Founded
Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

Its mission is to preserve Balkan migrant culture and foster solidarity between migrant communities and their countries of origin.

Focus areas & reach

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Operating countries (1)
Türkiye

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Bal-Goc (Balkan Gocmenleri Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi) was founded on 17 January 1985 in Bursa to preserve the culture of migrants from the Balkans, provide social and economic solidarity, and strengthen ties with Balkan countries. It was granted public-benefit association …

Bal-Goc (Balkan Gocmenleri Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi) was founded on 17 January 1985 in Bursa to preserve the culture of migrants from the Balkans, provide social and economic solidarity, and strengthen ties with Balkan countries. It was granted public-benefit association status in 1987 and operates branches across Türkiye.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Türkiye
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 41

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Türkiye - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Türkiye data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği draws on its governance, in line with the typical charities in Türkiye it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
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  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development nonprofit in Türkiye. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is TR-DRN-16-015-040. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Türkiye is 41/100.

Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is based in Türkiye. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Türkiye nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bal-Goc, short for Balkan Gocmenleri Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi, was founded on 17 January 1985 in Bursa to preserve the culture of migrants who came to Türkiye from the Balkans. The association promotes social and economic solidarity among Balkan migrant communities and works to strengthen ties with Balkan countries. Recognized as a public-benefit association in 1987, it now operates through branches across Türkiye. Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 1985.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Ayhan I•••
Genel Başkan Yardımcısı ve Başkanvekili, Yurt Dışı İlişkiler (Deputy General President and Vice President, Foreign Relations)

Officers & trustees (19)

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Cause areas in Türkiye

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health 101
Human Services 89
Education 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 32
Arts & Culture 32
Community Development this charity 23
Science & Technology 17
Religion 10
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Most common causes in Türkiye

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 103
Education 63
Community Development 51
Human Rights 44
Disability 39
Disaster Relief 36
Children 28
Arts & Culture 26
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Data sources

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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Founding date · 1985
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

What is Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği?
Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development kamu yararına dernek, Türkiye. Bal-Goc, short for Balkan Gocmenleri Kultur ve Dayanisma Dernegi, was founded on 17 January 1985 in Bursa to preserve the culture of migrants who came to Türkiye from the Balkans. The association promotes social and economic solidarity among Balkan migrant communities and works to strengthen ties with Balkan countries. Recognized as a public-benefit association in 1987, it now operates through branches across Türkiye.
When was Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği founded?
Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği was founded in 1985.
Where is Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği located?
Headquartered in Türkiye.
Is Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği trustworthy?
Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-16-015-040 (Türkiye).
What is Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's website?
https://balgoc.org.tr/
Are donations to Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.