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Deniz Temiz Derneği

Protecting Türkiye's seas and coasts since 1994

Deni̇z Temi̇z Derneği̇

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Deniz Temiz Derneği

Deniz Temiz Dernegi, known as TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association), is an Istanbul-based environmental organization founded on 8 April 1994 under founding chairman Rahmi Koc together with the Chamber of Maritime Trade. It works to protect Türkiye's seas and coastlines through clean-sea infrastructure projects, education and public awareness campaigns.

Founded
Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

To protect Türkiye's marine environment and coastlines through infrastructure, education and awareness programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Environment
Operating countries (1)
Türkiye

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

DenizTemiz Dernegi / TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association) is an Istanbul-based environmental NGO founded on 8 April 1994 under the founding chairmanship of Rahmi Koc together with the Chamber of Maritime Trade. It works to protect Türkiye's seas and …

DenizTemiz Dernegi / TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association) is an Istanbul-based environmental NGO founded on 8 April 1994 under the founding chairmanship of Rahmi Koc together with the Chamber of Maritime Trade. It works to protect Türkiye's seas and coasts through clean-sea infrastructure, education and awareness programs.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Türkiye
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 38

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Deniz Temiz Derneği with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 414 charities in Türkiye it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • 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
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  • government registration
  • a website
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Deniz Temiz Derneği is an environment 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 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is TR-DRN-34-067-178. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Deniz Temiz Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 environment charities in Türkiye is 38/100.

Deniz Temiz Derneği is based in Türkiye. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Deniz Temiz Derneği is classified as an Environment organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek.

Deniz Temiz 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. 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.

Deniz Temiz Dernegi, known as TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association), is an Istanbul-based environmental organization founded on 8 April 1994 under founding chairman Rahmi Koc together with the Chamber of Maritime Trade. It works to protect Türkiye's seas and coastlines through clean-sea infrastructure projects, education and public awareness campaigns. Deniz Temiz Derneği is an environment organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 1994.

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

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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 23
Science & Technology 17
Religion 10
Environment this charity 10
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Most common causes in Türkiye

Causes charities work on most.

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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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 · 4
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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 Deniz Temiz Derneği

What is Deniz Temiz Derneği?
Deniz Temiz Derneği is a environment kamu yararına dernek, Türkiye. Deniz Temiz Dernegi, known as TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association), is an Istanbul-based environmental organization founded on 8 April 1994 under founding chairman Rahmi Koc together with the Chamber of Maritime Trade. It works to protect Türkiye's seas and coastlines through clean-sea infrastructure projects, education and public awareness campaigns.
When was Deniz Temiz Derneği founded?
Deniz Temiz Derneği was founded in 1994.
Where is Deniz Temiz Derneği located?
Headquartered in Türkiye.
Is Deniz Temiz Derneği trustworthy?
Deniz Temiz Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Deniz Temiz Derneği's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-34-067-178 (Türkiye).
What is Deniz Temiz Derneği's website?
https://www.turmepa.org.tr/
Are donations to Deniz Temiz 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.