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İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

Preserving Balkan-migrant culture and ties in Izmir since 1985

İzmi̇r Balkan Göçmenleri̇ Kültür Ve Dayanişma Derneği̇

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

About İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

The Izmir Balkan Migrants Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Izmir BAL-GOC, was founded in 1985 as a public-benefit organization. It works to preserve the culture of people who migrated from the Balkans to Türkiye and to maintain ties with kindred communities in the Balkans.

Founded
Headquarters
Izmir
Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

To preserve Balkan-migrant culture in Izmir and strengthen ties with communities in the Balkans.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Izmir Balkan Migrants Culture and Solidarity Association (Izmir BAL-GOC) was founded in 1985 as a public-benefit association. It works to preserve the culture of people who migrated from the Balkans to Türkiye and to strengthen ties with kin communities …

The Izmir Balkan Migrants Culture and Solidarity Association (Izmir BAL-GOC) was founded in 1985 as a public-benefit association. It works to preserve the culture of people who migrated from the Balkans to Türkiye and to strengthen ties with kin communities in the Balkans.

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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of similar organizations, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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's profile for İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği draws on its governance, in line with the typical charities in Türkiye it tracks. View this cohort
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

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İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development nonprofit based in Izmir, 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-35-018-167. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

İzmir 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.

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

İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek.

İzmir 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. 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.

The Izmir Balkan Migrants Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Izmir BAL-GOC, was founded in 1985 as a public-benefit organization. It works to preserve the culture of people who migrated from the Balkans to Türkiye and to maintain ties with kindred communities in the Balkans. İzmir 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

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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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Leadership

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Abdurrahim N•••••
Genel Baskan (President)

Officers & trustees (1)

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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

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 · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1985
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği

What is İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği?
İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development kamu yararına dernek based in Izmir, Türkiye. The Izmir Balkan Migrants Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Izmir BAL-GOC, was founded in 1985 as a public-benefit organization. It works to preserve the culture of people who migrated from the Balkans to Türkiye and to maintain ties with kindred communities in the Balkans.
When was İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği founded?
İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği was founded in 1985.
Where is İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği located?
Headquartered in Izmir, Türkiye.
Is İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği trustworthy?
İzmir 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 İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-35-018-167 (Türkiye).
What is İzmir Balkan Göçmenleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's website?
https://www.balgocizmir.org.tr
Are donations to İzmir 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.