Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği
Preserving Balkan Turkish culture and ties since 1985
Kocaeli̇ Balkan Türkleri̇ Kültür Ve Dayanişma Derneği̇
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Founded in 1985 in Izmit, Kocaeli, the Balkan Turks Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Bal-Turk, formed in response to assimilation policies affecting Turks in Bulgaria. It works to preserve cultural ties and traditions among Balkan Turks. The association gained public-benefit association status in 1987.
Mission
To preserve culture and solidarity among Balkan Turks and their communities in Türkiye.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 1985 in Izmit, Kocaeli, the Balkan Turks Culture and Solidarity Association (Bal-Turk) was formed in response to assimilation policies against Turks in Bulgaria and works to preserve ties and culture among Balkan Turks. It gained public-benefit status in …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 403 charities in Türkiye it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 93% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development nonprofit based in Kocaeli, 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-41-008-164. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Türkiye is 40/100.
Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is located in Kocaeli, Türkiye. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri 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.
Founded in 1985 in Izmit, Kocaeli, the Balkan Turks Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Bal-Turk, formed in response to assimilation policies affecting Turks in Bulgaria. It works to preserve cultural ties and traditions among Balkan Turks. The association gained public-benefit association status in 1987. Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 1985.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KOCAELİ BALKAN TÜRKLERİ KÜLTÜR VE DAYANIŞMA DERNEĞİ is listed in Türkiye. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
KOCAELİ BALKAN TÜRKLERİ KÜLTÜR VE DAYANIŞMA DERNEĞİ is listed in Türkiye. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (8)
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Named leadership · 8 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1985
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği
- What is Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği?
- Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği is a community development kamu yararına dernek based in Kocaeli, Türkiye. Founded in 1985 in Izmit, Kocaeli, the Balkan Turks Culture and Solidarity Association, known as Bal-Turk, formed in response to assimilation policies affecting Turks in Bulgaria. It works to preserve cultural ties and traditions among Balkan Turks. The association gained public-benefit association status in 1987.
- When was Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği founded?
- Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği was founded in 1985.
- Where is Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği located?
- Headquartered in Kocaeli, Türkiye.
- Is Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği trustworthy?
- Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's registration number?
- Registration: TR-DRN-41-008-164 (Türkiye).
- What is Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri Kültür ve Dayanışma Derneği's website?
- https://www.balturk.org.tr/
- Are donations to Kocaeli Balkan Türkleri 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.