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Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation

Early diagnosis and education for children with autism

Istanbul · Türkiye Education
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The Tohum Autism Foundation was established in Istanbul in April 2003 to lead early diagnosis and specialized education services for children with autism spectrum disorder. It works to extend these services nationwide across Türkiye and gained tax-exempt public-benefit status in 2005.

Mission

To provide early diagnosis and specialized education for children with autism spectrum disorder across Türkiye.

Founder story

Tohum Türkiye Otizm Erken Tani ve Egitim Vakfi (Tohum Autism Foundation) was founded on 15 April 2003 in Istanbul to lead early diagnosis and special education for children with autism spectrum disorder and to spread these services nationwide. It gained …

Tohum Türkiye Otizm Erken Tani ve Egitim Vakfi (Tohum Autism Foundation) was founded on 15 April 2003 in Istanbul to lead early diagnosis and special education for children with autism spectrum disorder and to spread these services nationwide. It gained tax-exempt public-benefit status in 2005.

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Integrity assessment

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Registration 4/20
No registration ID on record 0
Not sourced from official registry 0
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 6/30
Financial documents published on website +6
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

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AK
Aka G••••••••
Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi (Executive Board Member)
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Aylin S••••••••
Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı (Executive Board Chair)
AY
Ayşe C••••••••
Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı (Deputy Chair)
AY
Ayşen Ö••••••••
Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi (Executive Board Member)

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  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Türkiye GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in Türkiye.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
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45 Peer average
43

Cause areas in Türkiye

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Health
101
Human Services
89
Education
39
Advocacy & Civil Rights
32
Arts & Culture
32
Community Development
23
Science & Technology
17
Religion
10
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation

Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation is an education nonprofit based in Istanbul, Türkiye. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

The Tohum Autism Foundation was established in Istanbul in April 2003 to lead early diagnosis and specialized education services for children with autism spectrum disorder. It works to extend these services nationwide across Türkiye and gained tax-exempt public-benefit status in 2005. Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation is an education organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 2003.

Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation is classified as an Education organization, based in Türkiye. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation is located in Istanbul, Türkiye. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

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Quick facts about Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation

What is Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation?
Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation is a education nonprofit organization based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Tohum Autism Foundation was established in Istanbul in April 2003 to lead early diagnosis and specialized education services for children with autism spectrum disorder. It works to extend these services nationwide across Türkiye and gained tax-exempt public-benefit status in 2005.
When was Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation founded?
Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation was founded in 2003.
Where is Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation located?
Headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation trustworthy?
Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation's website?
http://www.tohumotizm.org.tr
Are donations to Tohum Otizm Vakfi-Tohum Autism Foundation 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.