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Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc

Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) seeks to maximize the impact of giving, with a particular focus on Turkey. TPF's mission is to help donors realize their philanthropic goals to …

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc

Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) seeks to maximize the impact of giving, with a particular focus on Turkey. TPF's mission is to help donors realize their philanthropic goals to meet community needs in the US and in Turkey. With the plethora of NGOs, knowing where to invest your charitable dollars is a challenge. TPF finds and funds the most effective programs, and partners with them to maximize results. Our aim is to take philanthropy beyond the "feel good" into significant and measurable impact. TPF does this by strengthening individual giving and by providing information, solutions and community.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
Türkiye

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) seeks to maximize the impact of giving, with a particular focus on Turkey. TPF's mission is to help donors realize their philanthropic goals to meet community needs in the US and in Turkey. With the plethora of NGOs, knowing where to invest your charitable dollars is a challenge. TPF finds and funds the most effective programs, and partners with them to maximize results. Our aim is to take philanthropy beyond the "feel good" into significant and measurable impact. TPF does this by strengthening individual giving and by providing information, solutions and community.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 12 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 72% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (12 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208392006. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208392006. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 1460 Broadway, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) seeks to maximize the impact of giving, with a particular focus on Turkey. TPF's mission is to help donors realize their philanthropic goals to meet community needs in the US and in Turkey. With the plethora of NGOs, knowing where to invest your charitable dollars is a challenge. TPF finds and funds the most effective programs, and partners with them to maximize results. Our aim is to take philanthropy beyond the "feel good" into significant and measurable impact. TPF does this by strengthening individual giving and by providing information, solutions and community. Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208392006, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SE
Selin G•••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Announcing nearly $2.2 million in grants to support earthquake recovery in Turkey and Syria - Center for Disaster Philan
Feb 2026
disasterphilanthropy.org
Form filed
$28.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
PHOTOS: Turkish Philanthropy Funds Coe + Co Photography Gallery - Palm Beach Daily News
Feb 2023
www.palmbeachdailynews.com
Founder of Upstate NY yogurt giant Chobani donates $2 million to Turkish earthquake relief - Syracuse.com
Feb 2023
www.syracuse.com
San Diego Turkish organizations rally for relief funds following deadly earthquakes - fox5sandiego.com
Feb 2023
fox5sandiego.com
Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 66 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc

What is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) seeks to maximize the impact of giving, with a particular focus on Turkey. TPF's mission is to help donors realize their philanthropic goals to meet community needs in the US and in Turkey. With the plethora of NGOs, knowing where to invest your charitable dollars is a challenge. TPF finds and funds the most effective programs, and partners with them to maximize results. Our aim is to take philanthropy beyond the "feel good" into significant and measurable impact. TPF does this by strengthening individual giving and by providing information, solutions and community.
When was Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc founded?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc?
Selin Gulcelik serves as TREASURER.
Where is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc trustworthy?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208392006.
What is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's website?
http://www.tpfund.org