Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc
Atlantic Cultural Connections (ACC) has been organized to provide cultural exchange, education, and awareness. More specifically, the organization will provide education and promote awareness on the turkish-American culture and heritage, as well as organize the cultural exchange between existing turkish-American nonprofit organizations and local communities across the southeastern united states. By providing these programs, ACC will assist in strengthening the turkish-American culture and community.
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc at a glance
In short: Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- +93.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,500
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $71,236
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Golden Gen Worship Rtrt Ctr ($22K). Together the top 2 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gen Worship Rtrt Ctr Saylorsburg, PA | Mission of Nonprofit Organization | $22,000 |
| Advocates of Silenced Turkey Fairfield, NJ | Mission of Nonprofit Organization | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,236 | $521,533 | $502,608 | $29,000 | 2 | $28 |
| 2023 | $65,115 | $373,823 | $429,603 | $15,000 | 1 | $29 |
| 2022 | $198,391 | $412,767 | $378,868 | — | — | $45 |
| 2021 | $76,819 | $266,331 | $234,375 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $37,277 | $63,855 | $26,619 | — | — | — |
About Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc
Based on IRS filings
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $71K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc is led by Ibrahim Bicakci, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ibrahim Bicakci
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$94K (2024)
Murat Polat
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avni Cokavci
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Numan Ozdemir
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Teyfik Aydinlioglu (2020–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $94K, to Ibrahim Bicakci (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc
How much does Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc give each year?
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc?
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc reported $71K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $522K.
What is Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc?
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alpharetta, GA. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc operate?
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc's EIN?
Atlantic Cultural Connections Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4454237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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