Turkish Coalition of America
The organizaton's mission is to: educate the general public about turkey and turkish americans and voice their opinions on critical issues to interested parties; engage and cultivate a new generation of turkish American leaders; promote and advance the interests of the turkish American community; foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the united states and turkey; protect the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of turkey and turkish americans in the media and the arts; serve as a think tank of expertise and a clearinghouse of information on turkey and americans of turkish descent; identify and recognize the achievements of turkish americans in academia, arts, business, education, government, public service and science. In carrying out its mission, tca is committed to building coalitions and working with all like minded organizations, based on shared values and goals, on the local, state and national levels.
Turkish Coalition of America at a glance
In short: Turkish Coalition of America gave $140K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $47K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $140,000
- +1900.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $46,667
- +566.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,047,266
- +38.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Turkish Coalition of America
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Turkish Coalition of America
Who Turkish Coalition of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Turkish Educational Foundation ($120K). Together the top 3 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Turkish Coalition of America gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $219K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Educational Foundation Mountain View, CA | Scholarships for Needy and Deserving Students | $120,000 |
| American Turkish Association Inc Rockville, MD | Sponsorship for the Turkish Day Event | $10,000 |
| Turkish American National Steering Committee Cliffside Park, NJ | To Support Grass Roots Turkish American Organizations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,047,266 | $2,461,080 | $490,091 | $140,000 | 3 | $490,076 | $2,429,908 | $252,033 |
| 2022 | $5,091,277 | $123,761 | $1,073,666 | $7,000 | 1 | — | $68,761 | — |
| 2021 | $6,041,182 | $3,847,046 | $948,383 | — | — | — | $-12,838 | — |
| 2020 | $3,142,519 | $1,398,322 | $2,404,900 | $219,000 | 1 | — | $4,154 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turkish Coalition of America reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Turkish Coalition of America
Based on IRS filings
Turkish Coalition of America is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Concord, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turkish Coalition of America is led by Yalcin Ayasli, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Yalcin Ayasli
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irem Toner
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sharon Tatro
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Serpil Ayasli
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ann Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $52K (2023)
Former officers (2)
- Former: G. Lincoln McCurdy (2020) — Presdient · Filing note: Until 93020
- Former: Louette Ragusa (2020) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until 93020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $52K, to Carol Ann Jackson (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Turkish Coalition of America
How much does Turkish Coalition of America give each year?
Turkish Coalition of America gave $140K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Turkish Coalition of America's typical grant size?
Turkish Coalition of America's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,667, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Turkish Coalition of America give grants?
Turkish Coalition of America gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and New Jersey (7%).
Does Turkish Coalition of America give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Turkish Coalition of America's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Turkish Coalition of America?
Turkish Coalition of America reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $490K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Turkish Coalition of America?
Turkish Coalition of America is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Concord, MA. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2023.
What is Turkish Coalition of America's EIN?
Turkish Coalition of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8364801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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