Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc (TPF) is a public charity based in New York, NY, that connects individual and corporate donors with community needs in the United States and Türkiye. The organization was formed in 2007.
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc at a glance
In short: Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc gave $904K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $903,942
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,197
- +96.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $36,871,399
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 530-8988
Website: https://tpfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
Changemaker Scholarship Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
İrem Bölükbaşı Memorial Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($456K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $824K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 77 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TPF’s stated mission covers community needs in the United States and Türkiye. Its website describes NGO partnerships with organizations based and operating in Türkiye, while its FAQ says donor-advised grants may be recommended for eligible organizations in Türkiye, the United States, or internationally.
In filing year 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (72%), followed by Arizona (10%), California (7%), and Washington, DC (7%); Hawaii received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $41K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $904K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $904K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $350,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $83,925 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $80,751 |
| Turkish American Orchestra New York, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $61,856 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $49,003 |
| Regents University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $45,441 |
| The New School New York, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $37,186 |
| Manhattan College-Convera LLC Bronx, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $35,690 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $25,000 |
| Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,871,399 | $8,723,427 | $6,578,234 | $903,942 | 20 | $2,003,550 |
| 2024 | $35,261,811 | $6,220,008 | $9,760,452 | $573,871 | 25 | $1,077,151 |
| 2023 | $36,046,741 | $28,424,188 | $12,876,766 | $315,346 | 11 | $-71,411 |
| 2022 | $15,945,628 | $4,913,066 | $3,711,745 | $453,468 | 12 | $228,108 |
| 2021 | $17,167,947 | $5,368,170 | $2,918,991 | $197,009 | 9 | $925,549 |
| 2020 | $13,236,394 | $3,003,836 | $2,520,654 | $394,359 | 10 | $428,445 |
| 2019 | $12,862,041 | $5,212,428 | $2,713,206 | $363,275 | 11 | $608,986 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, TPF stated that its mission is to help individual and corporate donors realize their philanthropic goals in meeting community needs in the United States and Türkiye. Its website lists arts and culture, disaster relief, environment and sustainability, equality and equity in education, gender equality, health and wellbeing, and social and economic development among its impact areas.
TPF’s 2024 filing describes competitive grantmaking with nonprofit organizations in Türkiye, as well as pass-through grants to organizations there that raise funds in the United States through TPF. It also describes donor-advised grantmaking and scholarships. TPF’s website says eligible Türkiye-based NGO partners must be registered nonprofits, demonstrate a record of community service, and meet its standards for transparency, accountability, and ethical practice. Its vetting includes legal and financial review, program assessment, and review of governance and accountability.
The 2025 filing lists grants for social and economic development. Among the recipients, The New School describes its mission as preparing students to contribute to a changing society and make the world more just; Film Independent says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and inclusion; and the Trustees of Robert College of Istanbul describe their mission as promoting educational excellence in Türkiye.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, TPF reported 20 grants totaling $903,942. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $350,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed awards included $350,000 and $80,751 to Columbia University, $83,925 to Arizona State University Foundation, and $61,856 to Turkish American Orchestra. Other listed grants included $49,003 to George Washington University, $45,441 to the Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles, and $37,186 to The New School. The filing gives the purpose for these grants as social and economic development.
TPF’s website says organizations must complete its vetting and eligibility process before joining its partner network. Approved organizations may apply for specific opportunities announced by TPF, be recommended by donors through donor-advised funds, or launch fundraising pages and campaigns with TPF’s support. The website describes the partnership program as free to join, with a 5% nonprofit support fee on donations plus transaction processing fees. Its 2024 filing says grants are subject to board approval and that donor-recommended recipients are reviewed for eligibility and financial soundness. The website’s stated eligibility includes being a registered nonprofit or NGO in Türkiye, a proven record of serving the community, and alignment with at least one of its focus areas.
TPF also lists scholarship programs. Its Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award supports young women from Türkiye from low-income families who are pursuing graduate economics degrees in the United States; the program description says it supports tuition and living expenses. TPF’s FAQ says scholarship selection must comply with IRS guidelines and that final selection is made by an independent committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mustafa Kemal Abadan as chair, Osman Coskun Kurtulus as vice chair, Selin Gulcelik as treasurer, and Zeynep Oguz Bilimer as secretary. It also lists Lawrence Kaye as general counsel and Ahmet Bozer, Alper Daglioglu, Aysegul Ildeniz, Bahadir Onalan, and Batur Bicer as directors.
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc is led by Senay Ataselim Yilmaz, Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Senay Ataselim Yilmaz
Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $196K (2025)
Mustafa Kemal Abadan
Chair
Co-Vice Chair → Co-Chair, 2024
Co-Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ozyurek Ozhararpinar
Director of Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Ahmet Bozer
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aysegul Ildeniz
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Civan Gkay
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ergun Kirlikovali
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Figueroa Kupcu
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merve Gursel
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Onur Erzan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seran Muduroglu Trehan
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Didem Altop
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ersin Karaoglu
Director
Investment Committee Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ulku Rowe
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alper Daglioglu
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bahadir Onalan
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Batur Bicer
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Metin Negrin
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gamze Ates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamer Seckin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Kaye
General Counsel
Secretary → General Council, 2024
General Council → General Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selin Gulcelik
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Osman Coskun Kurtulus
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Co-Vice Chair, 2022
Co-Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zeynep Oguz Bilimer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Gulden Mesara (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mehmet Kirdar (2019–2024) — Co-Chair
- Former: Maria Kupcu Figueroa (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Alp Onalan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rahmi Sayder (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbaros Karaahmet (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Aykut Atali (2023) — Director
- Former: Onur Karayal (2023) — Director
- Former: Assia Eyuboglu (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Nakiye Boyacigiller (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ozgur Karaosmanoglu (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Murat Emirdag (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bilge Ogun Bassani (2019) — Director
- Former: Lincoln McCurdy (2019) — Director
- Former: Nur Hamzaogullari (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $196K, to Senay Ataselim Yilmaz (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc
How much does Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc give each year?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc gave $904K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $574K across 25 grants.
What is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's typical grant size?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $45,197, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc that year got $39K on average.
Where does Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc give grants?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (10%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Tempe, AZ (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "SOCIAL&ECONOMIC Development" (20 grants).
Who are Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's largest grantees?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($455,751 across 3 grants), Arizona State University Foundation ($83,925) and Turkish American Orchestra ($61,856), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc fund?
In its 2024 filing, TPF stated that its mission is to help individual and corporate donors realize their philanthropic goals in meeting community needs in the United States and Türkiye. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tpfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's EIN?
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8392006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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