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A nation of women

02/02/2012

"Anadolu" (Anatolia) may very well be the "land of mothers," but as Turkey finds its place as a global leader, it needs to become a nation of women. According to the World Economic Forum's Gender Gap report released this week, it has a long way to go. Read more.

Raising girl power on Twitter

01/24/2012

On Tuesday, January 31 at 2PM EST and 9PM IST, we'll host a Twitter chat about empowering young girls with the hashtag #gendergap. Read more.

Social Entrepreneurship on the Rise in Turkey

01/17/2012

Social entrepreneurship is on the rise worldwide, especially Turkey. Ashoka Türkiye's Zeynep Meydanoglu and Matthias Scheffelmeier share insights about what's going on in Anatolia in this blog post.

301,927 has been raised to-date through Van Earthquake Relief Fund

01/10/2012

As long as individuals, corporations and foundations show interest in supporting the longer term recovery and reconstruction process in Van, Turkish Philanthropy Funds will keep the Van Earthquake Relief Fund open for contributions. Read more.

Planned Giving Opportunities

There are a variety of forms your gift through TPF can take, depending on whether you want to give now or arrange a giving plan for the future. Below are a few options to consider:

Bequests

The simplest gift is a bequest in your will or trust that directs specific assets or a percentage of your estate to establish a fund or to add an existing fund at TPF.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Through an irrevocable trust, you receive fixed or variable payments for your lifetime or a term of years. The remainder passes to TPF at the time of your passing, creating a permanent fund in your name to benefit the charitable cause that you designate, or to establish a family foundation at TPF.

Charitable Gift Annuities

A simple contract guarantees you a fixed income in exchange for a gift to TPF. Annuity rates are set by the American Council on Gift Annuities. Check out their website for current rates.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Your income-producing asset funds a truct with a gift of the income flowing to TPF during the term of the trust. At the time of your passing, remaining assets go to your heirs free of tax on the asset's appreciation.

Life Estates

You contribute your primary home, a vacation home or a farm to TPF, but you retain the right to use it during your lifetime. You receive an immediate tax deduction, and the property is not included in your estate.

Bargain Sales

You sell an asset to TPF for less than fair market value, and the difference between the sales price and the fair market value is the value of your charitable contribution.

Retirement Plan and Insurance Beneficiary Designations

You can create a named fund at TPF by designating us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan such as an IRA, 401(k) or a life insurance policy. Upon your passing, the assets transfer to TPF, reducing estate and income taxes.