FAQ TPF Earthquake Relief Fund & Helpful Links

Is my donation tax-deductible?
- Yes. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.
- Tax ID 20-8392006.
- Please take a look at TPF’s IRS determination letter, here.
Is TPF credited by charity evaluators?
- Turkish Philanthropy Funds has high ratings from leading charity evaluators.

Where will the funds from the earthquake fund go?
- We have a competitive grant-making process. Only organizations that are vetted by TPF in advance can submit applications here.
- We commit to transparent reporting and update donors on how we’ve used donations to this fund.
- 100% of your contributions will go to TPF-vetted NGOs that are directly involved in all the affected cities to help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and rebuilding efforts.
- Follow updates and details on grants made here
Can I send a check?
- You may contribute to TPF’s Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund by sending your check to:

- Please make your checks payable to Turkish Philanthropy Funds and indicate “Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund” in the memo section.
Can I wire funds?
- Please call us at 646.530.8988 to receive the wiring instructions.
Can my company match my gift?
- Many US Companies typically participate in the Corporate Charitable Gifts program. TPF is registered with most of them. If you cannot find our name, you can register using our EIN: 20-8392006.
- TPF’s 2023 w-9
Can I give from my Donor-Advised Fund at another institution?
- Yes, you can. Please enter Turkish Philanthropy Funds as the recipient and add “Turkiye earthquake relief note” on purpose/additional notes.
I want to fundraise for this campaign for my community/company/school. How can I do that?
- If you go to our campaign page, please click the “Become A Fundraiser” button and create a team. Here, you can create your own team and raise funds for the campaign.