TYPES OF FUNDS
EACH OF THESE FUNDS CAN BE ESTABLISHED AS A MEMORIAL FUND TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE. LEARN MORE.
HOW A GIFT BECOMES A FUND
What will happen when you get in touch with us?
We’ll walk you through a few simple steps and get your charitable fund started right away.
Explore each step below.
- What's your passion?
- What do you envision for your community?
- What level of tax benefit do you seek?
- Would you like to involve the next generation of your family?
- To support the broadest range of community needs.
- To support a variety of organizations within a particular field, for example: music education, the environment, or animal welfare.
- To support various organizations, at your recommendation.
- To benefit one or more specific charitable organizations.
- To support students seeking higher education through scholarships.
Available options will be driven by decisions made in steps 1 and 2.
Do you want to:
- Create a fund during your lifetime?
- Create a fund through your will or trust?
Options include:
- Cash equivalents
- Publicly-traded and privately-held securities
- Real estate
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement account assets
- Are you interested in making a charitable gift and receiving income for the remainder of your lifetime?
- Are you interested in making a charitable gift now, but preserving some wealth for your heirs after your lifetime?
- Funds can be named for you, your family or to memorialize a loved one.
- Or, you may choose anonymity and select a name that reflects your charitable intent.
You'll work with our professional staff to complete and sign your fund agreement. Once complete, we can accept your initial contribution and you can begin making grant recommendations.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
TPF offers a carefully-designed fee schedule that is both cost effective and competitive, while supporting our ability to provide high-quality services to our fundholders.
MEET OUR DONORS
December 1, 2025A Story of Legacy: Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu’s Gift Through Bargain Sale
Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu had spent decades building both a career in medicine and a meaningful life rooted in community. Over the years, he had also invested..
January 9, 2025Fügen Neziroğlu
When Nezahat Neziroğlu passed away two years ago, her daughter, Fügen, wanted to find an organization that will assist her and her sister with donations that honors her late mother. Since she was familiar..
January 9, 2025Seray İncoğlu
In today’s world, youth face many stressful moments, but how they react to them can make all the difference. A new study done by the Center for Education Policy Research..
January 9, 2025Lale and Tunc Doluca
Through the years, the Doluca family has given to many organizations in the U.S. and Türkiye. As their success grew, Lale and Tunç discussed how to use their good fortune to benefit others, especially in..
January 9, 2025Zeynep and Evren Bilimer
Zeynep Oğuz Bilimer’s journey in philanthropy began at an early age as she grew up in a family dedicated to giving back. For her family, philanthropy and serving the community..
January 9, 2025Mustafa Kemal Abadan
One of the most inspiring giving back stories through TPF is of our Chairman Mustafa Kemal Abadan’s. Son of two fascinating people, Mustafa Kemal Abadan dedicated his personal..