MEET OUR DONORS!

Meet our donors—the ones who inspire us every day with their commitment to making a difference in our communities. Each and every one of them has a different story, yet they all share a generosity that’s transformed into action thanks to their trust in TPF. Their stories, united for one purpose, come together to create ours.
October 25, 2024

Ahmet Bozer

Ahmet Bozer’s philanthropic journey is a testament to the power of vision, leadership, and a deep-seated commitment to leaving the world a better place. Born into a family that valued education..
December 7, 2024

Alper Dağlıoğlu

When twin earthquakes devastated Gaziantep, it stirred painful memories for Alper Dağlıoğlu, a New Yorker who had lived through the 1999 Marmara quake while in Istanbul. That night, Alper had...
January 9, 2024

Asuman &Metin Taşkın

Dr. Metin Taşkın’s journey began in Kavak, a small town nestled in the hills of northern Türkiye’s city of Samsun. Growing up in a close-knit community, he was surrounded by the love of his family and the..
January 9, 2024

Ayşe and Nick Porcaro

An architect by training, Nick met his wife Ayşe while studying as a Fullbright Scholar at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara. They lived in New York for most of their married lives.
January 9, 2020

Burcu & Mete Tuncel

Burcu and Mete Tuncel understand the value of giving back to their community. They have been devoted philanthropists and TPF donors for several years. Their involvement with Turkish..
January 9, 2025

Fügen 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, 2024

Gamze Ateş

Gamze’s business, MyBeachySide, had offices in Adıyaman, Elâzığ, Adana, and Diyarbakır. Each one was directly affected, making the experience deeply personal for her and her team.
January 9, 2023

George Schieber

George Schieber, an American and former World Bank staff member, married Sena Eken in 1976, and through Sena developed a fascination with Türkiye’s remarkable history, culture, and its potential to promote..

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