OUR STORY

From launching the first-ever Turkish-focused donor-advised fund in the United States to mobilizing millions in response to Türkiye’s most urgent crises—including the 2023 earthquakes, wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic—Turkish Philanthropy Funds has consistently led with vision, innovation, and trust. We are a bridge between donors and impact, a platform for community-led change, and a champion of civil society.

For nearly two decades, we have pioneered new ways to give—from collective giving circles to corporate partnerships and legacy giving—while strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through transparency, trust, and accountability. Whether guiding a first-time donor or advising institutional funders, TPF continues to shape the future of giving with integrity and purpose.
With deep local knowledge of Türkiye's civil society and a platform that supports global giving, TPF has become the most trusted foundation serving the Turkish-American community and beyond. Here is a narrative journey through the pivotal moments that shaped who we are today.

For nearly two decades, TPF has helped generous donors come together to support the causes they care about and create thriving, equitable communities.

NEWS AND STORIES

  • October 27, 2026

    A Place to Find Her Voice

    After the February 2023 earthquakes, children in Hatay lost far more than buildings and familiar surroundings. Daily routines disappeared, communities were

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  • October 27, 2026

    Home Away from Home.

    We’re Here Hatay was founded immediately after the twin earthquakes by locals supporting their neighbors, friends, and families, and they’ve stayed

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  • October 27, 2026

    Seen, Heard, and Built Together

    Zerrin, a 9-year-old from Adıyaman, was asked a simple question: what would she like to add to the playground in her neighborhood? She did not ask

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  • October 27, 2026

    Where Children Found Space to Play Again

    In Hatay, a space created for children in the aftermath of the earthquakes became the setting for something unexpected: a film made by children about their own rights.

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  • June 10, 2026

    Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.

    “Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.” This is how Edip, a 20-year-old from Hatay, describes the rehabilitation center he attends every day.

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