We are excited to introduce The Alumni Association of Bogazici University (BUMED) as one of our newest partners! They have started their COVID-19 response. Their project will support students who are in need of getting internet connection and other means to benefit from distance education. They will aim to reach out to 1250 students and to provide…
IPAYDA has launched a fund to respond to the needs brought forward due to COVID-19. Below is their message: “Across the world, frontline medical staff are clamoring for face masks and other personal protective equipment. In these unprecedented times, PAYDA is stepping up to provide the medical gears and equipment needed by our doctors and…
TPF GRANTMAKING STRATEGY FOR COVID-19 Five key elements drive our targeted, localized and holistic grantmaking process during COVID-19. Analysis TPF staff carefully assesses the overall impact of the disaster across three priorities: Geographic impact of the event (e.g. specific cities, towns and counties). Populations affected (e.g. women, children, older adults, medically dependent). Under-attended issues that…
TPF COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND As the global novel coronavirus outbreak continues to rapidly evolve and expand, it tests our collective strength. Millions are on lockdown and businesses are closing. Our communities both in the US and in Turkey are wondering what the long-term impact of the illness will be on their communities and their livelihoods.…
We continue to carefully monitor all updates and recommendations from government and public health officials concerning COVID-19. We are working to better understand the implications of this moment for our community, mission, and the organizations we support. In a way to help our community, we have put together a list of resources that can be…
The coronavirus stimulus package has been signed into law on March 27th, 2020. We want to use this opportunity to update our donors on provisions that are relevant to charitable deductions. The Bill creates a temporary universal charitable deduction up to $300 for cash gifts for the 2020 tax year. This means that you would not have to itemize to…
These are difficult and challenging times for all of us, and your health, safety, and well-being are what matter most. We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. We are thinking about you and remain so very grateful that you are part of our Turkish Philanthropy Funds community. We have been…
“Both Ziya and I grew up in families with a deep sense of civic duty and responsibility to our communities. So giving was not something that was foreign to either of us,” says Nakiye Boyacıgiller, one of TPF’s Founders Society Members and a Board Member. Nakiye and her late husband Ziya shared the same values.…
We want to extend our most sincere gratitude to you one more time for your quick response to the devastating earthquake that struck Elazig and neighboring towns that left tens of people dead and thousands homeless. In just a short time, TPF has raised over $85,000 to help with the city’s relief and rebuilding efforts. We…
We have been closely monitoring the news of coronavirus (COVID-19) as we follow a fast-changing and uncertain situation. Our hearts go out to the families that have been impacted and to those who have been on the front lines of this crisis. The safety of our Gala attendees is our top priority. Based on current…