Surprisingly, more than half of Americans don’t have a will—arguably the most important document in an estate plan. The consequences are serious. Without a will, a probate court decides how to distribute your assets. Judges do their best to follow state laws, but your actual wishes remain a mystery. This can mean your hard-earned assets…
A new tax law—The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—was recently passed, bringing major changes to how charitable contributions are treated in the U.S. tax code. At Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we want to ensure our donors are informed and empowered to make the most of these changes as they support the causes they care about. Here’s…
What if hope could be rebuilt—not with bricks, but with music, movement, and shared moments of joy? In the heart of a region still scarred by devastation, over 250 young people gathered not just to remember what was lost, but to rediscover what is possible. The Tebdil-i Mekan Festival was more than a four-day event—it…
On June 19, 2024, Turkish Philanthropy Funds brought together its partner organizations in Istanbul for a full-day convening focused on deepening collective understanding and practice of impact measurement. The event, titled “Why Is Impact Measurement Important for Trust, Transparency, and Transformation?”, was designed as a space for connection, learning, and practical skill-building among civil society…
We’re delighted to announce the 24th round of grants from TPF’s Türkiye Earthquake Fund. Since February 6, 2023, TPF has awarded 174 grants to 93 organizations, totaling $16 million and improving the lives of 2.6 million people in the earthquake-affected region. $73,081 to YÖRET (Foundation of the Societal Development and Education) – To support 30 psychosocial…
New York, NY (May 19, 2025) – May 19th is a day of profound significance in Türkiye—a day when we honor the power of youth and celebrate the spirit of possibility that lives in every new generation. In that same spirit, we are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural TPF Changemaker Scholarship Fund,…
Some nights leave a lasting mark—not just in memory, but in movement. The 2025 TPF Gala was one of those gatherings. Together, we raised $2.7 million—a testament to the compassion, generosity, and unity of a community determined to make a difference. Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, your belief in our…
New York, NY (May 2, 2025) – We are proud to announce that three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Sena Eken-Schieber Economics Award—Sıla, Ece, and Nagehan—have been accepted to Yale, Duke, and Columbia University, respectively. All three are Economics majors with GPAs above 3.7 from top universities in Türkiye, united by a shared dream: to make…
