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...
October 27, 2024

Assia & Vedat Eyuboğlu

Vedat and Assia Eyüboğlu knew they wanted philanthropy to be an important part of their lives. They also knew that meaningful giving requires more than choosing a cause. They wanted to understand where their
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..
October 27, 2024

Aykut Karaalioğlu

When Aykut arrived in San Francisco, he did not have a business plan or a clear roadmap for the future. Like many who leave home in search of opportunity, he arrived with ambition, curiosity, and the determination to build a better life, even though he did not yet know what shape that journey would take.
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..
October 27, 2024

Burtay Zülaloğlu

On an ordinary Monday, Burtay was doing what he always did, working with data at his office, when news of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye appeared on his screen. Although he had no family in the affected region, he felt the weight of the tragedy and knew he wanted to help.

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