your impact report 2013 –2014
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Vision Turkish Philanthropy Funds aspires to be the leading US foundation for high-impact social investments in Turkey.
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Mission Turkish Philanthropy Funds enables donors to realize their philanthropic passions for Turkey.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Leadership Letter 4 Zİya BOYACIGİLLER Commemoration 6 Your Impact 8 Education 10 Gender Equality 14 Social and Economic Development 18 Disaster Relief 22 Your Roadmap 24 Impact in turkey 26 CURRENT Partners 27 Grants GIVEN this Year 28 Your ToolBox 30 Ways to Give Now 32 Ways to Give later 33 Thank You 34 Founders Society 35 Legacy Society 35 Friends Society 35 All Donors 36 Your Team 38 Financial Highlights 40 Hayata Destek Association
why not make a big impact
Dear Friends and Colleagues in Philanthropy,
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Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ (TPF) undying commitment to social change derives from us asking ourselves, ‘Why not make a big impact?’ We start each day with the intention of providing new opportunities throughout Turkey, increasing social awareness and guiding our donors to reach their philanthropic goals. Through this practice and the backing of our supporters TPF has become what it is today. Özlenen Eser Kalav
Mustafa Kemal Abadan
Contributing to our global society by giving back in a purposeful manner lies at the heart of our vision. Turkish Philanthropy Funds tackles complex issues affecting Turkey today through smart social investments. And staying true to our inspiration, we ensure these investments not only remain sustainable in the long term, but also “make a big impact.” February 2014 marked seven years from TPF’s inception. Our results are easily measurable. In just those seven years, you have given us the opportunity to strategi cally invest $12.6 million in social development projects in Turkey. Currently, we are supporting 130 projects that span across 59 cities throughout the country in fields ranging from education to health to disaster relief. Our sophisticated and innovative approach to creating individualized philanthropic plans has attracted about 2000 philanthropists as donors. While serving the people of Turkey and our donors, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability and transparency. These past twelve months have been particularly exciting for TPF in terms of what we have accomplished. Investing nearly $1 million into projects in Turkey proved this year to be among our most effective years to date. We have our 43 partner organi zations on the ground to thank for carrying out successful projects. TPF qualifies expert organizations in the field to join our team as partners. Our latest addition, Darüşşafaka Society, is a pioneer in education and among the most reputable non profits in Turkey. Collaborating with trustworthy organizations that best carry out our mission is of utmost importance to TPF. This past year, one cause that stood out was gender equality. During one particular campaign, within a timespan of 24 hours, hundreds of donors came together to send 18 girls through school. In another instance, just one donor built an entire kilim-
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weaving workshop to empower over about 20 girls every day. Every donation counts, no matter the size. Through TPF, your gift will always make an impact. Turkish-American organizations around the country realize our capability to deliver results fast. That is why, during an emergency, they partner with TPF. When the mining disaster in Soma, Manisa, took place, TPF immediately became the hub for collecting donations. These organizations know TPF works with dedicated experts on the ground to allocate the funds most efficiently.
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We curated this impact report for you to be used as a blueprint for your philanthropic journey. We are privileged to share with you inspiring real stories both from our donors and from the field. Our toolbox will lead you into starting your first or gearing up for your next project. Our detailed grants report is your roadmap as it highlights the road we traveled together in 2013-2014 and points the way ahead in 20142015. Our Board of Directors and staff, or your team, are ready to offer expert advice and guide you through the process of giving. In short, TPF is at your service. We are dedicated to helping you make your mark on Turkey. We thank you for your support if you are a loyal donor and welcome you to our TPF family if we have just found you.
Sincerely,
Ă–zlenen Eser Kalav Chairman & CEO
Mustafa Kemal Abadan Vice-Chair
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what would z İya Abİ Do? To everyone at TPF, he was known as an effective leader because of his tremendous ability to inspire people, his unique strategic insight and his calm personality.
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Zİya Boyacıgİller Commemoration TPF lost a great friend and a leader on June 19, 2014. Ziya Boyacıgiller was known to most as a mentor. Having lived a life filled with passion for his work, generosity and a deep desire to make a difference, those surrounding Ziya had a lot to learn from him. Ziya’s early career was as a design engineer but he very quickly caught the start up bug, creating “EZCAD” with a friend just a few years out of graduate school. Ziya was one of the initial members and leaders of Maxim Integrated Products, working initially in engineering and then moving to the managerial side. To this day some of the managerial innovations Ziya brought to the company are still in practice according to his dear friend and colleague, Tunc Doluca, CEO of Maxim. Upon leaving Maxim, Ziya developed what his wife, Nakiye, refers to as a “portfolio career”, working only projects which gave him joy and where he felt he could make a real difference. Chief among these were angel investing, teaching and, of course, spending more time with his beloved daughters, Belkis and Esen. When the family returned to Turkey in 2003, Ziya took on the mission of doing all he could to ensure that entrepreneurship, especially tech nology related ventures, took hold in his home country.
He made such an impression on all of his mentees, that to this day, if one of them finds themselves at an impasse or a difficult decision, they turn to themselves and ask, ‘What Would Ziya Abi Do?’ After serving three years on TPF’s Board of Directors, giving insightful ideas and leading TPF’s second Five-Year Strategic Plan, he became a member of our Council of Trustees, created to honor the leadership, guidance and devotion of our past board members. To everyone at TPF, he was known as an effective leader because of his tremendous ability to inspire people, his unique strategic insight and his calm personality. Ziya, an entrepreneur by trade and by nature, was also one of TPF’s founding partners. Haldun Tashman, TPF’s Chairman Emeritus, says he will always remember Ziya’s innate kindness. While in İstanbul, Haldun recounts Ziya always suggesting to meet him at the Bebek Hotel. There were other places in the area to have coffee or drinks, but every time Ziya would ask to meet at the same place: the Bebek Hotel. In fact, he even used the same corner table.
Ziya Boyacıgiller
Haldun says he would always arrive early and greet him with a wide smile. One day, it finally occurred to Haldun why Ziya always chose this location. Haldun said “Ziya, I get it. This is your office!” Ziya laughed and said “indeed it is”. Ziya enjoyed meeting at the hotel because it was beautiful and convenient but most importantly, he could leave when he needed to, not when his guest wanted to! Ziya was said to have a contagious enthusiasm about learning that rubbed off on those he assisted. He made such an impre ssion on all of his mentees, that to this day, if one of them finds themselves at an impasse or a difficult decision, they turn to themselves and ask, ‘What Would Ziya Abi Do?’, noted members of Endeavor Turkey, a non-profit focused on iden tifying and supporting “high-impact” entrepreneurs. Ziya was Endeavor Turkey’s Founding Advisory Board member. Ziya was so invested and committed to the cause that he volunteered a tremendous amount of his time to make Endeavor a successful organization by guiding its employees, marketing the organi zation, and giving strategy ideas. Ziya was also a founding member of Galata Business Angels (GBA). In fact, this was where referring to Ziya as Ziya Abi took hold among the entrepreneurial community. Since angel investing is relatively new in Turkey, the initial members of GBA were almost always younger than Ziya. Early on Ziya noticed that all the GBA members called each other by their first names, something they never did with him. Finally Ziya said he would much rather they call him Ziya Abi rather than Ziya Bey. Given his warm, generous and brotherly nature, Ziya Abi took hold in GBA and eventually in the entrepreneurial community in general. His generosity and altruism have left a lasting effect on TPF. We value his many contributions to our organization and promise to grow his great legacy by upholding the ideals and principles, by which he lived. His family, TPF and his friends are planning a program to ensure that Ziya’s legacy lives on.
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EDUCATION Education creates opportunity. As Turkey grows economically, it is vital that its youth have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead that prosperity into the future. Since our founding, TPF has focused on ensuring that all Turkish youth have the opportunity to realize their potential.
GENDER EQUALITY Women and girls are a vital part of any community. TPF works to provide women and girls in Turkey access to every possibility that allows them to fulfill their potential.
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AREAS FOR IMPACT
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Turkish Philanthropy Funds uses strategic interventions to promote social and economic opportunity for the disadvantaged in both rural and urban areas and ensure they have the correct resources to sustain themselves.
DISASTER RELIEF Local NGOs are the first on the scene when disasters occur and they know best what assistance is needed and understand the complex political, social and cultural context of a disaster. TPF provides its donors with the most up to date information in an emergency and knows where funds are most needed.
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EDUCATION Among the countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Turkey has one of the highest populations below the age of 15. Yet, they remain below the OECD average in reading, mathematics and science. Participation rates in early childhood education and care are also low compared to the OECD average. It is imperative that these young people need to complete their education to be well prepared for the labor force and further learning. There are various priorities that need to be addressed simultaneously:
Improving equality between regions as well as urban and rural areas Addressing the needs of disadvantaged students Training quality teachers and school leaders Improving access to and completion of both secondary and higher education; and Adequately funding the education system.
An Apple for the Teacher Training teachers is an integral part of improving the quality of education in Turkey. The number of illiterate citizens decreased to 2.8 million in 2012 from 4.9 million in 2008. The drop in illiteracy was a result of improved relations between teachers and students.
35% of 15–29 year olds in Turkey are neither employed nor in school – The OECD Average is 16%
what is the issue?
Building and Improving Schools Providing a safe and secure learning environment is vital to achieving the educational goals of any community. When schools do not have enough books for students, are missing toilets, need elevators for their disabled, or are reaching their capacity, they are in desperate need of funding to help improve their environment. That is where TPF steps in. TPF partners with a number of organizations to help repair schools, build new classrooms, provide additional school supplies, and update their technology.
Darüşşafaka Society
50%
7.6
YEARS is the Average schooling length in Turkey
of the population 25 years or older has any sort of secondary education
88%
Our partners on the ground are training teachers to provide the highest quality of education to students as well as training principals to equip them with the leadership skills they need to efficiently and effectively manage a school. SCHOLARSHIPS A lack of income prevents a huge number of high school aged children from enrolling in school. Extending scholarships increases the likelihood that these adolescents will attend school. Turkey still has the highest proportion of young people neither employed nor in school or training among 15-29 year-olds across OECD countries: 35 percent compared with an OECD average of 16 percent. TPF wants students to focus on their education and not finances.
less than
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of tpf’s funds are granted towards education
What has been TPF’s impact?
200 trained teachers around turkey
91 high school scholarships granted
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A Community Effort İMECE, community engagement and activism, dates back centuries in Anatolia. One of TPF’s partners, TOVAK, Turkey Community Service Foundation, has expanded upon this phenomenon and started a project that brings university students and villagers together. Students and villagers jointly repair and restore schools around the country. From installing toilets to building classrooms, or even just applying fresh paint, the community shares the task of turning rundown schools into sparkling exemplary learning centers.
The late Andre Dimitriadis
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Andre Dimitriadis, who was born and raised in İstanbul, called TPF’s attention to this project that provides work for the local villagers, pride for the volunteer students, and renewed schools for students and teachers. The idea of bringing people within communities together to make improvements on their schools convinced Andre to donate to the project. He is the largest supporter of the initiative with a $100,000 grant made through TPF. Over the years, with TPF funding, TOVAK’s İMECE project has repaired 89 schools around the country, completing the latest school this past June of 2014. Andre passed away in August 2013 and was unable to see the latest repaired school, but the students who were the recipients of his generosity will remember him forever.
TOVAK
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Revealing Everyone’s Full Potential Since 1863, Darüşşafaka Society, one of Turkey’s oldest educational institutions, has worked to extend opportunities to disadvantaged children. They offer free primary and secondary education at their school. Ensuring that every child has access to an education is something that Ömer Selçukhan Ertur, an author, professor and retired UN worker – has turned his attention to in recent years. Given the number of worthy organizations dedicated to solving this challenge, he couldn’t decide which one he would support.
Ömer Ertur
After Ömer’s initial call and visit to Darüşşafaka, he knew he had hit upon the right organization. What Ömer admires most about Darüşşafaka is the opportunity that they provide to disadvantaged children who would have otherwise not reached to their full potential. “Sometimes I come across fantastic, sharp individuals that, unfortunately, were never given the chance to study and I just imagine what else they could have achieved with a formal education,” he said. Ömer collaborated with TPF to channel his gift from the United States to Darüşşafaka Society. His tax-deductible donation will be used to support Darüşşafaka graduates with scholarships to attend university. He hopes someday to help create a Darüşşafaka University.
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Gender Equality Gender equality in Turkey is two steps forward and one step back. Women make up approximately 26 percent of the top executives. 12 percent of Turkish CEOs are women in comparison to 4 percent of Fortune 1,000 companies in the United States. Forty-three percent of all university students are women and 70 percent of female university graduates are employed. Yet, 10 percent of women are illiterate. This is something Turkish Philanthropy Funds is dedicated to changing. TPF is investing in education, and skill building to close the gender gap in Turkey.
She Decides In a country where women account for only ten percent of business managers, one percent of mayors and fourteen percent of Parliament members, teaching leadership skills is essential. An integral part of this process is providing women with role models. TPF’s partners fill in the gap. Through teaching leadership skills and assisting with job searches, TPF partners are guiding Turkish society’s young women to success and are increasing the labor force participation rate.
Let’s Educate our Girls Educating women and girls in Turkey raises lifetime incomes for them and their families.
27%
In 2013, Turkey’s gender gap was 120 out of 136 by the World Economic Forum. This number is reflected through many different factors, but particularly education. TPF is tackling major roadblocks that cause the gap and prevent Turkey’s female population from achieving their dreams. By providing access to education by means of scholarships and building schools and literacy centers, women and girls are given the chance to thrive in all areas of their lives.
of women aged 25–64 have earned the equivalent of a high-school degree
Through our partners, TPF has brightened the future and provided access to education to over 119 girls just within the past year. One hundred and thirty women and girls are becoming entrepreneurs through skills training. Who Made That? There are mothers, daughters and sisters we’ve met along our journey who are supporting their entire family on just a single salary. TPF supports projects where women are taught a life skill that will earn them an income, thus empowering them to become independent, confident breadwinners. From weaving kilims to sewing bags, women throughout Turkey are making major family decisions and learning how to manage their finances to become entrepreneurs. In terms of fostering entrepreneurship, Dell’s Gender Index ranked Turkey number 11 out of 17 countries throughout the globe, a country where only 33 percent of women actually have a bank account. TPF harnesses the drive of women in Turkey to achieve their potential by simply providing the train ing needed to succeed. In the city of Van alone, TPF has built two workshops and has employed over 130 women and girls, positively impacting over 1,000 family members.
Chairman & CEO, Özlenen Eser Kalav visiting Van
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4.96
45%
YEARS
of women in Eastern and Southeastern regions are illiterate
Average schooling rate among girls
250 girls and women received art therapy to combat the effects of domestic violence
What has been TPF’s impact?
119 132
girls received skills training
scholarships to girls in total (University And high school)
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IMPACT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Şerİfe My name is Şerife. I am a 19-year-old working mother of two beautiful children. TPF has helped me become the mother I want to be through its financial aid. For the past two years, I’ve taken advantage of an amazing opportunity to learn the trade of kilim weaving. Each day, I arrive at the workshop ready to create beautiful works of art for clients around the world. With the other girls in the work shop, we share stories, cook, and form lifelong friendships. A large portion of our day is dedicated to our schooling and learning to read and write. I’ve never attended a school, but now I am completely literate.
The ability to support your family, which in my case includes extended family, is an amazing feeling. I stride through life with a sense of purpose, feeling independent. I no longer have to ask my husband for money to buy clothes for my baby or anything else. Each kilim I weave and each lesson I learn is for my newborn daughter, and women and girls all over Turkey, who don’t have the same opportunities. Funding from TPF is essential to grow the kilim weaving workshops that are run by HADD, Hisar Anatolian Support Society. Within three years, TPF has given HADD $80,500 – enough to build and operate two workshops and reach hundreds of girls and impact all of their families.
Hisar Anatolian Support Society
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
In His Memory “Dad always supported girls and women in every way and especially in education,” recounted Özgür Karaosmanoğlu, son of Attila Karaosmanoğlu, who passed away in November of 2013. Right away, friends in the United States immedi ately began asking where they could donate in his name. The family had already setup funds in Turkey with various organizations, but needed a way for people in the United States and around the world to pay their respects through a donation.
The late Mr. Karaosmanoğlu was a top economist with the World Bank whose daily work involved gender equality and development. Girls’ education in Turkey was his top priority, so when it came to choosing the organization that would receive the funds raised, ÇYDD, The Association for Supporting Contemporary Life, was an easy choice. The part of the process that stood out was when he received a letter stating the name of the girl that received the scholar ship as well as a little background on her. “Knowing that TPF has already vetted these organizations makes the process stress-free.”
Özgür thought of TPF in hopes that the process could be made simpler. “Everything was done so quickly, so efficiently and in such a great way. The Attila Karaosmanoğlu Memorial Fund was online and running within one day.”
The late Attila Karaosmanoğlu
Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği scholarship recipient
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Social and Economic Development Sixteen percent of the Turkish population lives below the poverty line. While the income derived from farming is not sufficient for the rural population, citizens who migrated from rural areas also lack the financial and social capital to successfully adjust to urban life. Turkish Philanthropy Funds focuses on strategic interventions to improve the quality of economic and social opportunities currently available to ensure that the economically disadvantaged both in rural and urban areas have adequate resources to sustain themselves. Improving Healthcare in Turkey As the OECD country with the third highest income inequality, Turkey faces the problem of catering to all of its citizens equally. Access to quality and specialized healthcare for those with the lowest income in the most remote villages and in shantytowns remains an issue. Many cannot afford transportation to hospitals in big cities to receive care that is needed. In terms of health indicators, Turkey performs significantly worse when compared to the OECD, finishing 25th out of 34 countries. This echoes the fact that per capita spending on healthcare remains low in the country by international standards. According to the OECD, the United States led the developed world in 2012, spending $8,745 per capita on health care. Turkey, by contrast, spent just $984 per capita, the lowest among developed countries. Improving the health of the workforce is a priority in improving Turkey’s overall competitiveness. TPF works with NGOs on the ground in Turkey to fill this gap; an example of this can be seen through the work that is done for children with leukemia – ensuring that children from families with low income that suffer from this horrible cancer get the care they need while also getting an education from classes specifically designed for them – providing free special education. Strengthening Communities Lifting communities out of poverty has been a centuries-old struggle that societies have tried to solve. Over the past several years, it has become apparent that the best way to advance lives is through empowerment. This is what partners of TPF are doing. One of these issues lies within seasonal migrant workers. Children migrating with their families each year are forced to work under harsh conditions and give up any option of educa tion. This interruption imprisons them in a “cycle of poverty,” ensuring that they will share the same future as their parents.
Photo courtesy of Delizia Flaccavento, TOHUM Autism Foundation
There are approximately one million child laborers in Turkey and half of them are working in seasonal migration. Through education and summer camps, TPF is partnering with organi zations on the ground to end the cycle of poverty and eradicate child labor.”
16.3% of the turkish population lives below the poverty line
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what is the issue?
73.4% Third highest income inequality in OECD (Turkey: 0.412)
live in urban areas
10% of tpf’s funds are granted towards social and economic development this past year, $95,104
What has been TPF’s impact?
funded special education for one boy with autism for a year
Purchased vital medical refrigerator for children with leukemia’s medicine
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IMPACT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Tuana Meet Tuana, a beautiful three-year-old girl, who was recently admitted to TPF partner, LÖSEV’s, Foundation for Children with Leukemia, Hospital for children suffering from leukemia. Unaware of her surroundings and this new environment – let alone what leukemia even is – she began receiving aggressive treatment. She accepts each stage of chemotherapy with curiosity and confusion.
Her father is a Turkish laborer receiving minimum wage. He cannot afford the daily travel expenses involved in bringing her to large, urban cities for care. He brought Tuana to LOSEV’s hospital, but was forced to return to his hometown to be with his other children. Tuana’s treatment will take approximately three years. She has a 90 percent chance to be cured as she will be provided the best treatment, care, supporting equip ment, healthy diet, hygienic environment, and moral support. TPF is waiting on good news from LÖSEV!
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DONOR SPOTLIGHT
We Wholeheartedly Trust TPF Elif and Dr. Tamer Seçkin are an exemplary couple among resourceful Turkish-American philanthropists. Founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America with Padma Lakshmi, Dr. Seçkin has been diligently working to bring change among the health sector for years. The Seçkins are at the helm of their own Foundation, but when it comes to giving back to Turkey, the Seçkins trust TPF. “Prior to the creation of TPF, there were no ways for Turkish diaspora to organize towards a good cause. We had no culture of an organized way of giving. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is truly an original, well-thought foundation,” stated Dr. Seçkin.
“TPF has created a reception of like-minded who gather simply for the good of Turkey. We stand behind Haldun [Tashman’s] vision and his gifted, generous personality,” expressed Dr. Seçkin.
The couple joined TPF’s Founder’s Society in 2010, reiterating their commitment to philanthropy in Turkey. Over the years, they have chosen to give to a variety of projects, touching upon all of TPF’s cause areas.
To create big impact, it takes a big vision. For Elif and Dr. Tamer Seçkin’s grand vision of development in Turkey, they choose TPF due to results, transparency and effectiveness.
In the future, Elif and Dr. Tamer Seçkin hope to support more projects on women’s empowerment, referring specifically to combatting domestic violence and increasing the percentage of literate girls and women. The Seçkins are also excited to involve their children in TPF’s Young Professionals group and hope to help increase the involvement of our community’s youth into the world of philanthropy.
Elif and Dr. Tamer Seçkin
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Disaster Relief On May 13, 2014, an explosion tore through a coal mine in Soma, Turkey, as more than seven hundred workers prepared for a shift change. The subsequent fire cut off electricity to the mine, trapping hundreds of miners about a mile beneath the surface. The death toll from smoke inhalation was staggering, reaching 301 casualties. As soon as news of the explosion hit, Turkish Philanthropy Funds reacted and formed the Soma Disaster Relief Fund, to aid in various stages of recovery, rebuilding and resilience. Our donors reacted as well. TPF has raised over $130,000 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be granted to partner organizations. TPF’s priority in Soma is to provide support on the following areas: 1 Education: TPF wants to prioritize providing financial support to the children of miners who have lost their lives. However, we also understand that the funds raised for scholarships have surpassed the need so we will work with organizations that also provide educa- tion on mine security, decreasing the probability of accidents and first-aid to miners; and organizations that provide skill enhancing workshops to women who have to become breadwinners of their families. 2 Psycho-social support: Even though the town of Soma has been singled out after the disaster, the casualties were from more than 15 neighboring towns and villages. TPF is interested in supporting projects that can provide psycho-social support to people impacted in those other towns as well. 3 Diversifying income generation: TPF is interested in supporting organizations that can provide new avenues for revenue generation and increase opportunities for employment in sectors other than mining. These might include projects to develop agriculture in the area or establishing workshops or co-operatives to train women and create new income opportunities.
Photo courtesy of Alev Özkan
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Turkish-American Organizations Unite TPF was able to raise more than $130,000 since the disaster to aid in the relief efforts. None of this would have been made possible if it wasn’t for the coordination of many Turkish-American organizations around the country. From the Moon and Stars Project of the American Turkish Society donating the proceeds from the opening night of the New York Turkish Film Festival, to ATA-DC hosting an event, to a group of Peace Corp volunteers, Arkadaşlar, making a stellar effort, to highlighting the Soma Disaster Relief Project in an article, every bit of effort helped. Some TurkishAmericans, some not, all felt connected enough to Turkey to unite after the disaster and raise funds. Creating a streamlined effort is essential to efficiently addressing a disaster. When emergency strikes, time is crucial. TPF would like to thank all organizations that campaigned to raise funds for Soma and trusted TPF in the grant making process. Below is a list of Turkish-American organizations and media outlets that deserve high praise for helping TPF react as efficiently as possible to the disaster in Soma. American Turkish Association of Southern California American Turkish Association of Washington DC Arkadaşlar – Peace Corps Assembly of Turkish American Associations Cornucopia Magazine Cincinnati Turkish American Association Daily Sabah İzmir USA Moon and Stars Project of the American Turkish Society Turkish American Association of Minnesota Turkish American Cultural Association of Washington Turkish American Association of North Texas Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan Turkish American Cultural Association of Georgia Turkish Coalition of America Turkish Society of Texas Ventura County American Turkish Association
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YOUR roadmap The road traveled together in 2013–2014 and the roadmap for the future
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TURKISH PHILANTHROPY FUNDS
GRANTS 2013–2014 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $84,332 Donor advised: $50,500 Competitive: $33,832
GENDER EQUALITY $23,643 Donor advised: $9,908 Competitive: $13,735
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$959,624 total grants awarded
EDUCATION $186,835 Donor advised: $113,347 Competitive: $73,488
Chart reflects grants awarded by Turkish Philanthropy Funds from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS $664,814 Donor advised: $598,036 Competitive: $66,778
donor advised
competitive
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IMPACT IN TURKEY There are currently 88 Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ partner projects operating in 59 cities.
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YOUR ROADMAP
CURRENT PARTNERS
education Bilim Akademisi / The Science Academy Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Vakfı / Boğaziçi University Foundation Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti / Darüşşafaka Society Eğitim Reformu Girişimi / Education Reform Initiative Lösemili Çocuklar Vakfı / Foundation for Children with Leukemia Nesin Vakfı / Nesin Foundation Öğretmen Akademisi Vakfı / Teachers Academy Foundation Sabancı Üniversitesi / Sabancı University Tarsus Amerikan Koleji Mezunlar Derneği /
Tarsus American College Alumni Association
Türk Eğitim Vakfı/ Turkish Education Foundation Türkiye Eğitim Gönüllüleri Vakfı /
Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey
Tüvana Okuma İstekli Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı / Tuvana Foundation for the
Education of Motivated Children
Tohum Otizm Vakfı / Tohum Autism Foundation Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı / Community Volunteers Foundation Türkiye Görme Özürlüler Kitaplığı / Library of Turkey for the Visually Impaired
social & economic Development Bolu Bağışçılar Vakfı / Bolu Community Foundation Ege Derneği / Aegean Association Hayata Destek Derneği / Support to Life Association Kavak Dernekler Federasyonu / Federation of Associations of Kavak Eymir Kültür Vakfı / Eymir Cultural Foundation Sanat Psikoterapi Derneği / Art Psychotherapy Association Türkiye Erozyonla Mücadele Ağaçlandırma ve Doğal Varlıkları Koruma
Vakfı / The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion,
for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats
Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı / Third Sector Foundation of Turkey Türkiye Toplum Hizmetleri Vakfı / Turkey Community Service Foundation Türkiye Yardım Sevenler Derneği / Turkish Philanthropic Association Ankara Koru Rotary Kulübü / Ankara Koru Rotary Club
DISASTER RELIEF AKUT Arama Kurtarma Derneği / AKUT Search and Rescue Association Mahalle Afet Gönüllüleri Vakfı /
Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers Foundation
Türkiye Kızılay Derneği / Turkish Red Crescent
ARTS AND CULTURE Anadolu Kültür Vakfı / Anatolian Culture Foundation İstanbul Kültür ve Sanat Vakfı / Istanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts
GENDER EQUALITY Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı / Mother Child Education Foundation Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği / The Association for Supporting
Contemporary Life
Değişim Liderleri Derneği /Change Leaders Association Hisar Anadolu Destek Derneği / Hisar Anatolian Support Society Kadın Emeğini Değerlendirme Vakfı /
Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work
Kamer Vakfı / KAMER Foundation Türkiye Kadın Girişimciler Derneği /
Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey
Türk Aile Sağlığı ve Planlaması Vakfı /
Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation
Turkish Women’s International Network Van Kadın Derneği / Van Woman’s Association
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GRANTS THIS FISCAL YEAR education
Ankara Koru Rotary Club $3,767 – Ankara, Turkey Provide university scholarships to two students at Middle Eastern Technical University and one high school student.
Mother Child Education Foundation $3,104 – Turkey Support projects that teach recent migrant women to Istanbul literacy skills and computer skills.
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Science Academy $1,657 – Turkey Promote science among youth in Turkey through the Hakki Ogelman summer school project and a Young Academic Prize Scholarship. Bosphorus University Foundation $49,862 – İstanbul, Turkey Maintain the restoration needs of the Hamlin Hall and the Theodorus Hall, provide support for the North American Exchange Scholarship Fund and to contribute to the endowment of the foundation. Bridge To Türkiye Fund $1,550 – United States Provide education to children through the Bolluca Children’s Village Project.
Association For The Support Of Contemporary Living $84,004 – Turkey Provide 119 scholarships to girls, including university and high school.
Education Reform ınitiative $6,840 – Turkey Support the production of the 2012 Education Monitoring Report in Turkey.
FABSİT $1,225 – Turkey Grant scholarships to the Tugla Project at Tarsus American College, which provides scholarships to its students.
Robert College Of İstanbul $50,000 – İstanbul, Turkey Provide scholarships to three high school students.
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Nesin Foundation $1,000 – İzmir, Turkey Support the work of the Nesin Mathematics Village, where students of all ages students attend summer camp and attempt to overcome two common obstacles associated with math, fear and lack of focus.
Teachers Academy Foundation $6,840 – Turkey Train 200 teachers around Turkey to best equip and prepare them to provide the highest quality of education to Turkey’s youth.
Phoenix Country Day School $1,000 – Arizona, United States Support programs, upgrade facilities, and ensure the future of the institution through endowment.
Federation of Associations of Kavak $1,943 – Samsun, Turkey Host a chess tournament at the local high school.
Community Volunteers Foundation $20,000 – Turkey Create the “Sabus Education Memorial Fund” at Istanbul Law School in honor of Sebahat Buruloğlu.
Turkey Community Service Foundation $2,000 – Turkey Build a memorial center in honor of Andre Dimitriadis, who supported the restoration of over 200 schools around Turkey.
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social & economic Development
AKUT Search And Rescue Association $2,244 – Turkey Purchase radio communication equipment to be used during search and rescue procedures.
American Turkish Society of Southern California $1,000 – California, United States Support the American Turkish Association of Southern California.
Bolu Community Foundation $50,000 – Bolu, Turkey Support the Bolu Community Foundation’s operating funds and endowment to promote a sustainable third sector in Bolu.
Endometriosis Foundation of America $20,000 – United States Support the ENPOWR Project, which works with the NYS Department of Health to help women become advocates for their own health and seek early diagnosis, reaching 12,000 young women. Support To Life Association $500 – Hatay, Turkey Provide cash assistance to Syrian refugees living outside of camps in Hatay, to purchase basic goods. Foundation For Children With Leukemia $9,750 – Turkey Purchase an essential medical refridgerator to house and safely keep cool vital medication for patients staying at the hopsital.
Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation $500 – United States Support research at the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation.
Tohum Autism Foundation $9,272 – Turkey Provide private therapy lessons for one student with autism, two times per week for one year.
Turkish Coalition Of America $1,839 – United States Support disaster relief efforts from Typhoon Haiyan through four local Filipino organizations. .
GENDER EQUALITY
Change Leaders Association $9,908 – Turkey Support the Sparks Program, that trains women in leadership skills to prepare them for a fulfilling career.
Hisar Anatolian Support Society $10,735 – Van, Turkey Provide general needs to the Canan Murthy kilim weaving workshop, including heating for the winter and computer for educational purposes.
Art Psychotherapy Association $3,000 – Van, Turkey Provide art therapy to 250 survivors of domestic violence and the Van earthquake of 2011.
Scholarship
Cardozo School of Law $28,778 – New York, United States Academic scholarship to law student at the Cardozo School of Law.
Columbia Business School $30,000 – New York, United States Provide scholarship to two Turkish students
Sabancı University $476,626 – İstanbul, Turkey Provide university scholarships to 20 students at Sabanci University.
Tarsus American College Alumni Association $72,660 – Turkey Grant 19 scholarships through the Tugla Project at Tarsus American College, which provides scholarships to it’s students.
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YOUR toolbox TPF’s toolbox empowers donors with many options to make an impact
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Donor advised fund spotlight DONOR SPOTLIGHT
smart investments The latest addition to TPF’s Donor Advised Funds (DAF), was opened by Microsoft employee, Alp Önalan. A signature product of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, a DAF enables the donor to support multiple organizations and programs through out the year, with TPF’s staff ready to help to identify grant recipients, ensure charitable status and provide administrative support. Alp began donating to TPF through his employer’s matching gift program. After consulting with Turkish Philanthropy Funds, he realized that he can use his company’s matching gift program more efficiently by opening a DAF. TPF’s requirement to start a fund is $5,000. Alp states that after opening a DAF “I put more thought into my contributions and I am more strategic about it [giving] in general.” DAFs are a no-hassle option for those who are eager to get involved in philanthropy but don’t want the logistical burden. A major added benefit to the donor are the tax deductions, which TPF helps facilitate.
Alp Önalan
Alp Önalan
Since opening his DAF, Alp has chosen to give towards a multitude of areas, with a focus on education, which truly stands out to him as an important issue. “It usually takes one educated person from one family to make the difference for his/her people,” he states, referring to supporting education through TPF. At any given time, TPF has over 50 projects live on their website (www.tpfund.org). For DAF holders, donating to any one of these projects is an easy one-step process. Additionally, DAF holders can choose to support projects run by organizations with which TPF does not partner. Whether your choice is a US-based organization or an NGO in Turkey, TPF’S DAF structure can facilitate your transaction. Mr. Önalan stated “Over the years, I have learned more about TPF and was so motivated and inspired by the people who have started it all. I think you are all doing such great work and we [DAF holders] are trying just to be part of this journey.” To receive more details about opening a Donor Advised Fund, please contact TPF. It will be our pleasure to walk you through the process.
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ways to give now Open a Fund with TPF Similar to opening an account, under the TPF umbrella, you can invest your funds with TPF tax-free, accumulate interest, and grant the capital and/or the investment over time by support ing projects either in Turkey or in the United States. TPF provides admin istrative and grant making support. You can name the fund after yourself, a loved one, your family or an institution.
Give Directly to a Project TPF’s website, www.tpfund.org, is a virtual matchmaker for nonprofits and donors. Search TPF’s online project database and find a project that moves you.
Give Directly to a Project
Open a Fund with TPF
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Join TPF’s Friend’s Society
Create a Memorial Fund
Join TPF’s Friend’s Society Designed for those who wish to support a cause area (Education, Gender Equality, Social and Economic Development) and entrust TPF to invest the funds for them.
Start-A-Campaign Support a cause, project or TPF by mobilizing your own friends and family. Create your own page on TPF’s site where you can fundraise and collect donations from your contacts to support what moves you. Create a Memorial Fund Start a campaign in memory of a loved family member or friend. You can designate which project or organization will be the grant recipient.
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YOUR TOOLBOX
ways to give later Charitable Bequests A bequest in your will or trust can direct specific assets or a percentage of your estate to a fund or to add to an existing fund. You can reduce your taxable estate and create a charitable legacy.
Charitable Remainder Trusts You can transfer cash or assets (especially appreciated assets) to an irrevocable trust and may receive income for life or, if you chose, a certain term of years. The remainder passes to TPF, creating a permanent fund in your name.
Charitable Lead Trusts You can set up a trust that generates dividends. Throughout the term of the trust, earned dividends go to TPF. Remaining assets go to your heirs, tax-free, on the trust’s appreciation.
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Retirement Plan and Insurance Beneficiary Designations
Real Estate and Bargain Sales
Charitable Gift Annuities
Retirement Plan and Insurance Beneficiary Designations Any retirement plan such as an IRA or a 401(k) or life insurance policy allows you to create a named fund with TPF. Name TPF as the benefi ciary and when you pass away, the assets transfer to TPF, reducing es tate and income taxes.
Charitable Gift Annuities A simple contract guarantees you a fixed income in exchange for a gift to TPF. Annuity rates are set by the American Council on Gift Annuities.
Real Estate and Bargain Sales If you have real estate assets that you would like to donate as a charitable gift, TPF can help. Retain the right to use during your lifetime while you receive an immediate tax deduction or sell an asset to TPF for less than the fair market value and use the difference in value as your gift.
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thank you The Founders Society
The Legacy Society
Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Founders Society is a diverse group of dedicated investors who provide the vital foundation for our work through financial, human and social capital. The TPF Founders Society is open to those individuals interested in making a long-term commitment to Turkish philanthropy.
Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Legacy Society is created exclusively to honor those who help our grant making through a gift to TPF in their wills, trusts or estate plans.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Serpil and Yalçın Ayaslı Özlenen Eser Kalav Haluk Soykan Nihal and Haldun Tashman PIONEERING PARTNERS Mustafa Kemal Abadan KEYSTONE PARTNERS Murat Ağırnaslı The Attar Family Nakiye and Ziya Boyacıgiller Assia and Vedat Eyüboğlu Aylin Tashman Kim KıSKA Şevket Turgut Neşe Erinç Özada Ramerica Foundation Elif and Tamer Seçkin
Photo courtesy of Delizia Flaccavento, Tohum Autism Foundation
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Nakiye and Ziya Boyacıgiller Ömer Selçukhan Ertur Şevket Turgut Neşe Ali Rıza Sarıoğlu Nihal and Haldun Tashman Ömer Uzun The Friend's Society Anıta Aasen Nursel Akdoğan Mehmet Ali Anıl İsmet Apdıroğlu Pınar Arcan Gül Bahtiyar Akif Balantekin Beyza Boyacıoğlu Sezgi Cayır Ömer Çorluhan Ebru and Murat Doğruer Halit Gökay Nilgün Gökgür Ebru Gültekin Todd Hart Ece Hür Çağla İnselbag Ersin Karaoğlu
Judith Kearney Mehmet Lütfi Kırdar The Mamdani Foundation Metin and Tülin Mangır Selin McCurdy Alberto Meroni Sevin Oktay Evren Özargun Erkin Özay Amy Pertschuk Robert Reid Cüneyt Serdar Tuğba Çolpan and Reid Skibell Orhan Suleiman Joel Weisberg Vincent Williams
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DONORS $500,000 or more Assia and Vedat Eyüboğlu Nihal and Haldun Tashman $10,000 – $100,000 Mustafa Kemal Abadan Ahmet Bozer Cem Çeşnig Ömer M. Çorluhan Zafer Ecevit Ömer Selçukhan Ertur Lou Anne King Jensen Hülya and Aydın Koç Nalluru C. Murthy Alp Önalan Elif and Tamer Seçkin Aylin Tashman Kim Burcu and Mete Tuncel One Foundation
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$1,000 – $9,999 Nursel Akdoğan Hakan Altıntepe Itır and Erden Arkan Seda and Erhun Arkan Ayşe and Cevdet Aydemir Bilge Öğün Bassani Fatma Aslı Başgöz Nesli Başgöz Sema and Bülent Başol Kumsal Bayazıt Alp Baysal Muzaffer Baytürk Batur Biçer Sarah Billinghurst Nakiye and Ziya Boyacıgiller Nilüfer and Jacopo Bracco Hatice and Serdar Dalkır Meltem Dinçer Ayşe and Ali Doğramacı Handan and Gürkan Ege Hafize Gaye Erkan Tresa Eyres Deborah Ann Fairchild WomenOne Foundation The Dallas Foundation Global Giving Foundation Ahmet İmen Candace Maria Johnson Mehmet Sait Kayahan Lawrence Kaye Mehmet Kırdar Ergun Kırlıkovalı İrem Kıyak Demet and Berkin Koloğlu Hüseyin Kopkallı Köylüoğlu Family Anne Kozlu Zeynep Kuzu Turkish American Ladies League Harlan Lazarus Marathon Line
Renewed Materials Mustafa Merç Atiye Müftüler Turkish Society of Texas Pınar and Nuray Ogün Ayşe Nil and Bahadır B. Önalan Ayşe and Nicholas Porcaro Yonca Sarıgedik Serhan Seçmen Cüneyt M. Serdar Sibel Sert S. Sami Solu, M.D., Charitable Fund Baran Sumer Ege Tanör Asuman and Metin Taşkın Soner Terek Barbara Thomas Peter Diamond Trust Ventura County American Turkish Association Banu and Hidayet Türkoğlu Elsie Vance United Mine Workers of America Ali Yalman Kazım Yıldız Asuman Yılmaz Hülya and Uğur Yılmaz Dance with Cancer $1 – $999 Andrew A. MacGregor Artuğ Acar Habibe Açık Esther Adzhiashvili Erman Ağırnaslı Leman Ağırnaslı Nuran Ağırnaslı Ender Ağırnaslı Leyla Ahmed Hülya Ahmed Cansu Akalın Gülsün Akanayigit Deniz Akar Tracei and Ersin Akarlılar İlhan Akbil Elif Akçaylı Sibel Akçekaya Burcu Akdere Melek Akgül Lee Funda Akın Ali Akınay Özgül Akkuş Selvin Akkuş-Clemens Leyla Akoğlu Levent Akşin Candaş Aksoy Hülya Aksoy Serap Aksu İrem Aksu Fuat Aktan Ali Çağdaş Akyıldız Nazlı Sıla Alan Selva Alganer Itır Aloba
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Tamer Alpagot Yasemin Alpagut İsmail Alptekin Ahmet Altay Berk Altın Banu Altındağ Mehmet Şekip Altuğ Çetin Amato Nuray Anahtar Kemal Anbarcı Senay Ataselim and Murat Yilmaz Mehmet Ali Anıl Çağın Ararat Pınar Arcan Kamil Özgür Arman Faruk Arslan Hasan Arslan Keli Arslancan Duygu Atacan Zafer Atasoy Serdar Atav Meral Atay Gamze Ateş Yavuz Atila Ebru Awad N. Aslı Ay Gülesi Eser Ayanoğlu Gözde Ayaz İnci Aybar Mehmet Aydar Suna Aydemir Melike Aydın Hilmi Aydın Melike Aydın Dilaj Serhat Aydoğdu Aliye İnci Aydoğdu Bertan Aygün Sonay Aykan Olgu Aytaç Vildan Ayvalık Ulduz Azar Jake Baer Bilge Bahar Gül Bahtiyar Yakov Bakış Nisa Bakkalbaşı Akif Balantekin Namık Balcı Haluk Balkan Mehmet Baloğlu Scott Barkow Dilek Barlas Victor Baruh Banu Başaran Çiğdem Başaran Yasemin Basusta Ülkü Bates Monteray Bay Technologies Angela Baydemir Fulya Bayolken Nihal Bayraktar Can Bayram Elif Bayraslı Amanda Beatty Rick Beaver Irv and Geri Beck Eser Belding Michele and David Benjamin Fatih Benzer
Jeffrey Besselman Talin Bezmen Abhishek Bhattacharyya Pınar Bilgin Yasemin Binerer Yasemin Biro Kırtman Amy Bix Kofi Boakye Mordo Bono Elif Bor Maximilian Bordenkircher Lydia Borland Rachel Bortnick Çiğdem Bostan Alev Bosut Berrak Aylin Bowen Beyza Boyacıoğlu Emir Boydağ Bedri Bozkurt Melis Bromberg Arzu Brown Ceren Budak Yasin Budak Beyhan Budak Andreas Buja Canan Büyükünsal Kenan Çağlar Al Çakalgöz Deniz Çakıcı Melih Cam Ahmet Can Hakkı Çankaya Ebru Çankaya Mehmet Çankırı Greg Cantwell Frederic Casella Matt Casner Suzanne Cassidy Sezgi Çayır Zeynep and Özgür Cebioğlu Aral Çelebioğlu Aliye Çelik Emrullah Çelik Yeliz Çengelcik Sarp Centel Serdar Çepni Ali Cerrahoğlu Burak Çetin Ender Çetin Burhan Çetinkaya Ayşe and Argun Ceyhan Yonca and İsmail Ceyhan Hakan Ceylan Çetin Chabuk Genevieve Chapman Siddharth Chary Yuna Cho Deniz Çiçek Eric Çigan Dila Çil Mete Civelek Zane Clausen Michael Clemens Mark Çolaco Mehmet Çolakoğlu Tuğba Çolpan and Reid Skibell
Can Cömertoğlu Mehtap Cevher Conti Çiğdem Coyle Reyhan Crider Ebru Çulhacı Refik Çulpan Meral Çultu Seher Dağdeviren Harika Dağlı Hüseyin Dahlhausen Ehsan Daipour Alper Dalkılıç Duygu Daniels Graham Darby Kemal Davaşlıoğlu Cristiane De Oliveira Danielle Deangelis Rachel Decosta Handan Firuze Demir Deniz Demiray Emine Demiray Didem and Güneş Demirbaş Cem Demirci Mehmet Tahir Demircioğlu Oktay Demirdal Bahar Demirdirek Levent Demirekler Demet Demirkaya Dost Deniz Brookshire Dental Çağla Derveaux Claudia Diaz Zehra Dinçer Cengiz Dinçoğlu Sadi Dinlenç Derya Diyaroğlu Özgen Doğan Leslie Doğan Sultan Doğanay Ebru and Murat Doğruer Beril Dora Aziz Dursun Merve Ece Meral Zeynep Ceyda Ecemiş Semra Ecer and Gilber Albert Mercedes Echeverri Dinçer Eğin Yeliz Eker Şölen Ekesan Melike Ekicikol Özlem Ekinci Serkan Eknay Mehmet Elicin Ben Ensminger-Law Coast to Coast Equipment Ercan Erberk Tevfik Burak Erdem Eren Erdemgil Serkan Erdemli Seyhan Erden Yasemin Erden Seyhan Erden and Tahir Erimli Feryal Erhun Mustafa Eriç Yeşim Erke-Magent Atıl Erken
Deniz Erkılınç Kadriye Erkul Sumru Erkut Levent Erman Hülya Ermeç Umut Ermiş Fulya Ersoy Ozan Ersoy Ayça Ertekin Mehmet Erten Osman Ertugay Mert Erzan Funda Esen Şerife Eti Özben Evren Melike Faiz Hatai Family Galip Feyzioğlu Anıl Filiz Ezgi and Rafael Flor The Mamdani Foundation Allen Fu Antica Furnishings Stephen Gallagher Seth Gammon Gergena Gancheva Mark Gantt Joanne and Robert Garrity Esma and Aytekin Gel Fuat Geleri Ezgi Genç Carolyn Gentry Laurina Geraci Orhan Gingis Diane Gleave Burçin Göçer Halit Gökay Muharrem Gökçek John Gökçen Nilgün Gökgür Nadide and Ahmet Göksun Salih Burak Göktürk Seda Gökyer Sandra Grant Beyoğlu Grill Inventa Group Hüsran Güler Hilal Güler Michael Gulick Ece Gülşen Emine Begüm Gülsoy Ebru Gültekin Zeynep Gümüş Suat Gümüşsoy Hale Gündüzalp Ali Burak Güner İnci Güneralp Burak Güneş Çağla Güngörmüş Damla and Volkan Gürel Ahu Gürel Funda Gürgöze Cihat Göktuğ Gürler Sinan Güven Eda Güvenç Sinem Hakman Alper Halbutoğulları Hamit Hamutçu Servet Harunoğlu
Todd Hart Lütfi Havlıoğlu Edina Hepgüler Filiz and Murat Hiçyılmaz Kenneth Hill Erik Hodson Lisa Hsia Heidi Humala Ayten Hüseyin Neva Igantow Selma İkiz Kürşad Ilgar Türkan İllkdemirci Suzan İncedayı Çağla İnselbağ Institute for Advanced Study Tuba İslam Lale İskarpatyoti Ali İsmailoğlu Bilgehan Jansen Hasan Kağan Şimşek Armağan Kahar Ömür and Daver Kahvecioğlu Özlenen Eser Kalav Gökhan Kalaycı Ayşegül Kalaycıoglu Bora Kallem Semiha Kamar Carol and Atilla Kan Leyla and Oktay Kan Alp Kanlıkılıçer Murat Kantarcıoğlu Orkun Karabasoğlu Burak Karaçam İpek Karadeniz Güncel Karadoğan Ahmet Karagözoğlu Alihan Karagül Fatih Karahan Günnur Karakurt Koyutürk Fatih Karakuş Ertuğ Karakuş Seda Karamil Ersin Karaoğlu İsmail Karataş Batuhan Karç Bonnie Joy Kaşlan Üstün Kay Fikret Kaya Lütfü İlke Kaya Onur Kaya Ümit Kaya Ipek Kaya Savaşoğlu Marianne Kayan Ömer Kayıran Farida Kazinova Judith Kearney Elan Kels Selda Kement Andrew Kennedy Bilal Kerman Ümit Keskin Kaan Keskin Burçak Keskin Kozat Galina Khvatova Pınar Kip Zeynep Kılıç Kutay Kılıç
Burcu Kınay Yiğit Kıran Emre Kırdar Edib Kırdar Mert Kızılay Şule Klein Ekrem Kocagüneli Eray Kocel Emre Kök Atilla Köksal Feyza Köksal Uğur Köksu Ali Kol Kübra Kömek Ömer Komili Oğuz Konar Evren Kopelman Tülin Korgan Yeşim Korkmaz Erman Korkut Ata Ümit Koryürek Arzu Arda Koşar Refika Köşeler Anouar Koutchoukali Abhishek Kumar Timur Kuran Ömer Volkan Kürtaş Mutlu Kurtoğlu Osman Kurtuluş İskender Kushan Fidan Labbe Lara Lammer Gina Asseo Lavaux Aslı Leblebicioğlu Elif Lee Aslıhan Leone Andrea Lester John Lima Hector Longoria Ceil Madden Rafel Mahmood Tülin and Metin Mangır Kumi Martin Catherine Mathews Matthew Mazur Göknur McAvoy Leyla and Lincoln McCurdy Selin McCurdy Elizabeth McDonald Kevin T. Mchenry Frank and Melike Monahan Alper Memioğlu Alberto Meroni Petek Mete Burak Metin Serpil Metin Fethiye Miller Arda Mızrak Özlem Moore Hatice Morrissey Richard Moskwiak İqbal Mufti Arda Müftüoğlu Ann Mullen Murad Murad Sabahat and Murat Şenyiğit Olga Murray Miyada Musharbash Sema Muslu
Junko Nagano Berke Nayman Jaren Nearpass Andrea Ngo Francis X. Nolan David Notario Siobhan O’Brien Elisabeth O’Donnell Aslıhan Oflaz Emre Oğuz Kutluk Oktay Şevkin Oktay Yasin Oktay Sevin Oktay Mehmet and Sinem Okur İbrahim Onaral Derya Onaran Zeynep G. Öncel Ebru Oral Oğuz Orçan Semih Orçan Nil Orçan Zeynep Orçan Savun Oğuz Orkan Pınar Orman Alper Oskay Hakan Özalpaşan Evren Özargun Erkin Özay Nurten Özaydın Merve and Saffet Özbalcı Abdülkadir Özbek Arzu Özbek Özgül Özcan Dido Özcan Zafer Özçelik Bahar Özdemir Süeyla Özdemir Ahmet Arda Özdemir Tayfun Özdemir Begüm Özel Deniz Özenbaş Serhan Özensoy F.Füsun Özer Nilgün Özer Fahri Özezer Melike Özgönenel Pınar Özgü Gökhan Özhan Arzu Özkal Özlem Özkaya İlhan Özkulu Özlen Özkurt Ahmet Özman Gaye Özpınar Ece Özsan Barış Öztürk Derya Özyurt Alireza Pakyari Maria and Jorge Pallisso Suzanne Parsons Garima Pathak Mildred Patterson Beril Pekin Keith Pemrick David Perlman Amy Pertschuk Betül Pillay Michael Piper Ayşe Polat
Şebnem Posluk Brad Prutkin Melek Pulatkonak Seth Ramsey Bhargavi Rao Boris Rappoport Fatma Robertson Mete Rodoper Priscila Roney Rosalind H. Roosevelt Günce and Mark Rosen Amy Rosen Banu and Moris Roso Linda Russell Anthony Peter Russo Asu Rüstemli Gülsüm Rüstemoğlu Pamir Saatçioğlu Ayşe Sabuncu Yeşim Şahin Erdem Şahin Ahmet Şahinöz Muhammad Sami-Ul Haq Ganimet Samikoğlu Behrooz Samin Justin Samuels Seren Samurkas Kaya Sanan Vega Sankur Petek Saraçoğlu Burcu Sariozlu Aleks Şaul Taylan Savun Gökhan Savun Funda Saygın Güzin Saykal Yasmine Scallan Charles A. Scarboro Karin Schuitema Lisa Schupp Mary Jo and Joseph A. Sciarillo Ali Seçkin Özge Selçuk İbrahim Selçuk Ali Selvi Soner Şen Neslihan Şener Yasin Şengül Gülşah Şenol Sanem Sergici Steve Sert Eda Sevgili Sinan Sevim Soner Sevinç Tuğba Sezen Gamze Sezgin Ayhan Sicimoğlu Hazel Silistre Richard Silverstein Hidayet Şimşek Herman Singh Saurabh Singh Taner Semir Şirin Ayşe Şirin Sedef Smith Marilyn Snyder Jasper Socia Pera Soho Rasila Solanki Pelin Soner
Serdar Soysal Rahmi Soyugenç Sinem Sönmez N. Müge Sözen Ethem Mutlu Sözer Navzer Stacey Jane Stahl Jennifer Stanowick İris Steinhardt İpek Stephenson Eric Stone Selim Sulos Jean Swank Casey Sword Arzu Taçkın Burcu Tan Tuna Tanrıöver Murat Tanyeri Burcu Tanyeri Ahmet Taş Aysun Taşeli Meriç Taşer Emel Taşyürek Tuğrul Tekbulut Necati Uygur Tekin Taylan Tekinel Arzu Tekir Kader Tekkaş Günsü Temirer Snejana Tempest Emre Tepedenlioğlu Gönül Işık Ece Tezgel Gözde Tiner Jeffrey Tinsley Bahar Tolu Ayşegül Topçu Nicholas Tordella Deniz Tortop Mehmet Toy Füsun Tufanyazıcı Oygur Elif Tukin Mehmet T. Tümay Burcu Tunakan Aydın Tuncer Hasan Tuncer Saygun Türkay Ian and Bella Tüzüner Vuslat S. Uçar Fatma Gül Ünal Cihan Ünal Semra Ünal Ragıp Ünal Burcu Ünal Esra Ünsalar İzmir USA Fatih Usta Jeannie Uyanık Umut Uyanık Ece and Alper Uzun Sertaç Uzun Aylin Vançe Gülin Vardar Sinem Varoğlu Jeff Veber Walter Verpoest Anıl Veziroğlu Joel Weisberg Franz Wesselmann William White Benjamin G. Whitten Sharon Wiener
M. Sue Willingham Paul Wilson John Wobbe Esin R. Yağız Hakan Yalçın Seda Yalçınkaya Makbule Pelin Yarutkan Joseph Yaşı Soner Yastı Burak Yavuz Atilla A. Yavuz Özgür Yazıcıgil Kayhan Yeğenoğlu Mustafa Yelten Duygu Yenier Demirhan Yenigün Oktay Yeşil Emine Yiğit Tolga Yıldırım Oktay Yıldız Micheal U. Yılmaz Özlem Yılmaz Engin Yılmaz Levent Yılmaz Salim Yılmaz Tendu Yoğurtçu Gözde Yücel Bahar Yücel Erdem Yücel Lale Yurtseven George C. Zaidan Erol Zeren Corporations Amazon.com American Express Company Apple Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb Bank of America Chevron Goldman Sachs HSBC JP Morgan Chase MathWorks Microsoft
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your team BOARD OF DIRECTORS Özlenen Eser Kalav Chairman & CEO Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds and Retired Citibank Executive Mustafa Kemal Abadan Vice-Chair Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds and Architect/Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Gamze Ateş Treasurer Editor, Vogue Turkey and Former Executive, DHL Worldwide
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Burcu Mirza Secretary Leadership Council, Public Service Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology BİLGE Öğün Bassani Senior Fellow, FXB Center at Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Former CEO, FXB and UN Staff NAKİYE BOYACIGİLLER Professor of International Management and past Dean of the School of Management at Sabancı University Huma Gruaz Founder, President & CEO of Alpaytac Lawrence Kaye Partner, Herrick Feinstein, LLP Mehmet Lütfi Kırdar Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
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COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Aydın Koç Angel Investor and Former President/CEO, BitBlitz Communications G. Lincoln McCurdy President, Turkish Coalition of America
Haldun Tashman Chairman Emeritus Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds; Board of Director, Arizona Community Foundation; Former Founding Partner of The Tech Group; Founding Partner of Tashco Industries, Inc. and Trustee of Bolu Community Foundation
Gülden Mesara Vice President of Global Health and Commercial Communications at AbbVie
Murat Ağırnaslı Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds and CEO, Agime Group LLC
Alp Onalan Software Engineering Manager, Microsoft
ZİYA BOYACIGİLLER (1953-2014) Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds; Former Faculty, Sabancı University and Retired Executive, Maxim Integrated
Nicholas C. Porcaro Architect - Principal of SMC Holding LLC and Founder/President, ANSA, Inc.
Lou Anne King Jensen Founder and President, Chrest Foundation ERİNÇ R. Özada Founding Partner, Turkish Philanthropy Funds and Managing Member, Galata Business Angels, Turkey.
ADVISORY BOARD
MANAGEMENT
Pradeep Kashyap Vice Chair, American India Foundation
Executive Committee Özlenen Eser Kalav Mustafa Kemal Abadan Şenay Ataselim-Yılmaz Lawrence Kaye Burcu Mirza Bilge Ögün Bassani
Ayşe CİHAN Sultanoğlu Assistant Administrator, United Nations Development Program JUNIOR BOARD Erman Ağırnaslı Doruk Çelen Ömer Çorluhan Ayşe Sabuncu Gülşah Şenol Aylin Ryan
Audit Committee Gamze Ateş Civan Gökay David Liston Cengiz Yağız Communications Committee Burcu Mirza Gamze Ateş Elmira Bayraslı İdil Çakım Huma Gruaz Gülengül Öncel Governance and Nominations Committee Mehmet Lütfi Kırdar Aydın Koç G. Lincoln McCurdy Bilge Ögün Bassani Haldun Tashman
Administration Özlenen Eser Kalav, Chairman & CEO İlhan Akbil, Incoming President Şenay Ataselim-Yılmaz, Chief Operating Officer Pedro Noly Bernardo, Chief Financial Officer Melis Mine Figanmeşe, Program Assistant Jenny Acosta, Bookkeeper Interns Damla Alkan İpek Başaran Nicole Riker Aslı Sürek Legal Herrick, Feinstein LLP Audit Firm Dadia Valles Vendiola, LLP Design Ahoy Studios
Investment Committee Mustafa Kemal Abadan Özlenen Eser Kalav Ersin Karaoğlu Özgür Karaosmanoğlu Çela Sınay
YOUR IMPACT REPORT 2013–2014
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financial highlights ASSETS
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
40 REVENUE
GRANTS AND EXPENSES
2014
2013
Cash
$1,258,009
$2,200,178
Investments
$4,993,882
$2,176,265
Other Receivables
$88
$29,375
Property and Equipment
$3,737
$750,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$6,255,716
$5,155,818
Accounts Payable
$39,388
$24,030
Unearned Income
-
-
Total Liabilities
$39,388
$24,030
Unrestricted
$3,422,764
$2,395,765
Temporarily Restricted
$737,319
$680,028
Permanently Restricted
$2,056,245
$2,055,995
Total net assets
$6,216,328
$5,131,788
Total Liabilities & Net ASSETS
$6,255,716
$5,155,818
Contributions
$1,791,056
$738,596
Investments
$162,708
$121,277
Fees
$22,382
$26,375
Realized Gains (Losses)
$137,804
($70,867)
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
$274,353
$49,540
Total Revenue
$2,388,303
$864,921
Grants
$1,069,016
$399,374
General & Administrative
$217,197
$312,272
Development
$17,550
$4,211
Total Grants & Expenses
$1,303,763
$715,857
Increase in Net Assets
$1,084,540
$149,064
Net Assets at Beg. of Year
$5,131,788
$4,982,724
Net Assets at end of year
$6,216,328
$5,131,788
The above table reflects the Audited Financial Summary as of June 30, 2014
TURKISH PHILANTHROPY FUNDS
Delizia Flaccavento, KEDV, Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work
$12.6 MILLION in grants
$17.6 MILLION in donations
59 cities
In 7 Years
4 issue areas
15 Founding Society Members 19 named funds
Turkish philanthropy funds 216 East 45th Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10017
P 646 530 8988 F 212 661 9350 E info@tpfund.org www.tpfund.org
43 Partner Organizations
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. Tax ID: 20-8392006.