FAQ

We accept a variety of assets. You can fund your DAF with cash, a credit card, publicly or closely held stock, property, retirement assets, and even through bequest.> Ways to Give

Time your gift on your terms. One of the reasons DAFs are so popular is that they allow the donor to give when it is right for them. Some donors bundle their annual contributions into one gift every few years for tax purposes. Others give when they are rebalancing their stock portfolios or if they’ve had a windfall. You can also fund DAFs in your will, by either funding your own or creating new ones as gifts for your family and friends.

Your fund, your choice. You can suggest grants to organizations in Turkiye, in the US, or internationally—as long as they pass our eligibility. Once you suggest your grants, we vet the nonprofits, and handle the payments and paperwork. While your recommendations can’t be binding (under IRS rules, our board has the final say), we take your suggestions very seriously. When you open a donor-advised fund with TPF, we make sure you make a difference in our community.

Choices for donors. Some donors want their funds to grow over the long term, others value short-term liquidity or socially responsible options. Whatever your investment objectives, we have great options.> Investment Vehicles> Meet the Investment Committee

You can give anytime on our donor portal. With our easy-to-use online portal you can suggest grants 24/7. You can also schedule reoccurring gifts.

A TPF Scholarship Fund allows you to provide financial support to students in the U.S.. You can establish a fund in your own name, in honor of a loved one, or in support of a specific field of study or community.

You decide the focus—such as academic achievement, leadership, community service, or financial need—within the framework of IRS guidelines. TPF ensures all selection processes meet legal and ethical requirements.

Yes, with certain limitations. IRS regulations require that final selection be made by an independent committee. As a donor, you may serve on the selection committee or provide input, but the process must follow TPF’s established policies to ensure compliance.

Contributions to a scholarship fund are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You can receive an immediate deduction and then distribute scholarships over time.

We manage all administration, compliance, and reporting—ensuring the program meets IRS requirements and operates smoothly. That means no paperwork or legal complexity for you.

Absolutely. Your fund can provide one-time awards, renewable scholarships, or multi-year support for several students at once.

Contact the TPF team to discuss your goals. We’ll walk you through the process, draft the fund agreement, and help you launch a scholarship that reflects your values.

An Agency Fund is a fund established by a nonprofit organization with TPF to invest and grow its charitable assets for long-term sustainability.

Any qualified nonprofit organization in the US can establish an Agency Fund to professionally manage its endowment or reserve funds.

We provide access to professional investment management, rigorous oversight, and pooled investment advantages that may not be available to smaller organizations on their own.

The nonprofit transfers charitable assets to TPF, which invests them according to established guidelines. The organization can request distributions according to the terms of the fund agreement.

While the nonprofit itself doesn’t receive a tax deduction for transferring its own funds, donors contributing directly to the Agency Fund may be eligible for tax benefits.

We manage investment oversight, recordkeeping, financial statements, and compliance, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Yes. Donors can give cash, securities, or other assets directly to your Agency Fund and may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction.

Yes. Distributions follow the terms agreed upon when the fund is established, ensuring both accessibility and long-term growth.

Contact TPF to discuss your organization’s needs. We’ll review your goals, outline the process, and prepare the fund agreement.

Designated Fund: Supports one or more specific nonprofits you choose.
Field-of-Interest Fund: Supports a cause or issue area you select (e.g., education, disaster relief, healthcare), with TPF identifying and funding the most effective organizations in that field.

Designated Fund: You name the nonprofit(s) when you set up the fund.
Field-of-Interest Fund: You choose the cause; TPF selects vetted nonprofits working in that space.

Yes. You can focus locally, nationally, or globally, depending on your fund’s purpose.

TPF will redirect your support to a similar organization that aligns with your original intent.

Both fund types are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You may also avoid capital gains tax when donating appreciated assets.

Yes. You can make additional contributions at any time to grow the fund’s impact.

Designated Fund: Changes are generally not made unless your chosen nonprofit closes or changes mission.
Field-of-Interest Fund: Yes, you can update your cause area in consultation with TPF.