Seen, Heard, and Built Together
Zerrin, a 9-year-old from Adıyaman, was asked a simple question: what would she like to add to the playground in her neighborhood? She did not ask
OUR STORY
From launching the first-ever Turkish-focused donor-advised fund in the United States to mobilizing millions in response to Türkiye’s most urgent crises—including the 2023 earthquakes, wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic—Turkish Philanthropy Funds has consistently led with vision, innovation, and trust. We are a bridge between donors and impact, a platform for community-led change, and a champion of civil society.
For nearly two decades, we have pioneered new ways to give—from collective giving circles to corporate partnerships and legacy giving—while strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through transparency, trust, and accountability. Whether guiding a first-time donor or advising institutional funders, TPF continues to shape the future of giving with integrity and purpose.
With deep local knowledge of Türkiye's civil society and a platform that supports global giving, TPF has become the most trusted foundation serving the Turkish-American community and beyond. Here is a narrative journey through the pivotal moments that shaped who we are today.
For nearly two decades, TPF has helped generous donors come together to support the causes they care about and create thriving, equitable communities.
NEWS AND STORIES
Where Children Found Space to Play Again
In Hatay, a space created for children in the aftermath of the earthquakes became the setting for something unexpected: a film made by children about their own rights.
A Place to Find Her Voice
After the February 2023 earthquakes, children in Hatay lost far more than buildings and familiar surroundings. Daily routines disappeared, communities were
Home Away from Home.
We’re Here Hatay was founded immediately after the twin earthquakes by locals supporting their neighbors, friends, and families, and they’ve stayed
Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.
“Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.” This is how Edip, a 20-year-old from Hatay, describes the rehabilitation center he attends every day.
Refilling the buckets of psychosocial support providers in Hatay
For three years, psychosocial support providers in the earthquake region have carried others while setting themselves aside. They listened. They intervened.