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START A FUND

START A FUND

Establishing a fund at TPF is an easy, effective way to invest in your community. Focus on specific issues, or organizations, or create a fund with a flexible purpose.

TYPES OF FUNDS

We have many fund types for you to choose from, depending on your charitable goals and level of giving. Many of these fund types may either be spendable or endowed and can also be established in the memory of a loved one.

Donor Advised Fund

Empowers individuals, families, or companies to give back through a personalized fund while TPF manages the grantmaking.

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Scholarship Funds

You want to invest in students pursuing their education. Choose different levels of involvement depending on your interests and goals.

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Designated Fund

You select one or more nonprofit organizations that will receive a reliable annual income stream, and leave the rest to us.

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Field-of-Interest Fund

You select a focus area and let TPF manage competitive grant cycles and award funding to qualified organizations and programs.

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Nonprofit Agency Funds

Establishes a long-term fund for NGOs based in the US that generates annual income, giving you the flexibility to support causes each year or grow your impact over time.

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HOW A GIFT BECOMES A FUND

What will happen when you get in touch with us? We’ll walk you through a few simple steps and get your charitable fund started right away. Explore each step below.

  • What’s your passion?
  • What do you envision for your community?
  • What level of tax benefit do you seek?
  • Would you like to involve the next generation of your family?

  • To support the broadest range of community needs.
  • To support a variety of organizations within a particular field, for example: music education, the environment, or single mothers.
  • To support various organizations, at your recommendation.
  • To benefit one or more specific charitable organizations.
  • To support students seeking higher education through scholarships.

  • Available options will be driven by decisions made in steps 1 and 2.

  • Do you want to: Create a fund during your lifetime? Create a fund through your will or trust?

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  • Options include: Cash equivalents; Publicly-traded and privately-held securities; Real estate; Life insurance policies; Retirement account assets

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  • Are you interested in making a charitable gift and receiving income for the remainder of your lifetime or a set period of years? Both are possible with a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder trust.
  • Are you interested in making a charitable gift now, but preserving some wealth for your heirs after your lifetime? You may be interested in a charitable lead trust.

  • Funds can be named for you, your family or to memorialize a loved one.
  • Or, you may choose anonymity and select a name that reflects your charitable intent.

  • You’ll work with our professional staff to complete and sign your fund agreement. Once complete, we will provide ongoing support for your fund, help you think through charitable strategies, and assure your philanthropic wishes are met in perpetuity.

READY TO START YOUR FUND?

Pınar Özyürek

Pınar Özyürek

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Director of Philanthropy

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

TPF offers a carefully-designed fee schedule that is both cost effective and competitive, while supporting our ability to provide high-quality services to our fundholders.

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NEWS & STORIES

İrem Bölükbaşı: Lighting the Way

Remembered for her brilliance, kindness and curiosity, İrem Bölükbaşı’s legacy now empowers young students through TPF’s memorial fund expanding educational opportunity and inspiring future innovators.

Gamze Ateş

Gamze’s business, MyBeachySide, had offices in Adıyaman, Elâzığ, Adana, and Diyarbakır. Each one was directly affected, making the experience deeply personal for her and her team.