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Turkish Cultural Center

Ronkonkoma, NY · EIN 205622753 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · turkishculturalcenter.org
revenue
$487K
expenses
$525K
net assets
$28K
employees
4
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

Business networking receptions, lectures, annual friendship dinner, conferences for educational purposes, Turkish language teaching, and film screening.

profile · synthesized from sources

Turkish Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization based in Ronkonkoma, New York, established in 2006 to promote Turkish-American friendship and intercultural understanding. It offers Turkish language classes, cultural workshops, interfaith dialogues, and community events including sports festivals and scholarship programs. The organization serves diverse populations across New York, with a focus on education, cultural exchange, and community building.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Abraham’s Table Long Island
Hosts interfaith dialogues and events promoting cooperation among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities on Long Island
Ebru Art and Cooking Classes
Onsite cultural workshops in Ebru art and Turkish cooking for residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties
Education Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to ESL, college, and graduate students in New York who demonstrate academic merit and involvement in the Hizmet Movement
TCC Sports Fest
Annual sports tournament featuring soccer, basketball, and table tennis to foster community engagement and youth development
Turkish Language Classes
Offers online group and private Turkish language courses for beginners and advanced learners, including speaking, writing, and grammar instruction
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to students in New York
      Provides scholarships to ESL, college, and graduate students enrolled in accredited institutions in New York City through an annual application cycle from September 15 to November 15, with results notified by November 24.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Hosting cultural and educational programs
      Organizes lectures, seminars, film screenings, art exhibits, workshops, conferences, and intercultural or interfaith dialogues to promote understanding of Turkish history, art, culture, and traditions, and to reduce prejudice among diverse communities in New York.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Operating cultural centers in New York
      Operates physical cultural center facilities in Ronkonkoma and Staten Island, NY, which host visitors, programs, and events; the centers serve as hubs for community engagement and cultural exchange.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing community events and networking activities
      Hosts business networking receptions, annual friendship dinners, multi-sport community tournaments for students and families, and other social gatherings to build community cohesion in New York.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing Turkish language instruction
      Offers structured Turkish language courses, including 3-month online group classes with 48 lessons, private online instruction for advanced skills, and remote access for learners regardless of location.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$487K
Contributions & grants$487K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$525K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$160K
Grants paid out$43K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$359K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$330K
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • BUSRA KALANDER — Secretary
  • EMINE IBRAHIMAGAOGLU — Vice President
  • MUSTAFA DORAK — Treasurer
  • Sadri Altinok — President
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Abraham's Table Partner — Co-hosted an online panel discussion on the significance of Abraham in different faith traditions.
  • Abraham’s Table Long Island Partner — Collaborates on interfaith programming promoting peace and cooperation.
  • Hizmet Movement Network — Organization inspired by and aligned with the Hizmet Movement, requiring applicants to participate in its activities.
  • Turkish Cultural Center Long Island Partner — Local chapter hosting the Sports Fest event in Ronkonkoma, NY.
  • Yunus Emre Network — References Yunus Emre, a historical Turkish poet, in its messaging, indicating cultural or ideological affiliation.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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