Donor-Advised Fund Model

Co-founded Konuşmamız Gerek, Türkiye’s first NGO dedicated to menstrual justice, which has reached over two million girls and women across 32 provinces.

Provides support to children affected by disasters, including medical and emotional care at facilities such as the Children’s Wellness Center, as demonstrated by assistance to Aliye following her rescue from earthquake rubble.

Responds to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies in Türkiye, including the 2023 earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic, by mobilizing millions of dollars in aid and supporting recovery, rebuilding, and resilience-building in affected communities such as Hatay and Gaziantep.

Offers tailored philanthropic vehicles including Donor-Advised Funds, planned gifts, bequests, estate gifts, life insurance policies, and designated scholarships to help donors create lasting charitable legacies.

Provides merit- and need-based scholarships to students, particularly young women from Türkiye pursuing education in the U.S. in fields such as health sciences and special education, through a nomination and review process managed by the TPF Scholarship Committee.

Distributes grants to nonprofit organizations in Türkiye and the U.S., having awarded over $50 million to fund 1,543 charitable projects and support 267 nonprofit organizations. These grants have collectively reached more than 3 million people.

Produces impact reports that document funded projects, community strengthening efforts, and the lives transformed through TPF’s grantmaking and partnerships.

Operates an invitation-only community for senior corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to integrate purpose and social good into business leadership through curated conversations, private events, and collaborative initiatives.

Provides compliance, international due diligence, and reporting services for client philanthropy, and offers guidance to lawyers and advisors on effective charitable giving.

Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption opportunities for stray dogs and cats in Türkiye, responding to challenges arising from Türkiye's Animal Protection Law.

Supports grassroots initiatives such as Mutfakna, a community kitchen in Gaziantep launched by Syrian refugee women, which creates jobs, nourishes families, and fosters cultural unity.

Implements programs that support single mothers across Türkiye in building economic stability, emotional wellbeing, and stronger futures for their families.

Manages the Elizabeth Brady Lavin Scholarship Fund, established 25 years ago, to support hospital employees pursuing nursing and healthcare degrees.

Produces newsletters and documents events to inform donors and the community about how fundraising supports hospital services and patient care.

Established and raises funds for targeted initiatives such as the Dr. Lawrence Simon Fund for Surgical Excellence and Patient Care, which supports access to complex wound care procedures for vulnerable patients.

Funds the purchase of state-of-the-art medical equipment and supports Montefiore Nyack Hospital's medical care, programs, and patient experiences through community fundraising and donor engagement.

Accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs to support patient care, advanced medical technology, and community health programs.

Hosts and manages annual fundraising events including the Golf Classic, Rides & Strides, Nyack Food & Wine, and a sunset cruise, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for hospital initiatives such as the Transformation Project, Patient Relief Fund, and The Breast Center.