Civic Intelligence

Turkish Cultural Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 04-3484459

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 06, 2017

1510 H Street NW Suite 900Washington, DC 20005

(202) 370-1399

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

4th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

4th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

1st percentile

-581%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

12th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 12% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-5.1%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

334%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$13,362,878

Down $722,523 (-5.1%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$13,362,878

Down $722,523 (-5.1%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue

Up

$124,327

Up $95,701 (+334%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$846,850

Down $1,045,410 (-55%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$722,523

Up $1,141,111 (+61%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $17,056,263Liabilities 2010: $752Net Assets 2010: $17,055,5112010Assets 2011: $19,073,857Liabilities 2011: $4,247,725Net Assets 2011: $14,826,1322011Assets 2012: $14,152,624Liabilities 2012: $1,231,072Net Assets 2012: $12,921,5522012Assets 2013: $17,344,762Liabilities 2013: $7,820Net Assets 2013: $17,336,9422013Assets 2014: $15,314,167Liabilities 2014: $551Net Assets 2014: $15,313,6162014Assets 2015: $14,085,401Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $14,085,4012015Assets 2016: $13,362,878Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $13,362,8782016Assets 2018: $9,411,039Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $9,411,0392018Assets 2019: $8,571,675Liabilities 2019: $573Net Assets 2019: $8,571,1022019Assets 2020: $6,986,025Liabilities 2020: $11,937Net Assets 2020: $6,974,0882020

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$13,362,878
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$13,362,878

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2010: -$666,222Expenses 2010: $2,069,763Net Income 2010: -$2,735,9852010Revenue 2011: -$85,893Expenses 2011: $2,154,174Net Income 2011: -$2,240,0672011Revenue 2012: $44,976Expenses 2012: $2,102,928Net Income 2012: -$2,057,9522012Revenue 2013: $3,388,843Expenses 2013: $1,723,933Net Income 2013: $1,664,9102013Revenue 2014: $978,747Expenses 2014: $1,514,255Net Income 2014: -$535,5082014Revenue 2015: $28,626Expenses 2015: $1,892,260Net Income 2015: -$1,863,6342015Revenue 2016: $124,327Expenses 2016: $846,850Net Income 2016: -$722,5232016Revenue 2018: $897,028Expenses 2018: $378,921Net Income 2018: $518,1072018Revenue 2019: -$256,099Expenses 2019: $726,510Net Income 2019: -$982,6092019Revenue 2020: $1,016,240Expenses 2020: $2,613,254Net Income 2020: -$1,597,0142020

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$124,327
Expenses$846,850
Net Income-$722,523
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 6, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$6,317,746
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote and preserve turkish culture & heritage, support education & research, support preservation of turkish cultural heritage abroad & to build cultural bridges worldwide

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,446,690$6,237,620▲ $2,790,930
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$8,170,006$4,787,220▼ $3,382,786
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,433,825$2,313,161▼ $120,664
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,880$24,877▼ $10,003
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$14,085,401$13,362,878▼ $722,523
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$14,085,401$13,362,878▼ $722,523
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,085,401$13,362,878▼ $722,523
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,085,401$13,362,878▼ $722,523

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,305,088$681,812-
Land$8,073--
Equipment-$60,250-
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Serpil AyasliTrustee
Yalcin AyasliTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$115,183
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-111,729
Other Revenue
$120,873
All Other Contributions
$115,183
Change in Net Assets
$-722,523

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$72,000Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$72,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$356,887
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$346,921
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$143,042
Total Fundraising Expense$600
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$277,537$69,384-$346,921
Depreciation Depletion$96,532$24,133-$120,665
Occupancy$84,340$21,085-$105,425
Grants to Domestic Orgs$69,222--$69,222
Foreign Grants$63,820--$63,820
Fees for Services Management$24,000$5,400$600$30,000
Office Expenses$20,773$4,859-$25,632
Travel$16,979$3,370-$20,349
Information Technology$13,764$3,441-$17,205
Fees for Services Accounting$11,662$2,915-$14,577
Grants to Domestic Individuals$10,000--$10,000
Fees for Services Other$8,969--$8,969
Insurance$5,297$1,324-$6,621
Fees for Services Legal$3,500$875-$4,375
Other Expenses$2,134$75-$2,134
Conferences and Meetings$18$5-$23
Total Functional Expenses$709,276$136,974$600$846,850
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
World Affiars Councils of AmericaWashington, DC501(c)(3)Waca Education Program$28,422
Penn MuseumPhiladelphia, PA501(c)(3)Cultural Grant$20,000

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
15
Spending
$422,667

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Middle East and North AfricaProgram ServicesOrganizing Study115$422,667
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Governance, Managment and Disclosure Question 7A

The Trustees may appoint additional or successor Trustees

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Turkish Cultural Foundation
EIN
04-3484459
In Care Of
% THE ORGANIZATION
Phone
2023701399
Address
1510 H STREET NW SUITE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Yalcin Ayasli
Title
Trustee
Phone
2023701399
Signed
2017-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Yalcin Ayasli
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
SE McMASTER & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Address
1825 K STREET NW STE 705, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Preparer
S E McMaster CPA
Phone
2022235001
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990 Review Process

A copy of the draft form 990 was circulated to the board of directors via email before being filed.

Conflict of Interest Policy

On an annual basis, each director reviews the conflict of interest policy and completes and signs a conflict of interest disclosure form, in which he/she identifies potential conflicts of interest or states that there are none. If there is a potential conflict of interest, the board member recuses himself/herself from discussions and votes on that matter.

Information Disclosure

The organization'sgoverning documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Relationship of Officers

The two trustees listed are in a marital relationship.

Executive Compensation

The board of directors establishes the exeuctive director's compensation based on substaintial experience related to executive compensation for nonprofit organizations.

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