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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2678580

BRIDGE TO TURKIYE

Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Financials

$3.4M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,387,515$3,914,241-$526,726$5,810,407$0$5,810,407
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,094,648
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$292,867
Net gain from sales of assets
$49,969
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,423,498
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$29,596
Travel
$27
Program services (functional)
$3,671,492
Management and general (functional)
$141,676
Fundraising (functional)
$101,073

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,375,492
Total assets, end of year
$5,810,407
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,810,407
Publicly traded securities
$4,877,097
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,349,533
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,460,874
Gross receipts
$7,317,635
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMIN PAMUCAKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
GONCA SOYSALVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
BULENT ENDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JORDAN SCEPANSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ELA ESKINAZICHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
10$0
NURGUL DOGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
OKAN DONMEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1609 E FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-2888
In care of
% EMIN PAMUCAK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BULENT ENDER, 1609 E FRANKLIN STREET, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Signed the 990
BULENT ENDER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(919) 240-7077
Return prepared by
CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE FOR A BRIGHTER TURKIYE - TRANSFORMING GOODWILL INTO SUSTAINABLE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE LIVES. OUR FOCUS AREAS ARE EDUCATION, THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUTH, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BRIDGE TO TURKIYE'S SUPPORT THIS YEAR WAS IN THE FORM OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, BUILDING SCHOOLS, HEALTH-RELATED INITIATIVES TO CHILDREN AND AMPUTEES, WATER SANITATION, AND EDUCATIONAL/SOCIAL SERVICES. ADDITIONAL CONTINUED SUPPORT PROVIDES DISASTER RELIEF SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR THOSE STILL IMPACTED BY THE 2023 EARTHQUAKES. SUPPORT FOR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS FOLLOW THE 2023 EARTHQUAKE THAT CAUSED HUGE DEVASTATION IN SOUTH-EASTERN TURKIYE, WITH OVER 50,000 LIVES LOST AND CLOSE TO HALF A MILLION HOMES LEFT IN UNLIVABLE CONDITIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. INITIAL SUPPORT FOR THE REGION INVOLVED RECOVERY AND IMMEDIATE PROTECTION OF THE SURVIVORS.
    Expenses $2,255,963 · grants $1,833,715
  • SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN TURKIYE. CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPECIFIC PURCHASES COVER EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRLS AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOM SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT RURAL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. SCHOOL AND LIBRARY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.
    Expenses $1,378,120 · grants $1,548,379
  • SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS IN THE US THAT INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIVE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH LOCAL TURKISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS.
    Expenses $37,409 · grants $41,404

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-2678580
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,810,407
Income (IRS master file)
$7,317,635

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$14,181,990$7,152,975$8,320,596IRS
990June 2022$351,368$513,254$1,199,870IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about BRIDGE TO TURKIYE

What is the EIN of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE is 58-2678580.
Is BRIDGE TO TURKIYE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BRIDGE TO TURKIYE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGE TO TURKIYE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIDGE TO TURKIYE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BULENT ENDER.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE TO TURKIYE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIDGE TO TURKIYE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,387,515, expenses of $3,914,241 and total assets of $5,810,407 at year end.

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