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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1910434

YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Financials

$2M$871K2023$5M$728K2024$3.4M$948K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,377,875$947,844$2,430,031$8,047,221$5,841$8,041,380
December 31, 2024990$5,007,293$728,488$4,278,805$5,615,803$0$5,615,803
December 31, 2023990$1,990,163$871,335$1,118,828$1,373,680$0$1,373,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,323,163
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$54,712
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,660
Other salaries and wages
$148,925
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$269,865
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,000
Travel
$4,799
Depreciation
$121,241
Management and general (functional)
$947,844

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,615,803
Total assets, end of year
$8,047,221
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,841
Net assets, end of year
$8,041,380
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,041,979
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,041,380
Gross unrelated business income
$54,712
Gross receipts
$3,377,875
Employees
5
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
DC

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GOKHAN COSKUNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$99,660
ABDURRAHMAN ALIYPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GOKHAN COSKUNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$99,660
ABDURRAHMAN ALIYPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GOKHAN COSKUNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Key employee
40$99,660
SEREF ATESPRESIDENT SECRETARY
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1430 K ST NW STE 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2529
In care of
% GOKHAN COSKUN
Signed the 990
GOKHAN COSKUN, Executive Director
Return prepared by
ARIKAN INC

Mission

Yunus Emre Institute strives to educate and raise awareness about Trkiyes cultural heritage and facilitate cultural exchanges that enhance mutual understanding and respect. The institute organizes events that showcase Trkiyes contributions to the culture and arts of the world

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Yunus Emre Institute strives to educate and raise awareness about Trkiyes cultural heritage and facilitate cultural exchanges that enhance mutual understanding and respect. The institute organizes events that showcase Trkiyes contributions to the culture and arts of the world and promotes collaborative initiatives that foster cultural partnerships and dialogue. The institute is creating spaces that celebrate diversity and bridge divides, embodying the ethos of Yunus Emre himself. In line with this vision, the institute is proud to introduce programming for the community, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the tools of empathy and cultural literacy. Furthermore, the institute recognizes the importance of reaching out to underserved and disadvantaged communities. The Institute aspires to empower these communities through targeted initiatives, providing access to cultural enrichment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach through an array of enriching events and programs, including concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and classes; the institute strives to illuminate the beauty and diversity of various cultures, all free of charge to the community.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1910434
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,047,221
Income (IRS master file)
$3,377,875

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,377,875$947,844$8,047,221XML
990December 2024$5,007,293$728,488$5,615,803XML
990December 2023$1,990,163$871,335$1,373,680XML
990December 2022$727,545$710,088$254,777IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 81-1910434).

Questions about YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC is 81-1910434.
Is YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC 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 YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,660 (GOKHAN COSKUN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does YUNUS EMRE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,377,875, expenses of $947,844 and total assets of $8,047,221 at year end.

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