TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY INC

What TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY INC does

Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered at 501 Midway Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois, where it operates the Turquoise Cultural Center. The organization serves the greater Chicago Turkish-American community through a bundled portfolio of cultural, educational, religious, and social programming, with a small staff of approximately 8 supported by a broader volunteer base. Its facility includes the 4,250 sq ft Kutahya Conference Center, Safranbolu and Kastamonu event halls (each seating up to 150, combinable to 300), a prayer hall operated in partnership with the Islamic Society of Midwest (ISOM), a gym, and an on-site cafe, all designed with Turkish and Central Asian architectural motifs.

TASC's service portfolio spans youth education (TASC Weekend School / Keystone Kids Academy for K-8, Inspire Academy for middle and high school arts, Keystone Youth Center for leadership and enrichment), paid summer programs (Keystone Kids Academy Summer Camp at $700, Hakan Sukur Soccer Camp at $280), facility rentals (quote-based), interfaith dialogue programming through its sister organization Niagara Foundation, immigrant and asylum support via Huddled Masses, and recurring community events such as blood drives, career fairs, and Ramadan iftars. TASC is not a technology company: it has no proprietary technology products, no AI/ML capabilities, and operates a standard Squarespace web presence with commoditized donation processing (PayPal, Zelle, Zeffy, credit card, personal checks).

TASC's revenue mechanics are typical of a small community non-profit: tax-deductible donations from individuals and community organizations form the primary income stream, supplemented by facility rental income, program fees, and partnership-driven event revenue. Its go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial, with outreach primarily through Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, sister-organization referral networks, and earned media coverage of high-profile visits and events. The organization has no institutional investors, no parent company, and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors under Executive Director Mehmet Azmaz and Board President Rana Yurtsever. Recent strategic activity has centered on partnerships (Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Embrace Relief, IFLC, Red Cross, VOSH) and an urgent public fundraising campaign for $70,000 in building safety repairs.

Name

TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY INC

Legal name

Turkish American Society of Chicago

Website

https://taschicago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating the Turquoise Cultural Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, delivering cultural, educational, religious, and interfaith programming to the Chicago Turkish-American community through a volunteer-supported staff of eight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural and Religious Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAHAAAA

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYTHAJADAJ

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYTHAHAKAB

Conference & Convention Center Catering

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

Keywords

• Cultural community services
• Religious education programs
• Facility rental services
• Youth education programs
• Interfaith dialogue programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Prospect

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization that receives donations from community members, individuals, and organizations. All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS Code. Preferred payment methods include personal checks, PayPal, credit/debit cards, Zelle, and Zeffy.
2. Facility Rentals: The Kutahya Conference Center and various halls (Safranbolu Hall, Kastamonu Hall) are available for rental for events, meetings, conferences, and banquets. The convention center includes reception hall and ballrooms on 4250 square feet.
3. Program Fees: Summer camps (Keystone Kids Academy Summer Camp at $700), soccer camps (Hakan Sukur at $280), and weekend school programs generate modest program fee revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TASC operates the Turquoise Cultural Center, a multi-purpose facility offering cultural, educational, religious, and social programs to the Turkish-American community in greater Chicago. Core offerings include venue rentals (Kutahya Conference Center, Safranbolu Hall, Kastamonu Hall), religious facilities (Prayer Hall/Masjid), recreational amenities (Gym, Cafe), and youth educational programs (TASC Weekend School, Keystone Youth Center, Inspire Academy). The organization also hosts interfaith dialogue, community outreach, and humanitarian aid coordination.

Product overview

Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) is a community organization, not a technology product company. It operates the Turquoise Cultural Center, a multi-purpose facility providing cultural, educational, religious, and social programs. The core offerings include venue rental services (Kutahya Conference Center, Safranbolu Hall, Kastamonu Hall), recreational facilities (Prayer Hall/Masjid, Gym, Cafe), and educational/youth programs (TASC Weekend School/Keystone Kids Academy, Keystone Youth Center, Inspire Academy). The organization also maintains sister organizations including ISOM (Islamic Society of Midwest), Niagara Foundation, and Huddled Masses, and operates a donations program for community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turquoise Cultural Center The main cultural center facility operated by TASC, serving as a hub for community gatherings, worship, education, and cultural activities. Located at 501 Midway Drive, Mount Prospect, IL.
• Kutahya Conference Center Conference center featuring traditional Turkish architectural elements from Safranbolu and Sanliurfa, representing Turkish and Central Asian cultures. Includes reception hall and ballroom spaces totaling 4,250 square feet, available for event rental.
• Safranbolu Hall Meeting and dinner venue for up to 150 people, decorated with inspiration from traditional Turkish Safranbolu Homes. Features built-in audio system and projection screen. Can be combined with Kastamonu Hall for events up to 300 people.
• Kastamonu Hall Meeting and dinner venue for up to 150 people, decorated with traditional Turkish art. Features built-in audio system and video projector screen. Room size: 40'x48' - 1,920 square feet. Can be combined with Safranbolu Hall for events up to 300 people.
• Prayer Hall (Masjid) Prayer facility for daily prayers and Friday prayers, also serving as a space for cultural and religious activities. Operated in partnership with ISOM (Islamic Society of Midwest).
• TASC Weekend School (Keystone Kids Academy)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) - Bureau of Diversity and InclusioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026State government partnership for Statewide Career & Resource Fair connecting diverse communities with Illinois State government employment opportunities. Event particularly targets Central Asian, West Asian, and Balkan communities.
• Embrace ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2023International humanitarian aid organization partnering with TASC for Turkey/Syria earthquake relief efforts and ongoing community outreach including Thanksgiving food drives. TASC volunteers participate in Embrace Relief initiatives to support families in need.
• VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization providing free eye screenings and prescription glasses to patients. Organized Vision Clinic Program at TASC Cultural Center for community eye health checks.
• Lutheran School of Theology at ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner for Niagara Foundation's Interfaith Iftar Dinner program, fostering dialogue and understanding between Christian and Muslim communities.
• Congregation Beth JudeacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish faith community partner in interfaith dialogue initiatives, participating in Niagara Foundation's interfaith programs.
• St. Raymond de Penafort Parish - Mt. ProspectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic parish participating in interfaith Iftar dinners and community dialogue programs hosted by Niagara Foundation.
• Science Academy of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school located at TASC center, part of the Science Academy network. Students from this school participate in TASC community events and Senator Durbin visited their award-winning Robotics class.
• International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit organization that brings together students from around the world for cultural festivals. TASC serves as Chicago host for IFLC performances featuring young artists from 15+ countries performing music, dance, and cultural presentations.
• Ojala FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Thanksgiving outreach program. TASC volunteers and Embrace Relief collaborated with Ojala Foundation to distribute food packages, turkeys, and winter clothing to families in need.
• Islamic Society of Midwest (ISOM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary religious services partner providing Friday prayers and Islamic worship at TASC prayer hall. ISOM hosts Family Social Night programs and coordinates community events at the center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polish Museum of America: Chicago-based diaspora cultural institution preserving Polish-American heritage through exhibits, education, and community events. Comparable to TASC's cultural preservation and educational mission targeting a specific diaspora community in the Chicago area.
• Niagara Foundation: Sister organization to TASC focused on interfaith dialogue, community service, intercultural trips, forums, dinners, and lectures. Operates comparable community programming and shares leadership/governance ties with TASC, making it the closest operational peer.
• Downtown Islamic Center (Chicago): Chicago-area mosque and community center offering daily prayers, religious education, community events, and youth programs to a diverse Muslim-American population — directly comparable to TASC's combined mosque + community center model.
• Islamic Foundation of America: Villa Park, IL-based mosque and Islamic community center serving the greater Chicago Muslim-American community with daily prayers, weekend schools, youth programs, and interfaith activities — directly overlapping TASC's religious services, education, and community gathering functions.
• Muslim Community Center of Chicago: Full-service mosque and community center in Chicago offering religious services, weekend school, youth programs, women's activities, and social services — structurally and functionally analogous to TASC's combined mosque + community center model.
• JCC Chicago (Jewish Community Centers): Operates community centers across the Chicago area offering similar multi-generational programming — early childhood education, summer camps, cultural events, fitness facilities, and religious/cultural community gathering. JCC Chicago is a strong functional analog for TASC's community center operating model.
• Islamic Society of Midwest (ISOM): TASC's sister organization providing religious services to Muslim-American communities in the Chicago area, hosting Friday prayers at TASC's prayer hall and coordinating Family Social Night programs. Closely aligned mission and operating model.
• Turkish American Federation of Midwest: Regional umbrella organization serving the Turkish-American community across the Midwest, providing cultural events, advocacy, and community programming — comparable to TASC at the regional federation level with similar demographic and cultural focus.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Cultural Center: City-owned cultural venue hosting exhibitions, performances, and community events in a landmark facility. While broader in scope and public in ownership, the Chicago Cultural Center operates similar facility rentals, cultural programming, and community gathering functions at much larger scale.
• Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA): National umbrella organization coordinating Turkish-American associations across the United States, providing advocacy, programming, and coordination support. Operates in the same diaspora space as TASC but at the national federation level rather than a single community center.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TurkishAmericanSocietyOfChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkish-american-society-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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