Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı (TÜSEV)- Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye

What Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı (TÜSEV)- Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye does

TÜSEV (Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı / Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye) is a non-profit civil-society support foundation founded in 1993 and headquartered in Istanbul. It serves foundations (vakıflar), associations (dernekler), and other civil-society organizations (CSOs) in Turkey through four core program areas: Legal Reform (Yasal Çalışmalar), Effective Giving (Etkin Bağışçılık), Civil Society Reputation (Sivil Toplum İtibarı), and Research and Publications (Araştırma ve Yayınlar). Its primary stakeholders are member foundations, CSOs, government bodies, academia, and donors; all programs, publications, training, and resources are provided free of charge. TÜSEV does not operate a commercial technology product — its platform consists of a website (tusev.org.tr), an e-library of publications, an email newsletter (Mühim Olan Bülten), webinars, and in-person events.

The foundation's offerings include the Filantropi Profesyonelleri Eğitim Programı (FPEP) professional training, the annual Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society report, the Türkiye'de Bireysel Bağışçılık ve Hayırseverlik research program, the Avukatlar Ağı (Lawyers' Network), and the İklim için Filantropi (Philanthropy for Climate) initiative. Its business model is grant-and-membership based: project funding comes primarily from the European Union (Örgütlenme Özgürlüğünün İzlenmesi I & II, civil-society strategy work) and historically the Ford Foundation (2004-2006 multi-country philanthropy study), supplemented by recurring membership fees from member foundations and CSOs that participate in the Mütevelliler Heyeti (Board of Trustees). International partnerships with BCSDN, ICNL, ECNL, Philea, and STGM extend its reach into European civil-society and policy infrastructure.

Name

Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı (TÜSEV)- Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye

Legal name

Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı

Website

https://tusev.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TÜSEV (Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye) is a non-profit civil-society support foundation founded in 1993 in Istanbul. It provides legal research, capacity-building, training, and policy advocacy to Turkish foundations, associations, and CSOs, funded primarily by EU grants and member fees.

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Product category

Civil Society Support Services

NAICS

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Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD)

Keywords

• Civil society support
• Philanthropy research
• Foundation advocacy
• Nonprofit training
• Policy analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant and Project Funding: TÜSEV's primary funding model is project-based grants from international development partners and donors. Funding has been received from the European Union (for Örgütlenme Özgürlüğünün İzlenmesi Projects I and II, and civil society strategy work), Ford Foundation (for philanthropy and charity research in 2004-2006), and other international organizations.
2. Membership Fees: TÜSEV operates as a membership-based foundation, with foundations and civil society organizations as members. Members pay membership fees and participate in TÜSEV's governance through the Mütevelliler Heyeti (Board of Trustees).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TÜSEV is a civil society support foundation that strengthens the legal, fiscal, and operational infrastructure for foundations, associations, and NGOs in Turkey through research publications, policy advocacy, training programs, and a digital knowledge library. It operates four core program areas—Legal Reform, Effective Giving, Civil Society Reputation, and Research and Publications—and convenes a membership-based network of Turkish civil society organizations.

Product overview

TÜSEV (Türkiye Üçüncü Sektör Vakfı / Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye) is a civil society support organization offering a portfolio of research, publications, training programs, and monitoring tools. The organization operates through four main program areas: Legal Reform (Yasal Çalışmalar), Effective Giving (Etkin Bağışçılık), Civil Society Reputation (Sivil Toplum İtibarı), and Research and Publications (Araştırma ve Yayınlar). Key offerings include the E-Kütüphane digital library for accessing publications and reports, the Mühim Olan Bülten e-bulletins for regular updates, the Filantropi Profesyonelleri Eğitim Programı (FPEP) for professional development, and the Sivil Toplum için Elverişli Ortam İzleme Matrisi annual monitoring reports. Specialized initiatives cover topics like individual philanthropy research (Türkiye'de Bireysel Bağışçılık ve Hayırseverlik), climate philanthropy (İklim için Filantropi), and legislative participation guidance. TÜSEV functions as a knowledge hub and advocacy organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-Kütüphane (E-Library): Online library containing news, announcements, and publications related to civil society in Turkey
• İklim için Filantropi (Philanthropy for Climate)
• Mühim Olan Bülten

Products and services

• E-Kütüphane (E-Library) A digital library containing TÜSEV's publications, research reports, legal analyses, news, and announcements organized by content type, program area, subject, and year; accessible to civil society organizations, public institutions, researchers, and the public.
• Mühim Olan Bülten (E-Bulletins) A regular email newsletter (What Matters Bulletin) keeping subscribers informed about civil society developments, TÜSEV activities, new publications, and policy updates.
• Filantropi Profesyonelleri Eğitim Programı (FPEP) A professional training program (Philanthropy Professionals Training Program) designed to build capacity among civil society professionals in effective philanthropy and giving practices.
• Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society (Türkiye Report) An annual monitoring report (co-developed with BCSDN, ICNL, and ECNL) assessing the enabling environment for civil society in Türkiye across three dimensions: basic legal guarantees of freedoms, framework for CSO financial viability, and public sector-CSO relations.
• İklim için Filantropi (Philanthropy for Climate) A climate philanthropy initiative and dedicated platform launched by TÜSEV to mobilize Turkish philanthropy for climate change action, including the Türkiye Ulusal Filantropi Taahhüdü (National Philanthropy Commitment).
• Türkiye'de Bireysel Bağışçılık ve Hayırseverlik (Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Türkiye) A research initiative and dedicated website documenting individual giving and philanthropy trends in Türkiye, including annual research reports and sector data.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025TÜSEV and Philea jointly prepared an assessment of the European Union's new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 from a civil society and philanthropy perspective. This collaboration advocates for EU budget policies that strengthen democratic participation, social inclusion, and solidarity.
• Civil Society Development Centre (STGM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2024TÜSEV and STGM jointly implement the Örgütlenme Özgürlüğünün İzlenmesi-II (Monitoring Freedom of Association II) project, funded by the European Union. This partnership produces the Monitoring Matrix reports, legal analyses, the Avukatlar Ağı (Lawyers' Network), and policy recommendations for civil society law reform in Turkey.
• International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ICNL provided support for the development of the Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development reports, contributing technical legal expertise on civil society law and regulations in Turkey.
• European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ECNL supported the development of the Monitoring Matrix methodology and reports, providing expertise on European civil society law and the regulatory framework for non-profit organizations.
• Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018TÜSEV is a member of BCSDN and co-developed the Monitoring Matrix methodology used for assessing the enabling environment for civil society development. BCSDN includes TÜSEV and other regional civil society support organizations that use this standardized methodology across multiple countries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL): ICNL is a global leader in civil society law reform and a strategic partner of TÜSEV. It is comparable as an international intermediary providing legal analysis and technical assistance on enabling environment for civil society — a more globally focused version of TÜSEV's legal reform program.
• Independent Sector (US): Independent Sector is the leading US membership organization for nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs. It is comparable as a national-level third-sector intermediary advocating for charitable policy and convening philanthropists — a larger, more established version of TÜSEV's role in Turkey.
• European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL): ECNL is a European civil society law think tank and TÜSEV's strategic partner. It is comparable as a peer organization producing legal analysis, policy monitoring, and advocacy on the European regulatory framework affecting civil society organizations.
• Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS): WINGS is a global network of philanthropy support organizations. It is comparable as a peer membership network that supports and connects national/regional philanthropy infrastructure organizations like TÜSEV.
• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): Candid operates the most comprehensive philanthropic research database and information platform globally. It is comparable to TÜSEV's E-Kütüphane function as the go-to knowledge infrastructure for philanthropic and nonprofit research, though at vastly greater scale.
• National Council of Nonprofits (US): The National Council of Nonprofits is a US network of nonprofit organizations focused on legal/fiscal advocacy and capacity building. It is comparable as a sector intermediary performing similar advocacy, research, and training functions for charitable organizations.

Direct peers

• Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN): BCSDN is a regional network of civil society support organizations co-developing the Monitoring Matrix methodology with TÜSEV. It is a direct peer as a sibling civil society support intermediary operating in the same enabling-environment monitoring niche across Southeast Europe.
• Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association, formerly EFC): Philea is the pan-European association of foundations and a direct strategic partner of TÜSEV. Both organizations serve as umbrella/membership bodies supporting philanthropic institutions, share the European foundation ecosystem, and co-author policy assessments on EU funding frameworks.
• Civil Society Development Centre (STGM): STGM is a Turkish civil society support organization and TÜSEV's direct co-implementation partner on the EU-funded Monitoring Freedom of Association project. It is the most comparable peer — both operate as capacity builders for Turkish CSOs with overlapping donor bases and similar programs.

Others

• Sabancı Foundation: Sabancı Foundation is one of Turkey's largest philanthropic foundations and a likely TÜSEV member/ecosystem participant. It is an adjacent peer — a major Turkish grantmaking foundation that engages with TÜSEV's policy and capacity-building ecosystem rather than directly competing for the same intermediary services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tusevorgtr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tusev-third-sector-foundation-of-turkey
• Instagraminstagram.com/tusev_org_tr

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Profiles3 records

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