Turkish-american Cultural Association Of Georgia

What Turkish-american Cultural Association Of Georgia does

The Turkish-American Cultural Association of Georgia (TACA Georgia) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, serving the approximately 30,000 Turkish-Americans residing in the state. Its mission is to preserve Turkish heritage, facilitate cultural celebrations, support youth education, enable humanitarian engagement, and create networking opportunities within the diaspora. Core offerings include an annual membership program, a portfolio of recurring cultural events (April 23rd Children's Day, Republic Ball, Victory Day Picnic, May 19th Stone Mountain Hike, Iftar Dinners, Sıra Gecesi, Game Nights, Yoga in the Park), youth cultural education programs including a Turkish school, and humanitarian relief campaigns.

The organization generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues, event ticket revenue, tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Diamond, Gold, Silver tiers across events, plus an annual email newsletter sponsorship at $450), and tax-deductible donations. Distribution is direct-to-community via a self-serve website portal (tacageorgia.org, with separate event ticketing at attend.tacageorgia.org and Stripe donation processing) and a rotating-venue event model across the Atlanta metropolitan area including Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Innovation Academy Theatre, Blackburn Park, Wills Park, and Stone Mountain Park, plus a Norcross warehouse used for humanitarian donation logistics.

TACA Georgia maintains formal relationships with the City of Atlanta, the Republic of Türkiye Consulate General in Miami, the Turkish Embassy, the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South (TACCS), and the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade. Operational technology is limited to standard business tools — email, event management, and social media — with no proprietary platform or technology product. The organization is volunteer-led under President Gökhan Yavuz, with a Board of Directors, an Executive Committee, and program-specific committee chairs (e.g., Events Committee, April 23rd Committee).

Name

Turkish-american Cultural Association Of Georgia

Legal name

Turkish American Cultural Association of Georgia Inc.

Website

https://tacageorgia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Turkish-American Cultural Association of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1977 that serves roughly 30,000 Turkish-Americans in Georgia through cultural festivals, educational programs, youth initiatives, and humanitarian relief, funded by membership dues, event sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Community Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAG

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations

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

SECONDARYBPAGAHAB

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

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

Keywords

• Cultural community programs
• Nonprofit membership services
• Cultural event management
• Heritage education programs
• Community festival organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership subscriptions that renew one year from signup date. Members receive priority event notifications, free admission to member-only events, and discounted access to paid events and programs.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from paid events including tickets to cultural celebrations, iftar dinners, backgammon tournaments, game nights, and other community gatherings. Some events are free for members while non-members pay admission fees.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages for flagship events including Diamond, Gold, and Silver tiers for the April 23rd Children's Day and Republic Ball. Also includes annual email newsletter sponsorship opportunities for businesses.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from community members supporting cultural programs and community-building initiatives. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit with contributions tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TACA Georgia is a 501(c)(3) cultural non-profit that provides an annual membership program, recurring cultural and commemorative events, Turkish heritage language and cultural education, corporate sponsorship opportunities, and humanitarian/community aid campaigns for the Turkish-American community in Georgia. Its core deliverables are community gatherings, festivals, classes, and member communications rather than a tangible product or software offering.

Product overview

TACA Georgia operates as a single unified cultural organization offering a portfolio of community programs and events rather than a technology platform. The core offerings include cultural celebrations (April 23rd Children's Day, Republic Ball, Victory Day picnic, May 19th commemorative hike), social events (Game Nights, Iftar dinners, Sıra Gecesi, Yoga sessions), and educational programs (Turkish school, export training). Supporting programs include membership services providing exclusive event access and discounts, corporate sponsorship packages at multiple tiers for event visibility, and future vision projects including a Turkish House community center. The organization also conducts humanitarian relief campaigns when needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TACAGA Women's Auxiliary Club: A sub-committee of TACA Georgia dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaged community for Turkish-American women in Georgia through cultural events, networking opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives.

Products and services

• Annual Membership Program
• Turkish Cultural and Commemorative Events
• Turkish Heritage Education Programs
• Event Sponsorship Packages
• Quarterly Newsletter Sponsorship
• Community Humanitarian Aid Campaigns

Quantifiable outcome

• Organized the second-largest earthquake relief operation in the United States following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, coordinating 15+ containers and over 100 tons of goods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South (TACCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Strategic partnership with the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South for joint business initiatives, trade promotion, and community events. TACCS President Erhan Cevikel participated in the landmark meeting with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. TACCS sponsors TACA Georgia events including ticket discounts for the Turkish National Team match in Miami.
• City of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with the City of Atlanta for cultural recognition initiatives. The City proclaimed December 15 as 'Turkic Language Family Day' following advocacy by TACA Georgia. TACA Georgia President Gokhan Yavuz and Advisory Head Mazlum Kosma championed the initiative with City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond sponsoring the proclamation.
• Republic of Türkiye Consulate General in MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal relationship with the Turkish Consulate General in Miami (jurisdiction covers four states including Georgia). Consul General Resul Sahinol participated in the meeting with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens alongside TACA Georgia leadership. The Consulate coordinates diplomatic engagement and consular services for Turkish-Americans in Georgia.
• Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the national Assembly of Turkish American Associations. ATAA Southeast Region Vice President Canan Ozaktay participated in the 102nd Republic Ball. ATAA provides organizational support and connects local chapters with national Turkish-American initiatives.
• Egea FoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor for the 2025 Iftar Dinner, providing freshly carved Turkish döner. Described as the largest döner supplier in the region.
• Tolbert Yılmaz School of DanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for the April 23rd Children's Day celebration. Provides dance instruction and performance opportunities for Turkish-American youth.
• Truva Turkish KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for TACA Georgia events. Local Turkish restaurant supporting cultural initiatives.
• Cuts SteakhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Sponsor of the 2025 Republic Ball. Premium steakhouse providing sponsorship support for the elite annual event.
• Agora Mediterranean CuisineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for TACA Georgia events and supporter of cultural programs.
• Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade (T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Turkish Ministry of Trade for the 'U.S.-Focused Export Training' program. The Miami Trade Attaché office coordinates the training program delivered through İhracat Akademisi, providing 40 hours of export education to Turkish entrepreneurs seeking to enter the U.S. market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Turkish Cultural Center Chicago: Turkish-American cultural non-profit in another major U.S. metro (Chicago). Operates Turkish language classes, cultural events, and community programming — directly comparable to TACA Georgia's Turkish school and event portfolio.
• Turkish American Federation of Midwest: Regional Turkish-American cultural organization serving the Midwest U.S. Comparable in mission (cultural preservation, community events, civic engagement) and operating model (volunteer-driven, sponsorships, flagship annual events) to TACA Georgia.
• Turkish American Society of Washington DC: Regional Turkish-American cultural organization in the D.C. area. Comparable in operating model — community events, educational programs, and outreach to the Turkish-American diaspora — though positioned closer to federal-level diplomatic engagement.
• American Turkish Association of Southern California: Long-standing Turkish-American cultural association serving Southern California. Mirrors TACA Georgia's model of flagship galas, cultural festivals, youth programs, and diplomatic engagement with Turkish government representatives.
• Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA-NE): Northeast regional federation of Turkish-American community organizations. Operates similarly to TACA Georgia with event programming, cultural preservation, and cross-chapter coordination through the broader Turkish-American non-profit network.
• Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South (TACCS): Regional Turkish-American organization operating in the same Southeast geography as TACA Georgia. TACCS is a direct business partner of TACA Georgia and co-engages with the City of Atlanta, serving overlapping Turkish-American community and business segments.

Others

• India American Cultural Association of Atlanta: Local Atlanta-metro ethnic cultural association serving a different diaspora community. Operates with similar revenue model (memberships, sponsorships, events) and serves as a useful local-market operational benchmark for community-based non-profit scale.

Direct peers

• Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA): National umbrella organization for Turkish-American community associations across the U.S. TACA Georgia is formally affiliated with ATAA (Southeast Region), and both organizations coordinate cultural programming, diaspora advocacy, and federal/state recognition efforts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tacaga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tacageorgia
• Instagraminstagram.com/tacagaorg

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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