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Who we are

Our name is our promise.

We are Americans with roots in Türkiye, the crossroads of great civilizations, and the wider Turkic world — of every ethnicity, language and faith — standing together for the families who need us.

United

Families with roots in Türkiye, the crossroads of great civilizations, and the wider Turkic world — of every ethnicity, language and faith — standing together, and standing with every neighbor who believes in fairness.

Americans

We are all Americans, and this is our home. We protect American values by standing up for the vulnerable — peacefully, through America’s laws, institutions and free press. We take no side in party politics; we are on the side of people.

for Democracy

Rights belong to everyone or they are safe for no one. Protecting one community’s freedoms protects all of ours.

Our tulip says it in one picture: the stars and stripes of the country we call home, joined with our heritage from Türkiye, the crossroads of great civilizations — a heritage we are proud to own and duty-bound to protect. One flower, rooted in two homes.

Leadership

The people behind UAD

United Americans for Democracy was founded in [YEAR] by [FOUNDERS]. Our volunteer board guides our work, with support from volunteer legal counsel.

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Board Chair

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President

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Treasurer

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Volunteer Legal Counsel

How we are organized

Two organizations, one mission

[UAD FOUNDATION NAME] is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It runs our community programs: help for families, know-your-rights education, youth programs and events. It is strictly non-partisan, and gifts to it are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

[UAD ACTION NAME] is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. It carries out our advocacy. Gifts to it are not tax-deductible.

Each organization keeps its own accounts and records. Neither supports or opposes any party.

Transparency

  • Our profile on Candid (GuideStar): [coming soon]
  • Annual report: published after our first full year of work.
  • Questions about our finances or governance? Write to [EMAIL].