Assembly of Turkish American Associations

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), headquartered in Alexandria, VA, serves as the largest democratically elected Turkish American membership organization in the United States. Since its establishment in 1979, ATAA has grown to represent over 50 local chapters across the country, providing comprehensive advocacy and community support services to Turkish Americans nationwide. The organization operates through a sophisticated governance structure featuring a Board of Directors with executive responsibility and a Board of Trustees that ensures financial oversight and strategic guidance. ATAA's regional representation spans 13 different geographical regions throughout the U.S., enabling the organization to address the diverse needs of Turkish American communities with targeted, locally-informed solutions. As a non-faith-based organization operating from Alexandria, Virginia, ATAA remains committed to serving people of diverse backgrounds while maintaining its core mission. The organization functions as a tax-exempt, non-profit entity sustained through membership dues, private donations, and both private and public grants. ATAA's strength lies in its ability to unite multiple Turkish-American organizations while simultaneously empowering individual chapters to develop innovative solutions to community challenges. Through volunteer-driven leadership and collaborative networking, ATAA continues to be the most influential grassroots umbrella organization for Turkish Americans, fostering idea exchange and community empowerment across all affiliated chapters.