Dekko Foundation

Dekko Foundation

Chester E. Dekko established the foundation in 1981. The endowment originated from proceeds of his manufacturing company, Group Dekko. C.E. (Tad) Dekko now serves as chairman while Erica Dekko holds the roles of director, secretary, and investment advisor through LPL Financial. Grantmaking targets healthy development and economic freedom for young people. The foundation makes project-specific awards in four states tied to the founder’s personal and business history. No external fund commitments or co-investments appear in available records. Capital deployment occurs through direct grants rather than buyouts or venture vehicles. The foundation maintains a headquarters at 401 E Diamond St in Kendallville, Indiana, along with residential properties and a portfolio of nonmarketable securities, corporate bonds, and U.S. government securities. No recent operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. Erica Dekko’s dual role as family member and investment advisor constitutes the primary internal governance structure. The foundation operates as a private grantmaker without public fundraising or third-party limited partners. Its mandate remains limited to the four-state footprint defined by the founder’s interests, with no succession vehicle or external club memberships disclosed beyond family participation.