Our Founder
Chester E. Dekko
1925-1992
The Dekko Foundation is a private foundation started in 1981 by the late Chester E. (Chet) Dekko. Mr. Dekko was an entrepreneur, business and community leader, and dedicated family man. He believed in education as the key to an independent, successful life.
Mr. Dekko’s goal for his foundation was to support the development of personal independence for people in the communities where he had an interest. With his love of family, he placed particular significance on helping people become good providers for their families.
Mr. Dekko set the enduring mission of the Dekko Foundation. It reads:
