At the Dekko Foundation, our mission is fostering economic freedom through education. We believe children and young people from birth through age 18 are naturally wired to achieve economic freedom through their own development and by being in learning environments that support their self-sufficiency. When they have opportunities to connect their skills and talents to careers, they further their ability to create goods and services for others. It is through the creation of value for others within our democracy and free-enterprise system that they can earn, build, use, and share their wealth in the manner they choose. In other words, they have achieved economic freedom. Through our grantmaking, we invest in the healthy development of children and young people and in environments that nurture their self-sufficiency. Our grantmaking is concentrated in areas of Indiana, Iowa, Alabama, and Minnesota where our founder, Mr. Chester E. Dekko, had business or personal interests.

Foellinger Foundation, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that awards grants for the benefit of people in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana. The Foundation was created in 1958 by Helene R. Foellinger, The News-Sentinel’s publisher from 1936 to 1980, and Esther A. Foellinger, her mother. It was established to carry forward their family’s tradition of civic involvement and active concern for the well-being of their community. From 1958 through 1987, their gifts and bequests developed the Foundation into a permanent philanthropic endowment. Its grantmaking continues to reflect the Foellinger family’s interest in encouraging a community of self-reliant citizens.

The Van Wert County Foundation, based in Van Wert, Ohio, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. With a rich history of community engagement, the foundation champions philanthropy by offering grants, scholarships, and supporting various initiatives. Through its mission to inspire, fulfill, and lead, the foundation continually strives to guide and serve the community towards collective growth and prosperity.

Lial School is an education management company based out of 5700 Davis Rd, Whitehouse, Ohio, United States.

Mission Statement It is the mission of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Boy Scout of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law. The Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. The Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Vision Statement We impact our communities’ long-term success by building leadership, character, integrity, and values in all youth and their families. We will help develop tomorrow’s Leaders of Character through Scouting Adventures Today!

The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS) is the premier North American trade association for the non-ferrous metal casting industry. NFFS is a proven resource for information and resources vital for effective non-ferrous foundry management, helping foundries remain competitive in a volatile business climate. NFFS members are non-ferrous foundries, ingot manufacturers, and industry suppliers who are industry leaders committed to manufacturing superior products and providing exceptional customer service. NFFS member foundries utilize virtually every casting process. The principal metals cast in non-ferrous foundries are aluminum and copper alloys (brass & bronze). However, some non-ferrous foundries may also pour magnesium, zinc, and other non-ferrous materials.

The LaGrange County EDC is the single point of contact for economic development efforts in LaGrange County, IN. We work with regional, state and federal partners to support and encourage our clients’ business development endeavors. Our approach centers on four main areas of concentration: business retention and expansion, business attraction, entrepreneurial development and improving overall quality of life. This process guides us on our mission to better the lives of LaGrange County citizens, both individual and corporate, through the responsible growth and enhanced opportunities that economic development brings. The LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation board and staff will act as advocates for potential new developments in our communities. In addition to the pro-business climate that exists in LaGrange County and in Indiana, we will actively pursue incentives from our various partners to ensure that LaGrange County is where you call "home."

As the President/CEO of the Bryan Area Foundation, I work on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the members of the Bryan Area Foundation to make the greatest impact possible on enhancing and improving the quality of life in Williams County through effective management of our $40M+ assets. This is achieved by serving as a leader, catalyst, and resource for charitable giving. I serve with the purpose of consistently growing endowed assets and investments so we can effectively respond to existing and emerging needs within our community through responsible grant making.