Douglas & Sandra Dekock Family Foun
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on religious and educational initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through funding for religious institutions, educational organizations, and charitable services. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community service groups, focusing on populations in need. It has a notable concentration of giving within the state of Michigan, where it supports local schools, theological seminaries, and community action organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Michigan-based faith‑based or education nonprofit with an established local presence and an existing relationship or introduction into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan (local or regional presence).
- • Religious, faith‑based, or Christian education mission (schools, seminaries, ministries).
- • Established track record and local credibility in the Holland/Grand Rapids area.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior interaction with foundation leadership or current grantees.
- • Capacity to manage mid‑sized single grants and to report back on program outcomes.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Michigan (about 94% of dollars in 2024) though a small number of out‑of‑state grants appear; the footprint is effectively local to Michigan.
Recipient Variety
Despite local concentration, the foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients (63 in 2024) with substantial repeat support across years, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows some new entrants each year (six new grantees in 2024 and eleven in 2023) but the foundation documents that it only accepts preselected applicants on a rolling basis, so while new entrants do appear, unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain access without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
