Illuminating hope, and igniting change for the overlooked and underfunded

It Only Takes One Spark to Make a Difference

At the DEKM Fund, we strive to be the spark that sets ablaze change in the lives of people and animals. A champion for the underserved and overlooked, we bring hope to organizations and individuals. We make a meaningful impact in the world by providing funding and raising awareness.

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Ambassadors of Hope

We focus on neglected causes, research, initiatives, and problems that are:

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The DEKM Fund envisions a world where every individual and animal, regardless of circumstance, has access to hope, healing, and opportunity.

Our vision is to inspire a global movement of compassion and action, where neglected causes are recognized, supported, and transformed to improve their outcomes.

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Meet our Grantees!

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ChadTough is fighting for a DIPG/DMG cure. Helping patients and families through game-changing research and providing navigation and support on their journey. DEKM supports ChadTough with direct funding and is actively involved in the cause

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The Mancias Lab at Dana Farber is focused on the study of pancreatic cancer, a highly lethal and treatment refractory cancer. The third leading cause of cancer in the US, these patients are in desperate need of innovative approaches and treatment solutions.

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DEKM supports Tomten Farm & Sanctuary which provides peace, protection, and possibility to animals in need. DEKM is co-founder of the Dobbin Fund, a special program for senior equids who wish for nothing more than a home to call their own.

Working to bring awareness and hope to underfunded and important research and initiatives, DEKM gets involved however possible!

We believe change is possible.

Healing our broken world starts with YOU.

Stories of Hope

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“When Tallulah came into our care we all immediately fell in love with her. Small but so spunky despite her health issues and age. We knew she would need a very special home that could afford to keep up with her medical needs, give her a great life with lots of friends and also be knowledgeable enough to know when she was declining. Knowing Jen and having been to Tomten Sanctuary myself I reached out to them first! Thankfully the DEKM fund made it possible for Tomten to give her an amazing place to spend the rest of her days and meet all her needs! “

-Kaycie, Equine and Farm Animal Rescue and Outreach Manager, Nevins Farm

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We work closely with our grantees as we build strong, sustainable relationships and communication.

We’re here to champion, celebrate, learn, and grow alongside all of the projects we fund. DEKM funds small to medium sized foundations, organizations, and labs working to solve problems that may not otherwise get much funding and attention. We raise awareness and provide education around populations in need and issues often overlooked.

“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”

- Max Lucado