The foundation is a local nonprofit organization created by and for the people of Muscatine and surrounding areas in Iowa. The mission is to actively work to improve the quality of life in Muscatine County through philanthropy. 

Giving for education and community service organizations.

Giving to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organizations within Iowa.

Support areas include the arts, early childhood development, civic responsibility, vocational exploration, and youth philanthropy. See the Our Initiatives section of the Dekko Foundation website.

The foundation supports zoos and aquariums and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, youth development, human services, community development, and leadership development.

The foundation supports the communities it serves and in which its employees live, work, and volunteer.

Giving for education, recreations, and public affairs. 

Preservation of vulnerable historic sites and buildings within the Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark.

The mission of the Morgan E.

Giving for education, arts and culture, public affairs, social services, health, including cancer research, and aid for the handicapped.