Grupo Deka Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Nashville, TN EIN: 83-0798031

Grupo Deka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K.

Key facts about Grupo Deka Foundation

EIN: 83-0798031
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $25,958
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $8,653
Median grant: $10,648
Total assets: $15,481
Primary geography: Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Grupo Deka Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Grupo Deka Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants). 33% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Grupo Deka Foundation gives

Giving grew 1054% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15K

-57.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

+23.1% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-17.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grupo Deka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Grupo Deka Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $26K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Florida Tennessee

Cities

MiamiIdaho SpringsLos AngelesOrange CitySanta FeSpring Hill

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,481	$36,743	$21,105
Revenue	$15,500	$44,550	$19,500
Expenses	$36,762	$28,912	$17,933
Qualifying Distributions	$31,470	$26,323	$17,933
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$1,059	$1,163	$711

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Florida International University ($13,810), Miami Dade College Foundation ($10,648), Aviva City Church ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL	INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM	$13,810
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Miami, FL	INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM	$10,648
AVIVA CITY CHURCH Orange City, FL	UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Eric Lineiro	President	1	—
Jessica Cole	Vice President	1	—
Franklin Cole	Chairman/Treasurer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grupo Deka Foundation?

Grupo Deka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Grupo Deka Foundation?

As of 2024, Grupo Deka Foundation holds $15K in total assets with $16K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $26K in 2024.

Where does Grupo Deka Foundation operate?

Grupo Deka Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee.

What size grants does Grupo Deka Foundation award?

In 2024, Grupo Deka Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Grupo Deka Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Grupo Deka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.