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Dechomai Asset Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in South Dakota, operating as a donor-advised fund and grantmaking entity within conservative philanthropic networks. It leverages South Dakota's trust-friendly laws for privacy and minimal disclosure requirements, with its address listed as 110 N. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 305, Sioux Falls, South Dakota—a common location for privacy-focused nonprofits. In 2021, it received a record $175 million grant from DonorsTrust, marking DonorsTrust's largest single contribution to date and indicating its role as a significant pass-through or intermediary for anonymous giving, as reported by ProPublica and The Guardian. This influx positioned Dechomai as a key vehicle for further funding, particularly for right-leaning causes. In 2022, Dechomai distributed over $50 million in grants, including $24.5 million to the State Policy Network (SPN), a hub for state-level conservative policy organizations, and additional funds to entities like the American Principles Project and election-related groups. Its activities have drawn scrutiny in investigations into dark money flows during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles, though no formal legal actions are documented. Leadership details remain opaque, with no publicly named officers or trustees in available IRS filings. The trust exemplifies the use of layered donor-advised funds to obscure funding sources in U.S. philanthropy.