Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Accepts applications
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $258 million in 835 grants; the typical grant was $19,324 and the largest $50.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$258 million
- Number of grants835
- Typical grant$19,324
- Largest grant$50.0 million
- Assets$7.8 billion
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $107 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $115 million | 910 | $2.1 billion |
| 2022 | $118 million | 870 | $1.6 billion |
| 2023 | $107 million | 877 | $5.4 billion |
| 2024 | $258 million | 835 | $7.8 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | dellscholarsorg dellyoungleadersorg 4417 Westlake Drive, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 600-5500 |
| What to submit | Online application |
| Deadlines | Please refer to the applicable websites |
| Restrictions | Please refer to dell.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 48 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $24.6 million in 76 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $52.1 million |
| Texas | 198 | $46.2 million |
| New York | 59 | $10.7 million |
| California | 106 | $6.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 37 | $3.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $3.5 million |
| Minnesota | 37 | $2.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $2.0 million |
| Virginia | 13 | $1.8 million |
| Illinois | 23 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter School Growth Fund | Launching the Dell Catalyst Fund to Drive Quality Charter School Growth | $50.0 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | UT For Me Powered by Dell Scholars: 2024-2025 Academic Year | $8.5 million |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Scaling Community First! Village to Combat Homelessness | $7.6 million |
| United Jewish Appeal | Launching a Hub to Transform the Lives of Jewish New Yorkers | $2.5 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Dell Scholars at UT Austin: 2023-2024 Cohort | $2.1 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Dell Scholars at UT Austin: 2022-2023 Cohort | $2.1 million |
| Charter School Growth Fund | Accelerating Quality Schools Growth in Texas | $2.0 million |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Scaling Education to College and Career Pathways in Texas | $1.8 million |
| New Leaders Foundation | DDD 2023/24 Implementation | $1.6 million |
| Region 4 Education Service Center | Accelerating Adoption of Texas Education Exchange | $1.5 million |
| America's Frontier Fund | Building Pathways to Opportunity in Critical-Tech Sectors | $1.5 million |
| Teach For India | Improving Holistic Outcomes for Students From Low-Income Communities | $1.3 million |
| New Schools Venture Fund | Scaling Career Connected School Models | $1.3 million |
| Education Analytics | Ed-Fi Expansion into Local California Education Agencies | $1.2 million |
| The British Asian Trust | Skill Impact Bond - Skilling low-income youth for aspirational jobs | $1.1 million |
| Apex Education Group | Apex Blended Learning Schools (2023-2025) | $1.1 million |
| American Friends of Ogen | Generating a Revolving Zero-Interest Fund For Reservists | $1.0 million |
| Texas 2036 | Supporting Texas 2036 for Economic Mobility and Health Outcomes for Texans | $1.0 million |
| Texas Region 20 San Antonio | Supporting Texas Education Exchange Adoption through ASCENDER | $1.0 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Dell Scholars at UT Austin: 2021-2022 Cohort | $983,310 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Scaling Literacy Tutoring Technology and Tools | $950,000 |
| NPower Inc | Scaling an Innovative Tech Training Program That Leads to a Quality Job | $900,000 |
| Sheba | Transforming Israels Pediatric Mental Health System to Address Trauma Nationwide | $900,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | Providing Life-Transforming Surgeries for Fistula and Severe Perineal Tears in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda | $900,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Building a New Model of Postpartum Care for Texas | $892,751 |
| Magic Bus | Support for Expanding Blended Employability Training Model for Life Skills | $841,051 |
| Click Foundation | Acceleration of personalized, early grade literacy program | $830,510 |
| Avanti Fellows | College Entrance Test Preparation Coaching | $806,588 |
| Connxus | Actioning the Central Texas Health Information Exchange | $779,600 |
| United Way for Greater Austin | Building a Community Reporting Framework for Social Services | $767,781 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | Advancing Families' Self-Sufficiency With Education, Health, and Financial Services | $756,000 |
| Cambiar Education | Accelerating Literacy Gains with Cost-Effective Tutoring | $750,000 |
| The British Asian Trust | Improving Outcomes for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy through an Ed-Tech Accelerator | $731,245 |
| Yemin Orde Youth Village | Elevating Education and Teens Integration | $713,416 |
| Lighthouse Communities Foundation | Employability Training and Linkages in a Demand-Led Model for Pune City | $711,239 |
| TNTP Inc | Developing Leaders of Color to Create Resilient and Responsive Schools | $679,618 |
| Coursemojo Inc | Expanding High-Quality CTE Pathways | $659,600 |
| ClassLink | Expansion of OneData to Address Assessment and Chronic Absenteeism | $650,000 |
| Education Analytics | Connecting Multi-State Federal Data Standards through Ed-Fi Collaboration | $650,000 |
| The Community Chest of the Western Cape | Supporting the Expansion of the YearBeyond Youth Service Program | $622,598 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Dell
- Susan L Dell
- Dr Alexander Dell
- Marc Lisker
- Janet Mountain
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please refer to the applicable websites.
How much does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation give?
$258 million in tax year 2024, across 835 grants, with a typical grant of $19,324.
Who runs Michael & Susan Dell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael S Dell (President/Director), Susan L Dell (1st VP/Director), Dr Alexander Dell (2nd VP/Director) and Marc Lisker (Treasurer/Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.