Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is committed to expanding pathways to prosperity for over 500,000 families in Greater Austin annually through long-term partnerships with over 400 community organizations. The foundation focuses on linking learning to livelihood, advancing community health, ensuring children's stability, and strengthening nonprofit capacity. With a historic $6.25 billion commitment to 25 million American children, the foundation invests in education, health care, housing, and family economic stability to create transformative opportunities in their home city of Austin.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$164.6M
+41.5% YoY
Grant Count
835
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$197K
+48.7% YoY
About Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 835 grants totaling $164.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Charter School Growth Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dell Aspire Scholars
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dell Scholars Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charter School Growth Fund ($50,000,000), Charter School Growth Fund ($2,000,000), America's Frontier Fund ($1,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail E Keller Foundation Austin, TX | Building the Outpatient Pediatric Post Acute Care Network | $213,847 |
| Absolute Return for Kids - India | Academic strengthening of 350 Quality Schools in Madhya Pradesh | $495,188 |
| Achieving the Dream Silver Spring, MD | Equipping Texas Students to Earn Industry-Aligned Credentials | $400,000 |
| Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Inc Houston, TX | Improving Healthcare Pathways in Greater Houston | $350,000 |
| Amazi Academy | Growing a Demand-led Training and Placement Model in the Beauty Industry | $165,768 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition Wynnewood, PA | Raising Awareness of 10/7 to Educate and Combat Antisemitism | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen University Heights, OH | Generating a Revolving Zero-Interest Fund For Reservists | $1,000,000 |
| America's Frontier Fund Arlington, VA | Building Pathways to Opportunity in Critical-Tech Sectors | $1,500,000 |
| America's Mighty Warriors Surprise, AZ | May 2024 America's Mighty Warriors | $50,000 |
| Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare | Placement Linked Training for Technology Job Roles | $477,796 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Dell | President/Director | 2 | — |
| Susan L Dell | 1st VP/Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Alexander Dell | 2nd VP/Director | 2 | — |
| Marc Lisker | Treasurer/Assistant Secretary | 2 | — |
| Janet Mountain | Exec Director/Sec/Assistant Treasurer | 40 | $568,840 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation operate?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation award?
In 2024, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation awarded 835 grants totaling $164.6M — an average of about $197K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4336415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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