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The foundation funds social enterprises that directly serve or impact children or youth from urban low-income communities. They prioritize data-driven projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes in education, health innovation, and family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a private corporation based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is % Mich. It holds total assets of $7.8B. Annual income is reported at $6.6B. Data Driven Education & Ed-FiThese direct charitable activities support the delivery of modern, flexible, powerful and actionable student-centric education data systems for K-12 schools that educators can use. They also support the development of the Ed-Fi solution - the only free, flexible and complete ed-tech solution to empower educators with relevant, timely information that enables better data collection to drive higher student outcomes. These activities include funds to help stabilize, strengthen, and support state assessment and accountability amid the challenges and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also support the creation and implementation of an education data system in South Africa that will advance student outcomes through district management tools and best practice sharing. According to available records, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has made 3,567 grants totaling $623.6M, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has grown from $120.8M in 2020 to $268.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $95 to $37.4M, with an average award of $175K. The foundation has supported 916 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, New York, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 50 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Data Driven Education & Ed-FiThese direct charitable activities support the delivery of modern, flexible, powerful and actionable student-centric education data systems for K-12 schools that educators can use. They also support the development of the Ed-Fi solution - the only free, flexible and complete ed-tech solution to empower educators with relevant, timely information that enables better data collection to drive higher student outcomes. These activities include funds to help stabilize, strengthen, and support state assessment and accountability amid the challenges and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also support the creation and implementation of an education data system in South Africa that will advance student outcomes through district management tools and best practice sharing.
Expenses: $11.1M
Global Scholarship/University SuccessThese direct charitable activities support the implementation of and improvements to global scholarship tools in the US and South Africa. They also support a robust US scholarship program application platform. Additionally, these activities provide persistence and completion support services to eligible UT Pell students.
Expenses: $6.9M
Educational Initiatives K-12These direct charitable activities support pre-university education quality improvement projects in the US, India and South Africa. Additionally, they support assessments of education improvement efforts. They also include highly targeted funds to support schools as they adapt to school disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic and look ahead to future school years.
Expenses: $4.2M
Jobs & LivelihoodsThese direct charitable activities support the development of market-based models in the US, India and South Africa to provide families living in urban poverty access to financial tools, skill development and employment opportunities in order to establish financial stability. Additionally, these direct charitable activities support a goal of increasing capacity in the Central Texas medical community. This category also includes a project that aims to improve the capacity of the local food system and a project which seeks to deploy a platform to more efficiently connect AISD students, parents and staff.
Data Driven Education & Ed-FiThese direct charitable activities support the delivery of modern, flexible, powerful and actionable student-centric education data systems for K-12 schools that educators can use. They also support the development of the Ed-Fi solution - the only free, flexible and complete ed-tech solution to empower educators with relevant, timely information that enables better data collection to drive higher student outcomes. These activities include funds to help stabilize, strengthen, and support state assessment and accountability amid the challenges and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also support the creation and implementation of an education data system in South Africa that will advance student outcomes through district management tools and best practice sharing. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3,567 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, NY.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has distributed a total of $623.6M across 3,567 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $175K. Individual grants have ranged from $95 to $37.4M.
The application deadline is Please refer to the applicable websites. Please refer to dellscholars.org, dellyoungleaders.org, and/or dell.org.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 50 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Mountain | Exec Director/Sec/Assistant Treasurer | $547K | $75K | $622K |
| Dr Alexander Dell | 2nd VP/Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Lisker | Treasurer/Assistant Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan L Dell | 1st VP/Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$199.8M
Total Assets
$5.4B
Fair Market Value
$5.4B
Net Worth
$5.3B
Grants Paid
$107M
Contributions
$3.6B
Net Investment Income
$733.1M
Distribution Amount
$89M
Total: $2B
Total Grants
3,567
Total Giving
$623.6M
Average Grant
$175K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
916
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmpathExpanding financial security for Boston's vulnerable families | Boston, MA | $556K | 2022 |
| LifeworksSupporting Foster Care Youth Transitions and Resource Capabilities 2021-2023 | Austin, TX | $514K | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncScaling Community First! Village to Combat Homelessness | Austin, TX | $9.9M | 2022 |
| University Of Texas - AustinUT For Me Powered by Dell Scholars: 2022-2023 Academic Year | Austin, TX | $6.7M | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | $806K | 2023 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $163K | 2023 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $794K | 2022 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $794K | 2022 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $615K |
SAN ANTONIO, TX
LOS ANGELES, CA
HOWEY IN HLS, FL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Expenses: $2.8M
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center Foundation Of Central TexasBest in Class Health for Central Texas Children and Families |
| Austin, TX |
| $6.1M |
| 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of TexasScaling Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (PTECHs) in Texas | Dallas, TX | $3M | 2022 |
| Charter School Growth FundCharter School Growth Fund - Fund IV | Broomfield, CO | $3M | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseUkraine Field Hospital Support | Boone, NC | $2.5M | 2022 |
| International Medical CorpsUkraine Mobile Medical Teams | Los Angeles, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaUkraine Medical & Hospital Support | New York, NY | $1.9M | 2022 |
| Ubs Optimus FoundationDevelopment Impact Bond (DIB) - educational transformation in India | Zurich | $1.8M | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesUkraine Refugee Food, Shelter, and Counseling | Baltimore, MD | $1.8M | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation IncDelivering Aid to Ukraine Refugees | Fairfield, CT | $1.8M | 2022 |
| New Leaders FoundationDDD 2021/22 Implementation | Johannesburg | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Transcend IncScaling Technical Assistance for Resilient and Responsive Schools | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Amira Learning IncScaling High Impact Tutoring | San Francisco, CA | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Blackbaud Giving FundYourCause Matching Gift Fund - 2021 | Charleston, SC | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Give UsaRenewal: Bharat EdTech Initiative for At-Home, Supplemental Learning for K-12 Children | San Ramon, CA | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Click FoundationAcceleration of personalized, early grade literacy program | Sandton | $1.1M | 2022 |
| United Way For Greater AustinExpanding social service connections in health, education, and financial stability | Austin, TX | $1M | 2022 |
| The British Asian TrustDevelopment Impact Bond for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy - Planning and Baseline Implementation Year Grant | London | $1M | 2022 |
| National Scholarship Providers AssociationEnabling sustainable growth for the NSPA Exchange | Charlottesville, VA | $1M | 2022 |
| Tntp IncDeveloping Leaders of Color to Create Resilient and Responsive Schools | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| New Schools Venture FundBuilding and Strengthening Responsive and Resilient Schools | Oakland, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Texas Tech University - College Of EducationExpanding US PREP | Lubbock, TX | $938K | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools - Central TexasExpanding Student Success Across the Region from K-12 through Post-Secondary | Austin, TX | $935K | 2022 |
| Jan Sahas Usa IncBuilding Resilience for Urban Migrants (Migrant Workers Collaborative) 2 | Washington, DC | $900K | 2022 |
| University Of Cape TownUCT Online High School | Cape Town | $867K | 2022 |
| Let'S Get ReadyEnabling the Rapid Expansion of College Success Support | New York, NY | $800K | 2022 |
| Funda Wande (Rf) NpcFunda Wande Early Grade Learning (2021-2023) | Cape Town | $797K | 2022 |
| Common Sense MediaEd Tech Privacy Ratings: Implementation of Monetization Model | San Francisco, CA | $750K | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Department Of Public InstructionWISEdata - Ed-Fi Pupil Count Implementation | Madison, WI | $750K | 2022 |
| Teach PlusReimagining Education Through Equity-Driven Teacher Leadership | Boston, MA | $750K | 2022 |
| Dg Murray TrustPartnership Schools (2021-2024) | Cape Town | $700K | 2022 |
| Mission CapitalNavigating Equitable Practices & Effects of the Pandemic | Austin, TX | $685K | 2022 |
| Jumpstart FoundationDistrict expansion of early grade math program | Johannesburg | $671K | 2022 |
| University Of The Free StatePhase 1: Embedding a Digitally Enhanced Student Success & Employability Program | Bloemfontein | $610K | 2022 |
| 3de NationalInnovating High Schools for the 21st Century | Atlanta, GA | $600K | 2022 |
| Denver Public Schools FoundationDenver Public Schools Ed-Fi Warehouse and Charter Network Integrations | Denver, CO | $600K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Central TexasTransforming first generation student success in Central Texas | Austin, TX | $582K | 2022 |
| Texas Community College Education InitiativeTransforming Community College Pathways for Student Success | Austin, TX | $581K | 2022 |
| America'S PromiseAlliance Community - Partner Cities | Washington, DC | $550K | 2022 |
| Avanti FellowsProject Sankalp - Math & Science Education Transformation | New Delhi | $543K | 2022 |
| Magic BusBlended model for employability enhancement through life skills | Mumbai | $529K | 2022 |
| Teach For IndiaBlended Learning for Secondary Education | Mumbai | $521K | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Avenue Foundation For Education GroupAdvancing Luminary Educators to Drive Student Success | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2022 |
| Citybridge EducationDesigning Resilient and Responsive Schools in Washington DC | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Great Minnesota SchoolsMoving Minneapolis Schools from Good to Great | Minneapolis, MN | $500K | 2022 |
| Texas 2036Texas 2036 Policy Advancement for Texans | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Springboard CollaborativeProviding Parents with Data-Driven Tools to Support Students | Philadelphia, PA | $500K | 2022 |
| 2021 |
| K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $270K | 2021 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $144K | 2021 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $605K | 2020 | K-12 EDUCATION |
| Gates Foundation | $190K | 2020 | K-12 EDUCATION |
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