Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, Texas · EIN 364336415 · Private foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $120.8M in annual giving against $1.94B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 3,506 grants for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School Growth Fund Launching the Dell Catalyst Fund to Drive Quality Charter School Growth | Denver, CO | $50.0M | 2024 |
| Health Initiatives Community Suppor See Statement 26, pages 23-29 | Austin, TX | $37.4M | 2020 |
| Education See Statement 26, pages 9-18 | Austin, TX | $28.7M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
From Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at dell.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- Does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation fund?
- Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Charter School Growth Fund, Health Initiatives Community Suppor, Education. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Michael & Susan Dell Foundation give in grants?
- Michael & Susan Dell Foundation reported $120.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $756.8M over 3,506 grants.
- Where is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation located?
- Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364336415.
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