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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights Austin, TX EIN 364336415 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

We build pathways that change lives. Since 1999, we've made $10 billion in commitments to accelerate human opportunity across the globe.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T20
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 364336415. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $4.3B in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has $4.3B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $4.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We build pathways that change lives. Since 1999, we've made $10 billion in commitments to accelerate human opportunity across the globe. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $4.3B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Michael & Susan Dell Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 364336415, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BE
Ben Campbell
Head of Finance & Operations

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Ben C•••••••
CFO
BR
Brian S••••
Interim VP Finance
MI
Misty B••••
VP, Finance
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

TIME Reveals the 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Leaders in Philanthropy - Time Magazine
May 2026
time.com
Michael Dell - Britannica
Apr 2026
www.britannica.com
Dell Technologies power couple CEO Michael Dell and wife Susan make staggering $750 million move - HELLO! Magazine
Apr 2026
www.hellomagazine.com
Who are Michael and Susan Dell? From Dell computers to a record UT donation - Yahoo
Apr 2026
www.yahoo.com
UT announces new Dell Medical Center, research campus after $750 million gift - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Apr 2026
www.tpr.org
Michael And Susan Dell Commit $750 Million To UT Austin, Surpassing $1 Billion In Lifetime Giving - Dallas Express
Apr 2026
dallasexpress.com
UT Austin to create new Dell Medical Center, advanced research campus after $750M gift - Audacy
Apr 2026
www.audacy.com
Michael and Susan Dell Surpass $1 Billion in Giving to UT Austin - The University of Texas at Austin
Apr 2026
news.utexas.edu
Michael Dell invests $1B to UT Austin to build 'hospital of future' - Longhorns Wire
Apr 2026
longhornswire.usatoday.com
UT announces new Dell Medical Center, research campus after $750 million gift - KUT
Apr 2026
www.kut.org
Form filed
$4273.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$4322.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$192.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$350.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$224.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$321.6M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$76.7M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$152.8M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$65.8M revenue
FY2013
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$123.8M revenue
FY2012
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation This page 68 $4.3 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Austin, United States. We build pathways that change lives. Since 1999, we've made $10 billion in commitments to accelerate human opportunity across the globe.
When was Michael & Susan Dell Foundation founded?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was founded in 1999.
Who leads Michael & Susan Dell Foundation?
Ben Campbell serves as Head of Finance & Operations.
Where is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation located?
Headquartered in Austin, United States.
What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation trustworthy?
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364336415.
What is Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's website?
http://dell.org