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We build pathways that change lives. Since 1999, we've made $10 billion in commitments to accelerate human opportunity across the globe.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMichael & 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364336415. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MICHAEL & SUSAN DELL FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Michael Dell and Susan Dell announce that the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up f - The Times of India
Susan Dell's face sparks buzz again after Oval Office appearance for Trump Accounts; 'what happened?' | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Michael Dell celebrates America’s 250th birthday with gift to seed the American Dream for millions of kids - Fox Business
Ed Freedman's Stable Road Foundation, Gov. Josh Green, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and Invest America Make Hawai'i the First State to Fund Investment Accounts for Every Eligible Foster Child at Every Age - Business Wire
Susan And Michael Dell Foundation Invests $50 Million In Medical School Alex Bump (s3aN6ZzgDC) - Mshale
Michael Dell - Encyclopedia Britannica
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards - CNBC
Inside Susan Dell and Michael Dell's $6.25 Billion Effort to Help American Kids - Time Magazine
Dell Technologies power couple CEO Michael Dell and wife Susan make staggering $750 million move - HELLO! Magazine
Who are Michael and Susan Dell? What to know about the Texas power couple. - Houston Chronicle
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, TX, 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 73 out of 100 (Strong 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