Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a global philanthropic organization investing in programs that improve the lives of children and families. It creates pathways to opportunity through strategic grant-making and investments across education, health innovation, job creation, and financial services. Their approach prioritizes data-driven interventions and close partnerships to achieve scalable, sustainable impact in urban communities.

Established in 1999 by Michael Dell, founder of Dell Inc., and his wife, Susan Dell, the foundation leverages their entrepreneurial spirit for societal good. The Dells identified a critical need to address systemic challenges in urban areas, committing to an outcomes-focused philanthropic model to foster human potential.

The foundation primarily benefits children and families in urban poverty across the United States, India, and Africa. Its mission is to accelerate human opportunity, empowering individuals to break cycles of poverty and achieve self-reliance. The organization remains dedicated to advancing innovative solutions that cultivate lasting positive change and resilient communities globally.