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Susan Dell’s $6.25B Gift Empowers 25M Kids’ Futures
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Historic $6.25 Billion Pledge from Susan and Michael Dell to Fund ‘Trump Accounts’ for Young Americans
In a monumental act of philanthropy, Susan Dell and her husband Michael Dell have pledged a staggering $6.25 billion to create investment accounts for millions of American children. This transformative donation aims to fund so-called “Trump Accounts,” a initiative set to launch in 2026.
The couple’s foundation, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, announced that this gift more than doubles their lifetime giving to date. The funds will specifically benefit at least 25 million children aged 10 and under who were born before a federal cutoff date, providing each with a $250 investment seed.
“If there’s one investment that never stops growing, it’s investing in children. They are our future,” the Dells said in a powerful statement. “From our years of experience in supporting education, health and financial stability programs, we know that this program will give young Americans more than a savings account. It will give them momentum. It will give them confidence and opportunity.”
The “Trump Accounts” were originally proposed as part of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” this summer. According to the plan, the U.S. Treasury Department is set to fund $1,000 for every account for children born between January 2025 and January 2029. The Dells’ colossal donation ensures that millions of children born just before that window are not left behind.
Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell Technologies and the world’s 11th-richest person, was present at the White House in June when the policy was promoted. Now, alongside Susan Dell, he is making one of the largest charitable commitments in history to fuel its reach.
This move underscores a growing trend of billionaires directly funding large-scale social programs. The “Trump Account” initiative, supercharged by the Dells’ generosity, promises to reshape financial futures for an entire generation, offering a foundational step toward economic mobility.
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