Private foundation · Austin, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $41,114 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $4,518 to $6,200.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $41,114
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,518 to $6,200 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,073, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Putnam County, Shelby County, Knox County · plus 830 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $163.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163.8M | $41K | 6 |
| 2023 | $116.3M | $661K | 9 |
| 2022 | $134.1M | $457K | 12 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Dellscholarsorg Dellyoungleadersorg · Austin · (512) 600-5500
- What to send
- Online application
- Deadlines
- Please refer to the applicable websites
- Limits
- Please refer to dell.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael S DellPresident/director
- Susan L Dell1st vp/director
- Dr Alexander Dell2nd vp/director
- Marc LiskerTreasurer/assistant secretary
- Janet MountainExec director/sec/assistant treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship for Y. Arellano Najera ($2,500) (1 grant)
- Scholarships for L. Alhasan ($1,200) and M. Safwat ($5,000) (1 grant)
- Scholarships for H. Winningham ($2,946) and P. Zaref ($2,200) (1 grant)
- Scholarships for J. Castellanos ($2,630), K. Thrill ($8,750), and S. Thrill ($6,370) (1 grant)
- Scholarship for E. Goodpasture ($5,000) (1 grant)
- Scholarship for K. Rivas-Jovel ($4,518) (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 6 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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