Michael and Susan Dell have committed $6.25 billion to expand access to “Trump Accounts,” a national youth investment initiative created under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Announced on GivingTuesday, the pledge seeds $250 into the accounts of 25 million American children under age 10, significantly extending the program’s reach.
Dell Contribution Targets Lower-Income Zip Codes
The donation is structured to support children who are not eligible for the federal portion of the Invest America initiative. The plan directs the $250 contribution to families living in zip codes with median household incomes of $150,000 or below, ensuring the funds reach households less likely to participate in long-term investment programs. The goal, according to the announcement, is to prompt families to open these accounts early and begin building long-term financial security for their children.
The contribution will be processed through the U.S. Treasury, which will deposit the funds directly into each qualifying child’s account. The approach mirrors the broader program’s emphasis on simplicity and national coverage.
How Trump Accounts Work Under Invest America
The Trump Accounts initiative provides a foundation for early financial growth, centered around regulated investment vehicles and long-term compounding. Children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028 receive a one-time $1,000 government grant to start their account. The funds must be invested in low-cost index funds or ETFs that track U.S. equities such as the S&P 500, reinforcing the program’s focus on market-based wealth building.
When participants turn 18, they gain access to the funds for education expenses, a first home purchase, or launching a business, three categories viewed as anchors of upward mobility.
Corporate Matching Deepens The Program’s Reach
Earlier this year, Michael Dell confirmed that Dell Technologies would match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution for newborn children of its employees. With the new $6.25 billion personal pledge from the Dell family, the combined impact positions the initiative as one of the largest privately supported youth investment programs in U.S. history.
A Major Philanthropic Boost To A National Savings Plan
The Dell family’s donation amplifies the scale and visibility of the Trump Accounts program at a pivotal moment. By targeting younger children who fall outside the government’s eligibility window, the contribution widens access and encourages long-term financial participation among millions of families. It also signals strong private-sector endorsement of Invest America’s strategy of early compounding and broad-based investment literacy.
With the U.S. Treasury now preparing to distribute the funds, the program moves into its most expansive phase yet, bringing millions of children into a national savings framework designed to support their future education, housing, and entrepreneurial ambitions.