**Dell Founders Pledge $6.25 Billion to Seed Investment Accounts for 25 Million U.S. Children**
**AUSTIN, TX – [Insert Current Date, e.g., October 26, 2023]** – Michael and Susan Dell have announced a monumental philanthropic initiative, committing $6.25 billion to establish investment accounts for 25 million children across the United States. This significant donation aims to bolster and expand the reach of the nascent federal program known as “Trump Accounts.”
The Dell’s contribution will initially provide $250 for each eligible child, with the objective for these funds to grow over time through strategic investments in low-cost, market-index-tracking funds. The program seeks to complement the federal “Trump Accounts” program, which offers a $1,000 initial deposit for babies born between 2023 and 2028.
Eligibility for the Dell-funded accounts is specifically tailored: beneficiaries must be under 10 years of age, possess a Social Security number, and reside in zip codes where the median income falls below $150,000.
Parents will be able to claim these accounts starting July 4, 2026. Once activated, they will also have the option to make additional annual contributions of up to $5,000, further compounding the potential for long-term growth.
Upon reaching legal adulthood, the young beneficiaries will gain access to these accumulated funds. The program outlines several permitted uses for the capital, including financing higher education, making a down payment on a home, starting or investing in a business, or converting the balance into a robust retirement savings plan.
Financial experts consistently recommend that beneficiaries and their families seek professional financial advice to maximize the benefits and understand the long-term implications of such investment accounts. This initiative by Michael and Susan Dell marks a substantial step toward fostering long-term financial literacy and opportunity for millions of American children.
