Susan Dell

Person

Philanthropist who co-anchored the massive $6 billion contribution to the Trump Accounts initiative alongside her husband.


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7/19/2026, 5:11:36 AM

Last Updated

7/22/2026, 6:40:38 AM

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7/22/2026, 6:40:38 AM

Summary

Susan Dell (born Susan Lynn Lieberman) is an American philanthropist and fashion entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and board chair of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which she established with her husband, Michael Dell, in 1999. Under her leadership, the foundation has managed billions of dollars in assets—reaching approximately $7.5 billion as of 2025—and committed over $2.9 billion to global initiatives focusing on education, healthcare, and community empowerment. Beyond philanthropy, Susan is a successful entrepreneur who founded three fashion labels, including the luxury brand Phi, and an elite athlete who has competed in the Ironman World Championships. Recently, she and her husband pledged billions in support of the 'Trump Accounts' initiative to support child savings and democratize investment.

Research Data
Extracted Attributes
  • Honors

    Texas Women's Hall of Fame (2018), History-Making Texan Award (2025)

  • Spouse

    Michael Dell

  • Parents

    Zelig Zeck Lieberman and Marilyn Ely Lieberman

  • Education

    Fashion degree from Arizona State University (ASU)

  • Full Name

    Susan Lynn Lieberman Dell

  • Occupation

    Philanthropist, Fashion Entrepreneur, Board Chair

  • Key Organization

    Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Timeline
  • Co-founded the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation with her husband, Michael Dell. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1999-01-01

  • Featured in Texas Monthly for her high-end fashion label and boutique in Austin, Texas. (Source: Web Search)

    2000-08-01

  • Inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame for her philanthropic contributions following Hurricane Harvey. (Source: Web Search)

    2018-01-01

  • Oversee foundation development financing growth of 11% to $35 million according to OECD reports. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2019-01-01

  • Received the History-Making Texan Award alongside Michael Dell and committed multi-billion-dollar funding to the Trump Accounts initiative. (Source: Document 8d983998-4e1f-41ee-bc66-76633a1cf4de / Web Search)

    2025-01-01

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is an American private foundation set up in 1999 by Michael Dell, founder of Dell Inc. and his wife, Susan Dell. The foundation has been supported primarily through investing the proceeds of sales of shares of Dell Inc.. As of 2025, the foundation is estimated to have about US$7.5 billion assets under management, with $2.9 billion given since 1999 to children's issues and community initiatives, with a large focus on education.According to the OECD, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation’s financing for 2019 development increased by 11% to US$35 million.

Web Search Results
  • Susan Dell's age and family: Here's all about her parents and husband Michael Dell | Hindustan Times

    Susan Dell is the co-founder and chairperson of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (established in 1999), which has become one of the most influential philanthropic organisations globally. Under her leadership, the foundation has funded hundreds of initiatives worldwide. Her organisation focuses on education, health, community development and empowering underserved communities. Besides philanthropy, Susan is known for other pursuits. She previously launched a luxury fashion label named Phi, using her fashion degree from ASU. Susan and Michael Dell recently made headlines by pledging $6.25 billion to help children under age 10 in the U.S. by seed-funding investment accounts. [...] Susan Dell, during an announcement about "Trump accounts". (REUTERS)") Here's all we know about her family, the Liebermans and her kids: Read more: Michael Dell vs Susan Dell net worth: Who is richer? ## The Liebermans from Dallas Susan Lynn Lieberman Dell, 60, was born to her father, Zelig Zeck Lieberman, and her mother, Marilyn Ely Lieberman. She grew up in Dallas, attended high school there and was actively involved in sports in her youth. She was a tennis player, competed in triathlons, marathons and other endurance events as reported by BNN Times. According to Biography Kind, she has two brothers, Steve Lieberman and Randy Lieberman, who reportedly pursued real estate and venture-capital/business ventures, respectively. [...] Comscore tracker Comscore tracker LH Hindustan Times News epaper Sign In Subscribe Now! Get features like Ad lite experience Premium articles Quick read E-paper Subscription features crown Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn # Susan Dell's age and family: Here's all about her parents and husband Michael Dell ## Susan Lynn Lieberman Dell’s roots, family ties and values shaped one of the world’s most high-profile philanthropists who pledged 6.25 billion to Trump's cause. Prefer HT Prefer HT Share facebook twitter linkedin whatsapp copy link Michael and Susan Dell, tech billionaire couple, have drawn attention with their astounding $6.25 billion pledge, which will strengthen investment accounts for millions of children nationwide.

  • Susan Dell - TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM FOUNDATION

    Susan Dell is co-founder and chairman of the board of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Susan and her husband Michael established the foundation in 1999 and dedicated it to accelerating opportunity for families and building pathways that change lives across the world. Over the past 25 years, Susan has overseen the strategic priorities and rapid growth of the foundation’s work globally. [...] A Dallas native, Susan is a successful fashion entrepreneur, founding three fashion labels including the highly acclaimed luxury brand, Phi. She is also an accomplished athlete who has successfully competed in elite marathons, triathlons, and cycling races, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Susan and Michael are long-time Austin residents and raised four children here. Susan is a past member of President Bush’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports, a life trustee of the Dell Children’s Foundation board, and a former board member of the Cooper Institute in Dallas. In 2018, Susan was honored by Governor Abbott and inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for her extensive efforts to help Texas families after Hurricane Harvey.

  • Susan Dell, Co-Founder, Board Chair - Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

    The University of Texas at Austin logo A $1 Billion Commitment to Build What’s Next in Health and Life Sciences Back to All Board Members # Susan Dell Founder, Board Chair Susan Dell is the co-founder and chair of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which was established in 1999 to accelerate opportunities for families and build pathways to change lives globally. For over 25 years, Susan has guided the foundation’s strategic priorities and rapid growth. To date, Michael and Susan have committed $10 billion to nonprofits and social enterprises focused on creating positive change in the United States, India, Africa, and Israel. Their family foundation currently manages over 800 active projects worldwide each year. [...] In Texas, Susan and Michael have made significant investments in health care, including Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Dell Children’s Medical Center. They also led efforts to establish the $100 million Rebuild Texas Fund, providing long-term support to communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. Beyond philanthropy, Susan is a successful fashion entrepreneur, founding three fashion labels, including the luxury brand Phi. She is also an accomplished athlete, having competed in elite marathons, triathlons, and the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. [...] Susan has served on President Bush’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports, is a life trustee of the Dell Children’s Foundation board and was a former board member of the Cooper Institute. She was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for her efforts in supporting Texas families after Hurricane Harvey. In 2025, she and Michael received the History-Making Texan Award from the Texas State History Museum Foundation, which honors Texans whose contributions to the state, the nation, and the world are exceptional in scope and impact. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept;)

  • Suddenly Susan

    On a drizzly spring morning in Manhattan, Susan Dell, the wife of billionaire computer mogul Michael Dell, strode through the double doors of the Fashion Tower, an art deco high-rise on Seventh Avenue, and hurried to a meeting at the headquarters of her fledgling couture house, Susan Dell Inc. The 36-year- old blonde, who had arrived in the city after a dizzying evening in Austin hosting a fundraiser for the Austin Museum of Art, went unnoticed amid the dirt and din of the Garment District, though she had the look of a woman whom life is treating well. Luminous, lithe, and perfectly turned-out, she wore a sleeveless black ensemble of her own design and carried a Gucci black alligator purse, having pared down her constellation of jewelry to a simple diamond drop necklace, a platinum Rolex, [...] These days, the Dell name most often in circulation around town is not his but hers; after playing a supporting role for eleven years, Susan is now taking center stage. The Dallas native is routinely described in superlatives: She is the most vibrant, the most stylish, the most gregarious, the most driven, and—as several socialites admiringly noted—the fittest and thinnest of the city’s nouveaux mega-riches. Marriage to Michael Dell has made her one of the most-talked-about women in town, as have the five-figure couture gowns that she has designed for the city’s elite for the past several years. But nothing has gotten more tongues wagging than the recent opening of her exclusive clothing store—called simply Susan Dell—in the well-heeled Westlake area of Austin. Designed by renowned [...] --- ## Quick Links Topics Index The Texanist Music Latest Issue August 2000 magazine cover From the August 2000 Issue Subscribe Society # Suddenly Susan Not so long ago, Austin women in need of couture clothes had to go to Dallas or Houston. Now Susan Dell (the wife of Michael) is selling her own high-dollar designs in a tony boutique. It's your classic riches-to-rags story. Pamela Colloff By Pamela Colloff August 2000 Susan Dell. Photograph by Wyatt McSpadden

  • Susan Dell Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements

    Booking Fee Range : Travels From : Please Contact See Similar Speakers See Similar Speakers More About Susan Dell ## Susan Dell Biography Susan Dell, an accomplished athlete and fashion entrepreneur, co-founded the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a global philanthropic organization committed to creating opportunities for change. With an annual management of over 800 active projects worldwide, the foundation has pledged nearly $3 billion to a myriad of causes. Additionally, Dell has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded three fashion labels, including the luxury brand Phi. Her sporting achievements are equally notable, having competed in elite marathons, triathlons, and the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

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Susan's Petty Trading Table, 00, Unmaintained Track Road, Foya, Kailahun, Kailahun District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone

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Coordinates: 8.2765891, -10.5674422

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