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Dells Pledge $6.25 Billion to Expand Child ‘Trump Accounts’ to 25 Million

The donation targets lower-income ZIP codes, with regulators still taking comments before 2026 enrollment.

Overview

  • Michael and Susan Dell will add $250 to each of 25 million Invest America accounts for children in ZIP codes with median income at or below $150,000.
  • The pledge extends coverage to older cohorts born up to a decade before the federal baseline, focusing chiefly on children age 10 and under.
  • Treasury will provide a one-time $1,000 seed deposit for eligible births from 2025 through 2028 after accounts begin opening in mid-2026.
  • Parents are slated to start opening accounts on July 4, 2026, with funds confined to low-cost broad U.S. index investments and withdrawals generally restricted until age 18.
  • IRS guidance is preliminary and open for public comment through Feb. 20, 2026, with current caps of $5,000 in annual individual contributions and up to $2,500 from participating employers.