Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

Facilitates grants and impact investments to provide economic stability through education, financial services, jobs and livelihoods with the help of other stakeholders

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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    1999

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) works with the aim of impacting the lives of children from financially weak backgrounds in urban areas throug Read moreh a focus on quality education and economic stability in the family. Works in collaboration with NGOs, social enterprises, governments, implementation experts, and other community organizations for executing and implementing projects for the educational and economic development of individuals living in urban poverty. Committed nearly INR 15 billion towards their cause and claims to have served more than 12 million children and families through 126 active projects and programs funded across India.

Impact

$ 100 M committed since 2006, 36 active portfolio companies, $ 20 M committed to seven seed funds

Programs

  • Education

    The primary objective revolves around enhancing educational outcomes for underserved students and expanding their access to a high-quality education. Recognizing that progress hinges on accurate measurement, it actively contributes to the development and implementation of standardized assessments, providing a roadmap for enhancing both learning and teaching.
    It commits its resources to significant, statewide initiatives aimed at elevating student learning, teacher competencies, school management, and educational leadership. To rectify educational disparities, it emphasizes the enhancement of data management, classroom resources, and teacher training. The Indian partners work closely with educators and school administrators to harness data for a profound understanding of student performance and to enhance the learning experience. Furthermore, it supports service providers in the creation of innovative classroom tools capable of amplifying the learning process.

  • Livelihood

    It endeavours to expand access to essential banking services for families of limited financial means, enabling them to better manage their finances and secure loans to enhance their income prospects. It is dedicated to facilitating opportunities for youth to find meaningful employment, fostering their growth and success.
    India boasts a population exceeding 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 29; however, many lack the requisite skills to fill the high-demand job positions. The mission is to empower youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the vocational skills and employment prospects necessary to elevate their earning potential in today's competitive job market.
    The array of financial services is tailored to meet the needs of low-income households, encompassing micro-savings, micro-mortgages, and loans catering to businesses of varying scales. It champions digital services designed to enhance people's access to financial resources at a more affordable cost

Leadership Team

  • Samar Bajaj

    Director, India

  • Abhinav Bhatia

    Program Manager, India

  • Gaurav Tanwar

    Program Manager, India

  • Abhishek Choudhary

    Program Manager, India

  • Geeta Goel

    Managing Director, India

  • Gaurav Tanwar

    Programme Manager

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Unit 6AD, 6TH Floor, Aria Tower, Hotel JW Marriott ND Aerocity, Asset Area-4, Hospitality District, New Delhi

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust